Fun Activities and Historic Landmarks of St. Pete, Florida

Of course, there are many outdoor and water activities that appeal to adults and children of all ages in St. Pete, Florida.  However, there are some cultural and historical attractions that are worth visiting as well.  The Florida Craftsmen Gallery, located at 501 Central Avenue in St. Pete, is Florida's largest and most important destination for the state’s fine arts and crafts.  The gallery is open to the public and features unique works of art by more than 200 of Florida's finest artists.   This is a brilliant showcase of the area’s art and the only gallery to experience and collect the region’s most authentic expressions.

Another hot spot to visit in the St. Pete area is The Pier, at 800 2nd Avenue N.E. in St. Pete.  The Pier is the city’s most famous waterfront landmark, featuring 16 specialty shops, boutiques and art galleries.  There are also four sit-down waterfront restaurants.  The Pier Aquarium hosts dolphin sightseeing tours, fishing expeditions, electric boat excursions and surrey bike rentals.  Due to the beautiful St. Pete weater, The Pier is open year round and is home to over 300 special events and activities each year.

The Studio @ 620, located at 620 First Avenue S. in St. Pete, is a unique arts venue.  The spot actually alternates among several different uses, including a concert hall, art gallery, movie theater, dance studio, live concert and performing arts stage, dialogue and dinner club.  At times, all these venues share the space for a multicultural experience.  The Studio welcomes all artists, art enthusiasts and other member of the public with an interest in the local art and entertainment scene.  The space draws in uniquely diverse audiences with a focus on providing programming that blends various artists and art forms from around the world.  The Studio’s goal is designed to appeal to people from all walks of life, and it was voted Best Arts Venue in Tampa Bay 2007 by the Creative Loafing Readers Poll.