EXPLORE OUR WEALTH OF ATTRACTIONS
BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY 10165 N. McKinley Dr. Tampa 813-884-4386;
BuschGardens.com A world-class zoo with record-break-
ing roller coasters, entertainment, animal attractions, shops and restaurants. Call park for showtimes and park hours.
THE COLISEUM 535 4th Avenue North; 727-892-5202;
StPete.org/coliseum This historic 1924 ballroom, one of
America’s largest, was featured in the motion picture Cocoon. It hosts concerts, ballroom dancing and Big Band swing, sock hops, dance lessons and special events.
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa 813-273-4000;
FLAquarium.org Housed within an 83-foot-high mul- titier glass dome are more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals. The Aquarium offers Swim with the Fishes and scuba shark encounters in the its largest exhibit and also hosts Wild Dolphin Adventure
Cruises. The Splash Pad, a two-acre water adventure zone, lets kids cool off while parents relax at the Cantina bar and grill. The Penguins Backstage Pass is a behind- the-scenes opportunity to interact with these delightful creatures. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
ZOOTAMPA AT LOWRY PARK 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa 813-935-8552;
ZooTampa.org A 63-acre non-profit zoo, Zoo Tampa
at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the Southeastern U.S. with over 1 million visitors annually. Open 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily.
SUNKEN GARDENS 1825 4th Street N.; 727-551-3102
StPete.org/sunken A tranquil oasis in the heart of
bustling St. Petersburg, this 100-year-old botanical paradise is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Stroll through meandering paths lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls and beauti- ful demonstration gardens blooming with more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday- Saturday; noon-4:30 p.m., Sundays.
BEACH-BOUND The St. Petersburg/Clearwater shore-
line is known as “Florida’s Beach,” famous for its 35 miles of clean, safe, powder white sand. Fort De Soto Park has been named America’s top beach by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community. Both Fort De Soto and nearby Caladesi Island State Park also have re- ceived top marks from Dr. Steve Leather- man (“Dr. Beach”). More than 20 barrier islands, also
known as keys, buffer the Pinellas Penin- sula from the Gulf of Mexico. The gentle slope and calm surf of area beaches make them perfect for family water activities and ideal for sunning, shelling, swim- ming and surf fishing. Quaint shops, chic boutiques and a variety of waterfront restaurants can be found along the way. Our beaches are a short drive from
the resort; just ask The Vinoy Navigator for directions, or take the air-conditioned Suncoast Beach Trolley, which offers quick rides along the St. Petersburg/Clearwater beaches and to downtown
St.Petersburg. Trolleys operate every 20 to 30 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $2.25 per ride (exact change required) or $5.00 for a one-day GO Card with unlimited rides. See page 37 for beach locations.
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