Fun Things to Do in St. Pete Florida, Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Fun Things to Do in St. Pete Florida

Fun Things to Do in St. Pete Florida, Saint Petersburg, Florida

Gulf beaches, thriving local art scene, waterfront walks, botanic garden and the historic Kenwood neighborhood head my list of 10 things to do in St. Pete Florida. If you are expecting a retiring kind of place, think again. You’ll be running around crazy whether you visit for a day or spend a long weekend in St. Petersburg. Plus it is a short drive from Clearwater or Tampa.

I love street art . . . anywhere. If you want to discover a city, head for the neighborhood where artists lug their paint brushes and spray cans. In St. Petersburg, this art haven is found in the Warehouse Arts District.

Therefore, the district is my first stop during my whirlwind tour of St. Petersburg. Pulling my car over, I get out to wander through the deserted parking lot. Large paintings cover the side of buildings. Brightly painted birds flock on a cement wall. Like Florida’s wide open blue sky and towering palm trees, the street art opens up the mind.

“Where art is made” is the slogan for the Warehouse Arts District. Once again, art can remake a deteriorating neighborhood through community revitalization. The association’s mission is to support the success of all artists and the community at large. Programs range from educational events to arts advocacy. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Fun Things to Do in St. Pete Florida
Guide Location: USA » Saint Petersburg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Teresa Markle
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • The Studios at The ArtsXChange
  • Warehouse Art District
  • Seminole Park
  • Sunken Gardens
  • Demens Landing Park
  • Vinroy Park
  • Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
  • Tropicana Field
  • Dali Museum
  • Truth
  • Albert Whitted Park
  • Florida Holocaust Museum