The Best Attractions in Pinellas County, Florida
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Seafood restaurants
There are no shortage of seafood restaurants in Pinellas County, especially near the touristy beach areas. In St. Pete Beach, check out Crabby Bills, Sea Hags, Sea Critters, or PJ Oysters Bar. Near the Madeira/Redington/Treasure Island, check out Seabreeze Grill, Dockside Dave’s, or Caddy’s. From extravagant waterfront fine dining experiences, to hole-in-the-wall gems, there is an option to suit every budget.
More seafood restaurants to check out in St. Pete
The Chihuly Collection
Any art lover visiting St. Pete will definitely want to put a visit to the Chihuly Collection at the Morean Arts Center on their bucket list. Although admission is pretty steep ($20), the collection is pretty incredible. It will not take you more than a half hour or so of your time to explore the incredible glass works of renowned artist Dale Chihuly. I have always loved his work (I have seen many pieces in other parts of this country), so I was excited to explore this museum. I was not disappointed. Truly, his works are so colorful and exotic. You will also have the opportunity to view a glass blowing demonstration and pick up some cool glass souvenirs in the gift shop.
Treasure Island family Fun center
The family friendly Treasure Island arcade (the largest in Pinellas) is a great place to duck out of the heat for a few hours. Inside you will find a combination of arcade and pinball games, plus ticket style redemption games. They offer a number of fantastic deals including unlimited arcade games for an hour. The combination of old school and newer games will please adults and kids alike.
Treasure Island Beach
This beach got its’ unique name from a legend of hidden treasure being buried somewhere on the beach. Supposedly back in the day, a hotel owner made up the story to attract tourists to the area. Today, there is no need to attempt to attract anyone to Treasure Beach, as the soft sands and calm waters do their own work. This beach is particularly wide with plenty of room for everyone to stretch their legs, play beach sports (it’s the only beach with vball nets), and enjoy some peace and quiet. This is my favorite beach for sports esp. volleyball.
Sunken Gardens
As one of Florida’s most classic attractions, a trip to Sunken Gardens is a must for anyone seeking the best-of-the-best that “Old Florida” has to offer. Now over a century old, Sunken still stands strong as one of the country’s oldest roadside attractions. Nature lovers will enjoy strolling through the shady grounds of this 4 acre oasis which include more than 50,0000 tropical plants & flowers, as well as beautiful cascading waterfalls. It’s quite small, yet a gorgeous destination for anyone who appreciates tropical beauty. See more pics of the beautiful gardens!
