The St. Pete Pier District is a newly-redesigned (in 2020) waterfront area with tons of things to see and do. There are stunning views of Tampa Bay plus dining options, a beach, fishing, biking, and more. The St. Pete Pier is a great place to hang out and enjoy the Sunshine City. History of St. […]
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North Florida is home to a ton of diverse activities to do this summer! From springs and rivers to historic sites and hiking trails, North Florida has a little something for everyone. If you’re ready to create your summer bucket list, check out these 12 places to visit! 1. Spring Hop in High Springs High
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Dry Tortugas is one of Florida’s three national parks. The park encompasses seven islands within the Gulf of Mexico, but over 99% of the park is water. Located about 70 miles west of Key West, you can only access this remote park by boat or by seaplane. One of the most notable features of Dry
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Amelia Island is a barrier island on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The historic island is situated northeast of Jacksonville, on the edge of the Florida-Georgia border. You might hear Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach used interchangeably – Amelia Island is not a city, it’s just the name of the island. Fernandina Beach is the main city
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If you’re making summer plans, here are some exciting places to visit this summer near Tampa, Florida. All of these activities are great for kids and most are budget friendly! Whether you’re a Tampa Bay local or just visiting, there’s something for everyone on this list! 1. Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island is one
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Tarpon Springs is a city in north Pinellas County known for its sponge diving industry and Greek population. The city started to boom in the 1890’s when divers from Greece came to harvest the plentiful sponges. To this day, Tarpon Springs still remains one of the most prosperous natural sponge markets in the world and
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Anna Maria Island is a quaint beach town on Florida’s west coast. This hidden gem is reminiscent of coastal old Florida. The pace is a little slower on Anna Maria Island – you will truly feel like you’re on Island Time. You’ll get to experience a relaxing Florida beach vacation without all the hustle and
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Sarasota is a sprawling area that makes a great vacation destination or day trip. There is a huge variety of things to do for the whole family around Sarasota. You can drive between one of Florida’s largest state parks, a Venetian Gothic style mansion, and one of the country’s best beaches in under an hour.
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The Tampa Bay Area has plenty of fun things to do, but it also has a ton of free and cheap options. There’s something on this list for everyone whether you’re a local looking to do something new, or vacationing in the Tampa Bay area. Here are 45 cheap and free Tampa Bay Area activities to try. Click any of the numbered titles for a link to that activity.
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Typically state parks get all the love, but there are a bunch of other parks around the Tampa Bay area that are just as fun. From boardwalks and observation towers to mangrove coastlines and even a birds of prey sanctuary — these lesser known Tampa Bay parks are worth a visit! Lettuce Lake Conservation Park
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