By redeveloping the waterfront, arguably the city’s best feature, and renewing interest in the historic district, the city is transforming itself into a bonafide southern holiday destination.
Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:
- The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 20.5°C and an average low of 13.3°C.
- An Average meal for one person costs about 20.11$ in a non-expensive restaurant.
- A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about 5.24$ on an average.
- A Litre of gas Costs 0.92$.
- A monthly Travel pass on regular rates would cost around 93.82$.
- The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about 1225.00$.
Main Attractions:
- The Dali Museum=Celebrating the life and work of Salvador Dali, The Dali Museum features pieces that span these fascinating artists entire career. You’ll see 96 oil paintings, book works, original drawings, sculpture, prints, manuscripts, photos, and a large collection of documents
- Chihuly Collection=Located on the waterfront, the permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is displayed in a 10,000-square-foot building on Beach Drive. Recent visitors found the small museum stunning and highly recommend the glass-blowing demonstration. The demonstration is held at the Glass Studio & Hot Shop, located in the nearby Morean Arts Center.
- Museum of Fine Arts= Highlights include masterpieces from Monet and Renoir, a sculpture garden and a Steuben glass gallery. The traveling exhibits and events, such as the Smartly Dressed Fashion Show and Stuffed Animal Night, make multiple visits to the museum worthwhile.
- the Pinellas Trail= The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, created along an abandoned railroad corridor, is a 37-mile-long park and recreation trail, running from the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. This multi-use trail is enjoyed by walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters, and features a number of shops, restaurants, and cafes along the route. To help visitors navigate, nine sculptures mark the various communities through which the trail passes.
- Sunken Gardens= The Sunken Gardens began as the hobby of a plumber named George Turner and have evolved into a St. Petersburg institution.tourists can walk the paths and enjoy the rare plants, some of which are as old as the garden itself. Visitors will see tropical flora from all over the world, and enjoy the ambiance of waterfalls, footbridges, and even resident flamingos. The gardens also conduct horticultural programs and garden tours, as well as host special events, including weddings.
- Weedon Island Preserve= The Weedon Island Preserve covers over 3,000 acres in north St. Petersburg on the shores of Tampa Bay. A great place to start is the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, which houses a variety of exhibits and resources. This is a free attraction, and visitors will learn about the area’s ecosystems, habitats, plants, and animals, and how humans have interacted with nature here over thousands of years.
- Great Explorations Children’s Museum= The Great Explorations Children’s Museum is an excellent place to go on a rainy day, providing a variety of educational activities and fun things to do for younger kids. Children can explore and climb on an ocean-themed play structure, Longo’s Cove, or dig in the sand in a beach-themed play area. Young engineers can build using an assortment of materials provided at the “Build It” tables or stack giant soft blocks to create kid-size structures. Kids can try being a grown-up in the kid-size supermarket, help a sick puppy get better at the veterinarian’s office, make “pizza” at the local shop, and learn about safety while exploring the firehouse.