Location: St. Petersburg
Top Things to do in St. Petersburg
The 10 Best Things to do in St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)
The sun almost always shines on St. Petersburg, the "Sunshine City" that enjoys an average of 361 days of clear skies per year. Combine that with 244 miles of glimmering coastline along Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, Boca Ciega Bay and the intra coastal waterways and you have one hot beach destination. Catch the sun, surf and sand at Ft. De Soto Park, or take a hike up the 37-mile Pinellas Trail. Enjoy a Devil Rays game during baseball season or escape to the shady oasis of the Sunken Gardens.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg
1. Duncan McClellan Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 535 reviews
Unique contemporary glass art gallery and working hot-shop (glass blowing facility). Featuring over 100 internationally acclaimed artists, we sponsor monthly rotating exhibits. Come for live glassblowing demonstrations and wonderful art! Facility is also a dramatic events venue and home to educational non-profit 501(c)3 DMG School Project.
Reviewed By stealthyrunner - Fort Myers, United States
Absolutely an excellent private gallery and working glass blowing studio. The are is amazing, and Duncan has done a terrific job of creating a dynamic glass blowing studio with instruction, a superb event venue and a first-class series of different types of art from world-class glass sculpture to modern and traditional art. I have gone back for a second visit and encourage you to visit it and enjoy yourself immersed in incredible art.
2. Imagine Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 235 reviews
Our glass Museum showcases major works of contemporary American and International art by founding and leading artists in the field of studio glass and art expression. #ImagineMuseum
Reviewed By 321alanz - Tampa, United States
My wife and I have been here several times since they opened a few years ago. This time most everything displayed looked different. I asked one of the guides and he stated, "They change out most of the glass work very 3-4 months". It seems always to be fresh with new displays of glass from the artist imaginations. What I like about this museum, it shows the American Glass Movement from it's Infancy to the Present. My wife and I have collected glass art pieces from around the world, have seen numerous glass museums around the world, and this one is in the Top 3 in the world.
3. James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 251 reviews
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will revive interest and passion about the history of the American West. The tenacious spirit of Native American, pioneer and immigrant cultures embodies the history of our country. We will engage the community, through programs and public events, in meaningful ways to connect and make this narrative relevant to civilization today. The museum features over 500 modern and historic works of art that evoke the spirit of a wide-open frontier and the beauty of life in the American West.
Reviewed By SusanaW1979GU - St. Pete Beach, United States
Visitors from DC complimented the newest museum addition to St. Petersburg The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. From the striated limestone and copper panels distinguishing the exterior structure to the ‘arroyo’ entrance to the carved granite waterfall, they were astonished by the architecture evocative of the American West. The collection of sculpture and paintings is a lesson in history as well as art. Highly recommended
4. The Dali Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,233 reviews
An unparalleled collection of Salvador Dali artworks, spanning his life and career, featuring works in many media. #TheDali
Reviewed By AndreaUbok - Florida, United States
Over 2,000 pieces of Dali’s work in a 20,000 square foot new museum from 2011, the largest collection of his work outside of his home in Spain. The Morses were collectors that started with Daddy-longlegs, starting a friendship with artist. Connie, our docent whisked a huge group of us through the magnificent museum giving us a lot of background about the founders, artist, building , Art & it’s symbolism. Steve answered all of our architectural questions about this 36 million dollar bunker that can withstand a cat 5 hurricane. The enigma is 1200 different glass plane structures around the concrete. Twelve builders were brought from Mexico with a chef for 22 months to build. Fascinating that the building represents the body of a man and woman on her back. From different perspectives the building looks different. The center spiral staircase represents a DNA spiral.The architecture & garden tours were wonderful too, too much to see! Fabulous app that gave us a self guided tour & lots of info about the art. The gift shop was exceptional, so many beautiful Daliesque jewelry, clothing, books, art ... Cafe was lovely as well, a lot to choose from since we didn’t want to leave. We enjoyed our salad and sandwich outside in the garden.
5. Florida Holocaust Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 584 reviews
Reviewed By OritC - Bayside, United States
We visited on the International Holocaust Day . The museum is well put together for its size and the people working there are so helpful and kind. America should take its school kids for a history lesson to all the Holocaust Museums throughout the country. No better lesson than reading and seeing the cruel realities of the Holocaust.
6. Sunken Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By Brend482 - Arlington, United States
Sunken Gardens is a man-made roadside attraction that dates back almost a century. It consists of paved walkways through gardens and past waterfalls and animal exhibits including tropical birds, koi fish and a huge snapping turtle. It's shaded and mostly quiet even though it's just off a large highway.
7. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By williammQ454DE
Great park, very natural, cool zoo and superior support staff. A GREAT day trip for kids! The walk around the lake is an education withing itself.
8. Sawgrass Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By JoanneA498 - St. Petersburg, United States
We walked along the raised wooden boardwalk through marshy wooded area with many interesting varieties of plants, including cypress trees, ferns and wildflowers. At the first observation deck, there was a huge alligator partly submerged close by. We asked farther along to the 2 story observation deck and saw several small ones among the reeds, and a humongous one swimming across Sawgrass Lake. We also saw and heard a large hawk in a tree above us. Great place to take the family for a pleasant and peaceful nature walk. I have brought my kids and visiting relatives here for many years. There are restrooms and educational displays in a building by the parking lot (free), and picnic table areas.
9. Chihuly Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,312 reviews
The Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square foot gallery.
Reviewed By serausch2016 - Arlington Heights, United States
I loved watching Anali Singh at the Morean Arts Center (across the street from Chihuly building and part of the entrance fee) She demonstrated some amazing talent in producing works of glass. The timing and precision as well as the creative use of the raw materials produced a remarkable piece of class art! The building/museum houses some very beautiful Chihuly pieces showcased perfectly! The short video of the artist and his evolution in the art form was very informative!
10. Downtown St Petersburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By 490irinag - Illinois, United States
Despite a heavy construction going on on Central Ave, where they are building multiple medium-high condos and some serious high-rises, plus a long-term project of 'doing something' instead of the old, demolished pier, the city still lives high life and seems to enjoy it. I always love to visit the downtown area of St. Pete - Sundial, Beach Drive , Arts Museums, restaurants, art galleries, shops and much more - all this is there, and it looks beautiful! ... And I always look forward to coming back to the streets and parks, boutiques and AMC Sundial 20, and to take photos of this bustling city.
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