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Florida Gulf Coast Attractions
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GULF BEACHES OF TAMPA BAY (Top of Page)
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CLEARWATER BEACH
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Capt. Memo's Pirate Cruises
Fun for all ages. Daytime and sunset cruises |
(727) 446-2587 |
Big Ben Pub
A British pub on Clearwater beach! |
(727) 446-8809 |
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium |
(727) 447-0980 |
Starlite Cruises
Dinner Dance cruises, Luncheon cruises, sightseeing cruises and more. |
1-800-444-4814
(727) 462-2628 |
CLEARWATER |
Club Liquid Blue
Clearwater night club, great staff and service. |
(727) 446-4000 |
Celebration Station
Family-oriented entertainment complex featuring rides, games and much more. |
(727) 791-1799 |
Harborview Center
35,000 sq. ft conference center, for gatherings of 40 - 1,400 people. |
(727) 462-6778 |
The Long Center
Recreation complex with a wide array of indoor and outdoor sports. |
(727) 726-2181 |
Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater
Musical, dance and educational programs
in a state-of-the-art setting. |
(727) 791-7400 |
SAND KEY |
Florida Gulf Coast Art Center
222 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Belleair
Educational programs, workshops, and diverse
exhibitions schedule. Admission is free
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(727) 584-8634 |
INDIAN SHORES |
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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary |
(727) 391-6211 |
MADEIRA BEACH |
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Europa SeaKruz (Dine - Dance - Casino) |
(727) 393-5110 |
Holocaust Memorial Museum
5001 113th Street, Madeira Beach
Hosts traveling exhibits on the
Holocaust and World War II. |
(727) 392-4678 |
ST. PETE BEACH |
Shell Key Shuttle
Go Shellhunting!
Merry Peir
801 Pass-A-Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, Florida |
(727) 360-1348 |
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The Don Cesar Hotel (Historic Landmark) |
(727) 360-1881 |
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Fort De Soto Park (Historic Place, Beach Park) |
(727) 360-1881 |
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach
The museum's exhibits trace the rich
history of the barrier islands. |
(727) 360-2491 |
REST OF PINELLAS COUNTY (ST. PETERSBURG) (Top of Page)
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Bayfront Center & Mahaffey Theater
400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg
Arena and performing arts theater
featuring a multitude of entertainment. |
(727) 892-5767 |
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
One of the nation's largest dance floors,
featuring a variety of live entertainment. |
(727) 892-5202 |
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Dali Museum |
(727) 823-3767 |
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Derby Lane Greyhound Racing |
(727) 576-1361 |
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Eco-tours on a 90,000 acre ranch (approx. 35 square kilometers). Info in German as well. |
8000 State Road 31
Punta Gorda
1-800-500-5583
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Bishiop Planetarium
Located on the Manatee River waterfront and taking up an entire city block, the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium, and Parker Manatee Aquarium is a unique educational resource. |
201 10th Street West
Bradenton, Florida 34205
(941) 746-4131
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Eco-tours on a 90,000 acre ranch (approx. 35 square kilometers). Info in German as well. |
8000 State Road 31
Punta Gorda
1-800-500-5583
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Mote Marine Laboratory
Famous research center that conducts research all over Florida. Open to the public. |
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Lido Key
(941) 388-4441
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Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary
Founded by birdlover Dale Shields. |
Ken Thompson Pkwy
Lido Key
(941) 388-4444
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Gulf Coast World of Science
Dig for fossils, blow up a hot air balloon, touch live snakes and more. Special events are offered on Saturday mornings. |
8251 15th St. East.
Sarasota
(941) 359-9975
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Myakka River State Park
Florida's largest state park has a lot to offer - canoeing, biking, hiking and just plain relaxation. A personal favorite. |
Exit 37 on I-75,
then 9 miles east
(941) 361-6511
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Cars & Music of Yesterday
120-car collection, four of which are cars personally used by John Ringling. |
811 South Palm Ave
Sarasota
(941) 366-5730
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FORT MYERS / SANIBEL ISLAND (Top of Page)
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Please note: Fort Myers is not the same as Fort Myers Beach.
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Eco-tours on a 90,000 acre ranch (approx. 35 square kilometers). Info in German as well. 30 miles north of Fort Myers. |
8000 State Road 31
Punta Gorda
1-800-500-5583
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Seminole Gulf Railway
Dinner train, murder mystery train and many other offerings. |
Fort Myers
(941) 275-8487
800-SEM-GULF
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Imaginarium
The hands-on museum that kids (and adults) will love. Enrich your mind and have fun at the same time. |
Fort Myers
(941) 337-3332
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Lee County Alliance of the Arts
OK, so it is not an attraction, but they can help you with information about everything from the Cape Coral Community Theater to the Sanibel Music Festival. |
Fort Myers
(941) 939-ARTS (2787)
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Manatee Park
Guided programs during the manatee season (November through March) |
Fort Myers
(941) 432-2004
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
6,000 acre (9 square miles, 24 square kilometers) refuge, Perfect for birdwatching, walks and nature appreciation. |
Sanibel
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Periwinkle Place
Sanibel's largest shopping center, 36 unique stores. |
2075 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel
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The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Sanibel's largest shopping center, 36 unique stores. |
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel
Phone: (941) 395-2233
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Everglades Day Safari
The Everglades are one of a kind, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. Learn more on an eco-safari for the day. |
Sanibel
(800) 472-3069
(941) 472-1559
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Everglades Eco Tours
Another Everglades tour operator |
800-304-9432
(941) 368-3252
info@gladestour.com
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NAPLES / MARCO ISLAND (Top of Page)
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Captain Doug's Small Airboat Rides
Travel in comfort on the quietest airboats, as you enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Florida Everglades. |
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Fifth Avenue South
Old Naples, very picturesque, nice shops, nice for simply strolling around. |
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Naples Trolley Tours |
(941) 262-7300 |
Nature Tours (Everglades)
...by Loon Bay Outfitters. There are other tour operators, but none with such a good website. |
(941) 860-9823 |
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