Saint Petersburg (Florida) activities: What to do in Saint Petersburg (Florida)
Saint Petersburg (Florida) activities: What to do in Saint Petersburg (Florida)
The "Snell Arcade" building houses some of the shops and restaurants that line Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg.
Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field. This baseball team plays home games in Saint Petersburg. Tickets are between $5-$175. Tickets are widely available for all games.
Circus McGurkis. "A celebration of love, community and the power of nonviolence to change the world." Sponsored by the Quakers, this distinctly local event has been celebrated for over 30 years. Circus McGurkis is held the last Saturday of October, bringing together social and political activists, local businesses, and members of the community in a bazaar-like atmosphere of peace and friendship.
Art Walk in Gulfport. Held 6-9pm on the first Friday of each month in Gulfport along Beach Blvd. Local artists show and sell their wares, with refreshments and dining for the community.
Saint Petersburg Times Festival of Reading. A celebration of reading hosted at Eckerd College annually in November. Acclaimed authors, journalists, and critics join in panels and give talks while children enjoy theater, storytelling, and games.
First Friday. On the first Friday of every month there is a Street party on Central Ave. from 2nd to 3rd St. 5:30PM to 10PM. It is free and usually has live music.
Central Avenue's Monthly Gallery Walk – Second Saturday of every month. Extended evening hours at participating galleries throughout downtown, 5:30PM to 9PM. See and acquire some of the area's finest art; meet gallery owners and artists.
Jannus Landing. Built in 1888 Jannus Landing is the oldest outdoor concert venue in Florida. Some of the largest bands come to play the small venue because of its unique look and feel.
Tampa Bay Segs - Offers the opportunity to see Saint Petersburg on a Segway® Human Transporter. Tour covers at all of the highlights in St. Pete. Tour begins in Baywalk.
Baywalk - Located in the heart of downtown St. Pete includes places to enjoy the areas fine dining, shopping and entertainment
The Pier - Located in downtown St. Pete on Tampa Bay at the end of Second Ave N.E. Built in 1973, the upside-down pyramid main building is home to shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars, a large food court, an aquarium, a large bayside observation deck and other activities. The Pier also hosts concerts and cultural/leisure activities. Visitors can feed the pelicans, catch a free trolley from the Pier to go downtown into St. Pete or catch a sightseeing cruise. Parking is $3 except for special events and a shuttle is available to take you to the main building. Street-side parking is available for $0.75/hr. The building is open 365 days/year. Hours are Mo-Th 10AM-9PM; Sa 10AM-10PM; Su 11AM-7PM although restaurant and attraction hours vary.
Gulf Beaches - Beautiful sandy beaches from Fort DeSoto Beach to St. Pete Beach to Clearwater. All beaches are a short 10-15 minutes west of the city of St. Pete.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals (RENT-A-HARLEY), Toll free: 888-660-5511. This is a great way to spend the day enjoying all that is offered in the beach communities.
Jet Fighter flight, ☎ +41 44 500 50 10, . The customer can fly the Aero L-39 Albatros Jet fighter itself under close watch of the pilot. �
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