Create unforgettable memories and new family vacation traditions that you’ll revisit for
years to come. From relaxing on its sugar sand beaches to hitting up one of the
many attractions, Florida’s dazzling St. Pete/Clearwater area on the gorgeous Gulf Coast
is the perfect destination for multigenerational travel. Toddlers, teens, octogenarians and all
ages in between are captivated by the bright blue skies, gentle breezes, plentiful amenities,
and an abundance of family-friendly activities that won’t break the bank.
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
Home to international dolphin celebrity and movie star, Winter and her best friend Hope,
this marine life rescue center on Clearwater Beach is chock full of inspirational stories. While
Winter may take center stage, she has a strong supporting cast of dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles,
sharks, otters and others featured in a variety of exhibits throughout the aquarium.
TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE DOCKS
Get a glimpse of Greece when you visit the sponge docks in scenic Tarpon Springs. Take a
boat to watch sponge divers in action, stroll down Dodecanese Boulevard and explore dozens of
shops filled with Greek merchandise. Get a taste of the islands at one of the many authentic Greek
eateries and bakeries: January 6th marks the annual Epiphany celebration, a 100-year-plus
Tarpon Springs tradition and (all day) festivities.
FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Florida Botanical Gardens in nearby Largo, FL encompass 30 glorious acres of cultivated
gardens and 90 acres of natural landscapes with picnic areas, mosaics, sculptures, water features
and a children’s trail. During the evenings from November 27 to December 31, the gardens
are illuminated by 750,000 lights for a holiday spectacular. Open almost every day of the year,
admission is free!
HERITAGE VILLAGE
Just steps away from the Florida Botanical Gardens, explore Heritage Village, an open-air
historical village. This living history museum, nestled among pines and palmettos, is comprised
of 31 buildings dating back as far as the early 1900s. The village depicts life before television,
cell phones and video games and provides a glimpse of old Florida, bringing the past to life.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage
For more information on these and other attractions perfect for a clan that spans the ages,
go to http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com