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St. Petersburg And Clearwater, Florida Attractions
Florida's Beach, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area of Florida, is a super place for a family vacation. This sunny destination provides so much of what a vacation in Florida should have with some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow Gulf of Mexico and many family-friendly resorts.
Located in a great spot, the area is a 90-minute drive from Orlando's Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, and just 30 minutes from Tampa's Busch Gardens. For general information, contact the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 877/352-3224 or visit online at www.floridasbeach.com.
Fun For the Kids
(Toddler to Age 8)
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727/441-1790
This small aquarium is dedicated to public education, marine research and the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and sick sea creatures. Kids will love the live displays of local Gulf marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles and much more. Now you can even see Winter, the dolphin who had her tail amputated and is now adapting to a new way of life. Ask about their programs designed for young visitors.
Great Explorations- The Children's Museum
1925 Fourth St. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727/821-8992
This museum does not support the "hands off" policy. Children are encouraged to touch exhibitions and partake in programs that provide opportunities to arouse their curiosity.
Science Center of Pinellas County
7701 22nd Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727/384-0027
This center motivates students of all ages by offering a "hands on" approach to learning about science. Included are science laboratories, workshops, field studies, and exhibits. Kids might enjoy the planetarium or observatory, or maybe they'd be more into the marine touch tank or the animal room. Either way, this attraction has a lot to offer.
L. Mason Children's Museum
1143 Michigan Blvd
Dunedin, FL 34698
727/298-3322
Located in the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, this museum presents interactive exhibits that help children, in partnership with adults, to be creative and develop a new understanding of the arts.
Captain Memos Pirate Cruise
Clearwater Marina
Clearwater, FL 33767
727/446-2587
This features sightseeing and sunset cruises along the Gulf's white sand coastline, with a pirate theme. Soft drinks, beer, wine and champagne are also provided while you search the seas for dolphins.
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