St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2008 - (Page 62) :Attractions & Activities and more relaxed visitor to Petersburg/ » There’s a wide range of activities for both the activeretro-cool to state-of-the-artexplore in the St. and Clearwater area. Attractions range from Old Florida museums. Parks preserves serve up nature in all its glory, and it’s a real treat to get out on the water for fishing, boating and kayaking. Editor’s Note: Locate the businesses in Pinellas County by using the map grid locator (e.g. K25) and the map bound in to the back of this guide. Find more information in this guide by using the references at the end of listings, e.g. PP 37, 49 »ARTS & CULTURE American Stage www.americanstage.org 727-823-1600, 211 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg A not-for-profit professional theater. Its mission is to entertain, educate and enlighten the community. It presents seven plays this season. Map Grid W33 PP 46, 49 Florida Orchestra www.floridaorchestra.org 813-286-1170, 800-662-7286, 101 S. Hoover Blvd., Ste. 100, Tampa The orchestra performs more than 150 concerts annually. Concert series include Masterworks, pops and free Pops in the Park. P 48 The Museum of Fine Arts www.fine-arts.org 727-896-2667, 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg Works by Monet, Gauguin, Renoir, Cézanne, Hassam, O’Keeffe and Andrew Wyeth. Major special exhibitions. Map Grid W33 t AD PAGE 71 PP 6, 8 , 14, 18, 45, 49 »ATTRACTIONS Adventure Island Water Park www.adventureisland.com 813-987-5660, 10001 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa Escape to the soothing Key West atmosphere where slides, waterfalls and waves create tranquility and hours of sun-drenched fun. P 10 m 2m Gulf Coast Museum of Art www.gulfcoastmuseum.org 727-518-1852 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo The Museum features permanent and changing exhibitions of contemporary art created by Florida artists from 1960 forward. Map Grid K25 PP 9, 46 Palladium Theater www.mypalladium.org 727-822-3590, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg The Palladium has a tradition of welcoming everyone through its doors. Part of that tradition means keeping ticket prices affordable. Map Grid W32 PP 28, 48 The Arts Center www.theartscenter.org 727-822-7872, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg The Arts Center offers people of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds the opportunity to experience and participate in the arts. Map Grid V33 PP 46, 49 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay www.buschgardens.com 813-987-5000, 888-800-5447, 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa A family adventure park, featuring unparalleled up-close animal encounters, live entertainment and thrill rides. Gulfport Casino 727-893-1070, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport This casino offers a variety of dancing, not gambling. It is also available to rent for private parties. Map Grid Q35 P 49 Ruth Eckerd Hall www.rutheckerdhall.com 727-791-7400, 800-875-8682, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater Ruth Eckerd Hall presents quality programming in a beautiful 2,200-seat space designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Map Grid R17 7 AD PAGE 66 P 46 The Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum.htm 727-892-5708, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg The South’s finest ballroom opens its oak dance floor for everything from ballroom dancing to corporate functions. Map Grid W33 P 48 m101 AD PAGE 11 P Clearwater Marine Aquarium www.cmaquarium.org 727-441-1790, 249 Windward Psge., Clearwater Beach A marine life rescue center. Host to marine life such as dolphins, sea turtles and more, the Aquarium is a window to the sea. Map Grid J16 PP 10, 18, 37, 40, 41 m Heritage Village www.pinellascounty.org/heritage 727-582-2123, 11909 125th St. N., Largo Old Florida history comes to life in 28 historic structures and two galleries located on 21 acres. Map Grid K25 P9 Salvador Dalí Museum www.salvadordalimuseum.org 727-823-3767, 800-442-3254, 1000 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg The world’s most comprehensive collection of permanent works devoted to the famous Spanish master, plus other exhibits relating to Dalí. Map Grid W34 y AD PAGE 71 PP 20, 21, 42, 45, 49 Dunedin Fine Arts Center & Children's Art Museum www.dfac.org 727-298-3322, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin Four galleries, studio classrooms, Children’s Art Museum, Palm Café and gallery gift shop. Map Grid N11 2m 12m Leepa-Rattner Museum www.spcollege.edu/museum 727-712-5762, 600 Klosterman Rd. W., Tarpon Springs Features the work of abstract expressionist Abraham Rattner and his 20th century contemporaries. Map Grid N4 P 46 248m The Florida Aquarium www.flaquarium.org 813-268-0838 , 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa With more than 30,000 aquatic plants and animals, see why they’re among the top aquariums in the world. Ed Fletcher’s Early Bird Dinner Theatre www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com 727-446-5898, 200 S. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater The only dinner theater available in the Clearwater area. Visit the website for more information. Map Grid Q17 Tarpon Springs Cultural Center www.tarponarts.org 727-942-5605, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs Offering cultural activities, including art and sculpture exhibits, live performances and films. The gift shop has local arts and crafts. Map Grid N3 2m r AD PAGE 70 PP 10, 39 Florida Botanical Gardens www.flbg.org 727-582-2200, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo A 150-acre botanical garden. Welcome center and gift shop open on weekdays. A great place to walk, relax and enjoy nature. Map Grid K25 PP 9, 14 m Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center www.ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us/ cultural_center.htm 727-938-1915, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs The Mahaffey Theater, St. Pete. Regularly scheduled music, arts, theater and dance performances. Map Grid N2 :LISTINGS KEY m Group Facilities 5 Use the card between pages 72 & 73 to get information from advertisers in this guide. 2 Mahaffey Theater At The Progress Energy Center www.mahaffeytheater.com 727-892-5798, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg St. Petersburg’s 2,030-seat cultural jewel, featuring flexible ballroom spaces. Call the Box Office at 727.892.5767 for tickets. Map Grid W34 PP 14, 46, 48 Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center www.pinellascounty.org 727-453-6500, 1800 Weedon Island Dr., St. Petersburg This 1,500-acre preserve features a canoe and kayak trail, a 1.27-mile boardwalk and a 50-foot high observation tower. Map Grid Z27 PP 53, 55 Lowry Park Zoo www.lowryparkzoo.com 813-935-8552, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa Features 2,000 animals on 56 acres of natural habitats in seven exhibit areas. Enjoy rides, water play areas and educational shows. Time to view/experience attraction or activity 1 up to 1 hour 2 1 - 2 hours 4 half day 8 full day m m m10r AD PAGE 70 P 62 : S t. Pe t e r s b u r g / Cle a rwa te r Visito rs G u id e http://www.floridaorchestra.org http://www.fine-arts.org http://www.americanstage.org http://www.4adventure.com/ai/default.aspx http://www.gulfcoastmuseum.org http://www.mypalladium.org http://www.theartscenter.org http://www.buschgardens.com http://www.rutheckerdhall.com http://www.stpete.org/coliseum http://www.cmaquarium.org http://www.pinellascounty.org/heritage http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org http://www.dfac.org http://www.flaquarium.org/ http://www.spcollege.edu/museum http://www.tarponarts.org http://www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com http://www.flbg.org http://www.ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us/cultural_center.htm http://www.lowryparkzoo.com http://www.pinellascounty.org http://www.mahaffeytheater.com
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