Some people come for the beaches but I came to St. Pete for the foodie and arts scene praised by Travel & Leisure.
Murals
There are hundreds of Murals in the downtown area. If you love street art you are in luck! Some of my favorites are detailed here in this post.
Salvador Dali Museum
This museum is home to the largest collection of the surrealist’s work outside of Spain! Located right on the water in a very unique style building! When I went masks were required the entire time. I also purchased the $25 ticket to get into the Dali and the special Van Gogh exhibit. There are indoor exhibit spaces and then an outside courtyard with installations.
Experience Van Gogh
This was a separate special event and for $25 we had access to the museum before/ after the timed experience. The walls and floor had projected images and music played throughout. It was about an hour to see the entire experience.
Morean Arts Center
Is also known as the Art Club of St. Petersburg, focuses on an innovative, community-oriented approach to art and art education. There are art classes on site, exhibit space to view local art and summer camps for kids. Free to view.
Chihuly
This collection presented by the Morean Arts Center and located across the street. This is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique glass artwork. Tickets are $20 and they close at 5pm. Plan for about 30-40 minutes to see all the pieces and take photos.
Baseball
Sports fans rejoice! Downtown St. Pete is home to the Tampa Bay Rays. If you go during baseball season you have to check out a Ray's game! The stadium is enclosed so you can enjoy the game in an air conditioned stadium! Fun food option, you can get popcorn in a large helmet! When I went, masks were required inside.
St. Pete Pier
A new attraction in the area. The views are amazing! If you go on the weekend get their early to score parking before the lots fill up. There are a few public art installations and a Farmers market on Saturday.
Shopping
There are tons of cute shops up and down Central and the core of Downtown St. Pete. My favorites were ZaZoo’d (pictured here) for some fun and eclectic gifts, Vladamir’s which was a unique Russian store, and Sip, Shop Hooray which is a boutique and bar!
Hotel
Need a place to stay? We stayed at the Avalon (443 4th Ave N) which was right in the heart of downtown and walking distance from so much! We also had access to the sister hotel next door the Hollander which had a nice pool, patio area, bar and restaurant.
Food & Drinks
Looking for food & drink options check out my blog on all my favorite finds here.