A hub for outdoor activities, this Tampa park offers visitors the opportunity to hike, fish, kayak, and more. The little ones can let loose on the playground structure and the picnic tables and barbecue's are perfect for a summer gathering. A nature center informs visitors on the local flora and fauna along with the extensive hiking trail information.
The Holocaust Museum chronicles one of the grimmest segments of the world's history. The terrible story unfolds in photos, letters, and objects related to the Holocaust experience, including an authentic boxcar used to transport prisoners. An Anne Frank exhibit is one of the most touching and not to be missed. Exhibits of art that are genocide-related can be viewed as well, and exhibits change frequently.
Located in downtown Tampa across the river from the University of Tampa and near Riverwalk, the Glazer Children's Museum provides plenty of fun and entertainment for children. The museum offers a full range of games, workshops and interactive exhibits. Craft activities, story time, parades, and fun fitness and aerobics are just a few of the daily programs accessible to children. Monthly events are scheduled with special themes, guests, face painting, demonstrations and exhibits designed just for kids. Food, snacks and beverages are available at the Tiny Bites Café.
Walk the corridors of the Tampa Bay Hotel, now a museum and a National Historic Landmark, and experience a stroll through time when exquisite art, elegant furnishings and opulent grandeur conveyed the image of the Gilded Age. Built in 1891, the hotel, with its Moorish architecture and spiraling minarets, was created as a resort for the rich and affluent. Reservations needed for groups of 10 or more. Parking is free in front of the building and in a nearby parking garage.
Featuring expansive views of downtown Tampa, Davis Island is part of an archipelago of two islands. Expanded from the original natural island known as "Little Grassy Key and "Big Grassy Key", mud dredged from Tampa Bay was used to build up the area to create what it is today.
St. Petersburg Museum Of History has been amassing exhibits since 1920, the early boom days of St. Petersburg. A decidedly eclectic collection, the items range from fossilized footprints to St. Pete's famous green benches. There's an audio-visual presentation, hands-on exhibits of costumes and the Flight One gallery, devoted to pilot Tony Jannus. In the archives are 30,000 objects relating to the history of local tourism and businesses. Those are available to the public by appointment only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
A hub for outdoor activities, this Tampa park offers visitors the opportunity to hike, fish, kayak, and more. The little ones can let loose on the playground structure and the picnic tables and barbecue's are perfect for a summer gathering. A nature center informs visitors on the local flora and fauna along with the extensive hiking trail information.
Featuring local and international artists alike, this gallery is known for its impressive glass gallery and studio. Once a tomato packing plant, the grounds have been transformed into an educational, multi-functional space. Nestled in the Warehouse Arts District, the gallery fits in perfectly with the funky, free-spirited neighborhood. Tours, classes and field trip opportunities are offered to those interested.
Oldsmar Library is located in the heart of the city and is a public treasure. The library, in its current location, was opened in the year 2008 and offers a large collection of books, magazines, newspapers, reference materials, public documents, and much more. They also have a decent audio selection, movies, e-books, free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printers, fax machines, and a designated kids area. The library often conducts classes, workshops, book sales, exhibitions, and other local events that are extremely popular.
Veterans Memorial Park and Museum is a beautiful park and museum dedicated to the war heroes who served or died during the several battles that the US military forces were engaged in. Though a small parkland, this well-maintained facility is poignant and is nestled by the canal-side. Tree-laden, the memorials are named after the conflicts fought and the medals won. There is a section in the park that is full of torpedoes, cannons, artillery tools and helicopters. Stroll through the paths, check out the indoor repository or enjoy picnicking. There are benches across the park. Fishing is allowed as well.
The 40-year-old visual art center of Tampa Bay, the Dunedin Fine Art Center has a lot to offer for all art enthusiasts. From art exhibits to classes, it’s a perfect blend of creativity and learning. The exhibition gallery is a treat for the eyes with pieces in varied forms of art, ranging from photographs, sculptures to pottery and paintings. Hone your skills by enrolling yourself in classes for pottery, digital imaging, photography, mixed media and more, as your kids enjoy junior art classes and other fun activities available here. Grab a bite at their small café and do not forget to pick up a few artsy pieces at their gift shop.
The Dunedin Historical Museum retains and depicts the early history of the small town in Florida. The museum has more than 2,500 photographs, 2,000 artifacts, and a well-stocked library with over 200 records and books on local history, along with archives of Dunedin Times Newspaper from 1924 to 1965, narrating the history of Dunedin. Behold the heritage and history of this town browsing through the museum’s collection of Railroad archives, Citrus Industry artifacts and photographs. Get to know about the life of locals and study the development and background of the famous Honeymoon Island here.