The city of St. Petersburg has six museums for you to explore. The Forida International Museum is one of the best museums in Florida. The museum is dedicated to providing exhibits which educate the visitors about cultures from around the world. The Salvador Dali Museum houses some of the most famous works about the surrealist painter Salvador Dali, included some of his lesser known early works.
The most touching museum in the city of St. Petersburg is the Florida Holocaust Museum. The museum was created to educate the future generations about the tremendous destruction of human life that occurred during World War II. The museum focuses on the present generations, trying to teach them about the impact that the events of the holocaust had on our world. The museum honors the memory of the millions who suffered and died under Hitler's regime.
If you are traveling with children, do not miss the Great Explorations Hand on Museum. Here children of all ages can touch and explore exhibits. You can use prisms and mirrors to turn the sun into three dimensional designs. You can become part of the exhibits as you explore the museum. To get a touch of class visit the Museum of Fine Arts. Housed in a Mediterranean villa home, the building houses more than 4,000 pieces of art from around the world. Finally, plan to visit the St. Petersburg Museum of History. This museum exhibits artifacts and displays about the history of the city of St. Petersburg.
Of course, you will not want to miss the exciting beaches and watersports available in the city of St. Petersburg. The city is a peninsula and is surrounded by water. Here the Gulf of Mexico is calm, but there is enough wind to provide you with very good windsurfing and parasailing. Enjoy spending time on the beach, or go deep sea fishing on a privately chartered boat. Scuba diving is also available.
There are many parks to enjoy in the city of St. Petersburg. You can explore Anderson Park, a 128 acre park located along Lake Tarpon. Here the terrain is hilly, offering beautiful views of the lake and nearby Salmon Bay. There is a beautiful walking trail in along the Salmon Bay Shoreline. You can also visit Boca Ciega Park, which is the newest park in St. Petersburg. Or if you want to get in touch with nature, go to the Brooker Creek Preserve. The Preserve is a 9,000 acre wilderness, which preserves the Brooker Creek watershed. Here you might be lucky enough to cat sight of some deer, turkey, or bobcats.
In St. Petersburg hotels are abundant. Hotel staff will offer you service with a smile. You can choose from standard hotels all the way up to luxury condos. There are many places to stay. Make sure you book one of St. Petersburg hotels early, as they tend to fill up quickly. The most popular months to visit are December through April, so if you plan to visit then, book your hotel far in advance. With that in mind, plan your trip to St. Petersburg today! It will be well worth the trip!