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St. Petersburg by KBTV's Kate Bohner:
Florida in Focus
St. Petersburg - Part I
See KBTV Online's Kate Bohner explore St. Petersburg
for all the fab things to do in our home town.
Florida in Focus
St. Petersburg - Part IIOn Kate's 2nd day in St. Petersburg she discovers
more sights and great food...
Museums and Art Galleries
Museum of Fine Arts
Salvador Dali Museum
Florida International Museum
Florida Holocaust Museum
Museum of History
Croatian Naive Art at Glass Canvas
Shapiro's Gallery
Florida Craftsmen Gallery
Artist's Gallery Royale
and many more...
Nightlife and Entertainment
Enjoy a play or concert at the following venues
American Stage Theater
Mahaffey Theater feat. The Florida Orchestra
Palladium Theater
Rock out at Jannus Landing and State Theater and enjoy a drink and live music at one of Downtowns many bars such as PUSH Ultra Lounge.
Watch the newest blockbuster at BayWalk's 20 screen Muvico Theater.
Other fun things to do while in the Tampa Bay area...
Bush Gardens and Adventure Island Water Park (40 minute drive)
Disney World and Universal Orlando (1 1/2 to 2 hour drive)
Sunken Gardens (5 minute drive)
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo (35 minute drive)
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa (35 minute drive)
Suncoast Seabirds - bird sanctuary on the beach (25 minute drive)
Downtown Looper Trolley
There is no easier and fun way to discover Downtown and all it has to offer.
For just $0.25 per person/per trip you can enjoy a 30 minute narrated tour of our beautiful city with the opportunity to hop off at multiple stops throughout town (Dali Museum, Pier, etc.). This is definetly the best deal in town!
Bicycle and boat rentals (at the Pier)
Sunset and dolphin sightseeing cruises (at the Pier and St. Pete Beach)
Guided Segway tours of Downtown (at BayWalk and Museum of History)
North Shore olympic size pool (20 minute walk)
North Shore Beach (Bay side - 20 minute walk)
Spa Beach (Bay side - at the Pier)
Fort Desoto Park and Beaches (30 minute drive)
Beaches at Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach (20 to 25 minute drive)
Dining
We recommend the following downtown restaurants
Gratzzi - Italian
Grille 121 - American (formerly Dan Marino's)
Toojay's - American
Ceviche - Spanish
Columbia - Spanish
The Moon under Water - British Colonial
Central Avenue Oyster Bar - Seafood
Parkshore Grill - American
Special Events in Downtown St. Petersburg
March
Crawfish Festival
Festival with live Cajun and Zydecko music and great food at Vinoy Park
Antiquarian Bookfair at the Coliseum
April
Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Book now for 2009!!!
Grand Prix racing through the streets of Downtown St. Pete
Blues Fest - Book your room now for 2009!!!
Festival with great blues performers and lots of good food at Vinoy Park
Main Sail Art Show - Book your room now for 2009!!!
Esquisite Art Festival at Vinoy Park
St. Anthony's Triathlon - 1 room left for 2009 Triathlon!!!
July
4th of July Celebration
Family friendly celebration and fire works at Straub and Vinoy Parks
October
Swing Dance USA
Swing Dance competition and convention at the Coliseum
November
Ribfest 2008 - Book your room now for 2008!!!
Rib cook-off and live music at Vinoy Park
December
Strictly Sail St. Petersburg - Book your room now for 2008!!!
Sailing Expo at Vinoy Park and Marina
First Night St. Pete
Family friendly New Years Eve celebration
Ongoing Events Year Round
Tampa Bay Rays - GO RAYS!!!
Major League Baseball at Tropicana Field, Spring Training at Progress Energy Park
Saturday Morning Market
European Style open-air market featuring live music, fresh produce, arts and crafts and food, food, food! During the winter months (Oct. - May) every Saturday from 9am to 1pm on Central Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Street
Wednesday Mid-Day Market - currently not open
Just like the Saturday Market only during the winter months every Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm at Williams Park
1st Friday Get Downtown Street Party
Street party with live music and specials offered by downtown bars and restaurants. Every 1st Friday of the month on Central Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street
Salsa Saturdays
Salsa music and dancing with free dance lessons (7 pm - 8 pm)
Every Saturday at BayWalk from 6 pm - 10 pm
Latin Night at the Pier
Live Latin music for dancing or pure enjoyment
Every Thursday at the Pier from 7 pm - 10 pm
Music Fest on the Water
Live Music at the Pier
Every Sunday at the Pier from 1 pm - 4 pm
St. Pete Shuffle
Shuffle board, music and arts
Every Friday at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Courts from 7 pm - 11 pm
Jazz Lunch
Tampa Bay Jazz Association presents jazz performers
Every last Friday of the month at Williams Park from 11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Concerts in the Courtyard
Live Music or DJ's at St. Petersburg Times Mainstage
Every Friday at BayWalk from 7 pm - 10 pm
Jazz Series
Jazz performers at BayWalk
Every last Friday of the month at BayWalk from 6 pm - 9 pm
Tea Dance Series
Live music - singles welcome
Every other Wednesday at the Coliseum from 1 pm - 3.30 pm
Gallery Walk
See what's new at Downtown Galleries - meet the artists
Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 5.30 pm - 9 pm
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