St. Petersburg, the home to an appealing variety of historic buildings and museums is known as a popular vacation destination for vacationers across the globe. It may be the attraction of the world-famous shores that beckon the travelers to the St. Petersburg, but the city has a lot more to offer. They can take a trip to the museums and discover the rich history and culture of the place or feel the adrenaline rush in theme parks and natural adventure within the pristine park system. They can eat out, shop or simply relax on the lush green or on the water.
Boyd Hill Nature Park is located in the middle of St. Petersburg. This 245 acre park is furnished with a variety of wild habitats including a butterfly garden, a marsh, pine woods and swamp woodlands. There is also a 5 km of trails and boardwalks, campground, a picnic area, small educational center on nature and playground.
The Salvador Dali Museum is a must visit spot in St. Petersburg. The museum has the largest collection of Dali’s work outside Spain, his native land. You can see some of Dali’s sculptures and famous double-image paintings. In all, there are 95 oil paintings and more than 1,000 other artworks and photographs in the museum.
Fort De Soto Park provides a perfect day out with family. There is a fort from the days of the Spanish-American War here. Travelers will also enjoy the campsites, playgrounds, picnic facilities, two fishing piers, boat launches and miles of recreational trails.
Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in St. Petersburg city. It is the oldest living museum in St. Petersburg. This 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Sunken Gardens provides horticultural programs, garden tours, field trips, weddings, private and corporate rentals.
The Pier Aquarium is housed on the 2,000 sq. ft. second floor in The Pier, a five-story pyramid shaped biuilding that houses restaurants and a small aquarium. The place aims to educate and mesmerize the about ocean creatures. Different marine environments are displayed here and the interactive events ensure that information connects to delight and entertainment. (The Pier’s Web site is www.stpetepier.com)
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Emily Stehle, 2 years ago
Correction, please: The Pier is a five-storied pyramid shaped building that houses…. The Pier Aquarium is housed on the 2,000 sq. ft. second floor.
The Pier’s Web site ishttp://www.stpetepier.com” rel=”nofollow”> http://www.stpetepier.com. We are not owned or affiliated with The Pier.
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