Experience St. Petersburg in 60 Seconds
If you're in or planning to come to St. Petersburg, here are some attractions not to miss, and some places to dine.
Events
FIRST FRIDAY - Celebrate every First Friday of the month in St. Pete with a free block party complete with live music and dancing. The action goes down between 2nd and 3rd streets on Central Ave. from 6-10 p.m.
When: First Friday of each month.
Where: 2nd St S and Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL
Web: https://firstfridaystpete.org/
Attractions
THE DALI MUSEUM - Visit The Dalí Museum, the most comprehensive collection of Dalí's paintings outside of Europe. The museum's collection includes 96 oil paintings, more than 100 watercolors and drawings, 1,300 graphics, photographs, sculptures and objets d'art, and an extensive archival library.
Where: 1000 3rd Street South St. Petersburg, FL
Web: thedali.org
CHIHULY COLLECTION - The Chihuly Collection in 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 setting designed by award-winning architect Albert Alfonso.
Where: 400 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Web: moreanartscenter.org/chihuly/
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM - Explore and learn about marine life at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, perfect for all ages.
Where: 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL
Web: flaquarium.org/
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM - The aquarium's mission is to inspire others through the rescue and rehabilitation of marine animals -- a cause that exploded in popularity with Winter, the movie star dolphin with the prosthetic tail. Winter died in November 2021, but the aquarium's mission remains the same.
Where: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL
Web: cmaquarium.org
Dining
FERG’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL - Encompassing nearly two city blocks, Ferg's has 90+ TVs, craft beers, signature burgers and famous wings.
Where: 1320 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Web: fergssportsbar.com/
MARCHAND’S - Marchand’s, in the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersbrug Resort and Golf Club, redefines fine American cuisine with a winning combination of classic and comfort food in a distinctive classical atmosphere.
Where: 501 5th Avenue NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Web: marriott.com/marchand's-bar-and-grill
TANGERINE - The new and updated Tangerine, inside the Hilton Bayfront, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Where: 333 1st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Web: hilton-st-petersburg-bayfront