St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2009 - (Page 72) :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 on attractions and points of interest in the features in this guide by using the references at the end of listings, e.g. PP 37, 49 »ARTS & CULTURE American Stage www.americanstage.org 727-823-7529, 211 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg A non-profit professional regional theater. Its mission is to entertain, educate and enlighten the community. Presenting seven plays this season. Map Grid W33 P 44 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 ATTRACTIONS »Adventure Island Water Park www.adventureisland.com 813-987-5660, 888-800-5447, 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. m The Mahaffey Theater, St. Pete. Florida Orchestra www.floridaorchestra.org 727-892-3331, 800-662-7286, 244 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 421, St. Petersburg More than 130 concert performances annually. Masterworks, pops, coffee concerts, concert specials and free Pops in the Park. Map Grid W33 P 46 2m Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater www.mahaffeytheater.com 727-892-5798, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg St. Petersburg’s 2,030-seat cultural jewel features national acts and Broadway. Call the box office for more information. Map Grid W34 PP 14, 44 810 AD PAGE 11 P 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 thrilling rides. The Arts Center www.theartscenter.org 727-822-7872, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg A non-profit arts institution dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art and teaching the visual arts. Map Grid V33 P 44 2 Gulfport Casino www.ci.gulfport.fl.us 727-893-1070, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport Owned and operated by the City of Gulfport and available for rental. A place for special occasions and creating happy memories. Map Grid R36 PP 35, 46 m 810m AD PAGE 11 P Ruth Eckerd Hall www.rutheckerdhall.com 727-791-7400, 800-875-8682, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater Presenting quality programming in a beautiful 2,200-seat space designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Map Grid R16 AD PAGE 80 PP 14, 44 The Coliseum www.stpete.org/coliseum 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 46 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 3m Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center www.tarponarts.org 727-942-5605, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs Offering cultural activities, including art and sculpture exhibits and live performances. The gift shop features unique items. Map Grid N2 Clearwater Marine Aquarium www.cmaquarium.org 727-447-0980, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater A marine life rescue center. Host to marine life such as dolphins and sea turtles, the aquarium is a window to the sea. Map Grid I16 PP 10, 18, 67, 68, 69, 70 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 Leepa-Rattner Museum www.spcollege.edu/museum 727-712-5225, 600 E. Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs Features the work of expressionist Abraham Rattner and his 20th century contemporaries. The museum has a community room for events. Map Grid 04 P 44 Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center www.tarponarts.org 727-942-5605, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs Regularly scheduled music, arts, theater and dance performances. Map Grid N2 2m The Florida Aquarium www.flaquarium.org 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa With more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals, see why they’re among the top aquariums in the world. :LISTINGS KEY m Group Facilities Time to view/experience attraction or activity 2m 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 AD PAGE 80 PP 8, 14, 18, 43, 46 The Palladium at St. Petersburg College www.mypalladium.org 727-822-3590, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Dedicated to the support and presentation of the creative efforts of performing artists and cultural organizations. Map Grid W32 PP 34, 46 310, 69AD PAGE 81 4 PP Florida Botanical Gardens www.flbg.org 727-582-2100, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo Inspiring and educating visitors. Visit any day to see Florida-friendly plants and practices. Map Grid J24 PP 9, 14 1 2 3 4 8 up to 1 hour 1 - 2 hours 2 - 3 hours half day full day 34m 2 72 : S t. Pe t e r s b u r g / Cle a rwa te r Visito rs G u id e http://www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com http://www.adventureisland.com http://www.americanstage.org http://www.floridaorchestra.org http://www.buschgardens.com http://www.mahaffeytheater.com http://www.theartscenter.org http://www.ci.gulfport.fl.us http://www.rutheckerdhall.com http://www.stpete.org/coliseum http://www.pinellascounty.org/heritage http://www.tarponarts.org http://www.cmaquarium.org http://www.dfac.org http://www.spcollege.edu/museum http://www.tarponarts.org http://www.flaquarium.org http://www.fine-arts.org http://www.mypalladium.org http://www.flbg.org
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