EXPLORE ST. PETE J
ust a few decades ago, St. Petersburg was known as a quiet retirement haven whose claim to fame was sandy beaches, warm weather and the signature green benches that lined its sleepy downtown sidewalks. Today, the Sunshine City—360 days each year, on average—boasts a bustling downtown waterfront that is pedestrian-friendly, crisscrossed by well-tended parks, and enlivened by world class museums, galleries, theaters, restaurants, shops and boutiques. Striking new architecture rubs neighborly shoulders with historic structures, and St. Petersburg is the first city in the state to earn the designation of Green City from the Florida Green Building Coalition.
A CITY OF THE ARTS The 2020 SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Arts Festival added a dozen more expres- sions of art on buildings and traffic signal boxes created by international and local art- ists. Discover the murals via walking tours hosted by The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, trolley tours, or on bicycle. Art enthusiasts can also partake in a self-guided tour via the app PixelStix at
https://pixelstix.com/pixelstix-app/. Based on a shared desire among city and community leaders in 2012, The Arts Alliance made a serious investment in St. Pete’s local arts organizations, artists and creative businesses with the introduction of ArtWalk. Held the second Saturday of every month, ArtWalk is a free and fun way to collect art, meet the creative minds in this vibrant city, and explore the following art-centric neighborhoods: • Waterfront Arts District • Central Arts District • The EDGE District • Grand Central District • Warehouse Arts District
St. Petersburg is home to no less than six performing arts companies, a dozen museums, theatrical and concert venues, studios and galleries. Be sure to add some time into your visit to experience the fabulous arts community here.
A SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATION St. Petersburg’s lively downtown waterfront attracts high-profile sporting and
special events as well. April 23-25, 2021, the city’s bayside streets will buzz with race cars during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the first North American race of the Verizon IndyCar Series. In April, its sunshine-filled avenues welcome athletes from around the nation to compete in the St. Anthony’s Sports & Fitness Expo and Triathlon. The Tampa Bay Rays, a World Series Major League Baseball team, swings for the fences at domed Tropicana Field during home games from April to September. More sedate pleasures can be enjoyed every Saturday at the year-round,
downtown farmers’ market that features fresh produce, flowers and handmade crafts and gifts.
ENDLESS OPTIONS, JUST STEPS AWAY Any time of year, blue skies and golden warmth invite you outdoors to stroll
through gardens and waterfront parks, swim and shell along pristine beaches, sail away for an afternoon’s fishing or sightseeing adventure, or hike or pedal along the scenic Pinellas Trail, a 53-mile dedicated recreation trail. Evenings along St. Petersburg’s shoreline are magical, as well: Nightspots and
restaurants come alive, gallery walks welcome evening strollers, and the city hosts a big block party on the first Friday of every month along Central Avenue with live jazz, food, drinks and dancing in the street. Please check for updates here https://www.
VisitStPeteClearwater.com/event/first-friday-st-pete/7567. Best of all, everything is close to your home base at The Vinoy. Follow your feet,
get behind the wheel, or hop aboard one of the open-air trolleys that stop at the re- sort and shuttle between downtown points of interest. Need directions? Just ask The Vinoy Navigator.
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