Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Head to downtown Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre to catch a cool live concert or a pair of film classics in a grand historical setting. The venue has 750 seats but your concert experience is sure to be an intimate one. Dating back to 1921, the beautifully restored former movie house and Vaudeville venue--a magnificent Mediterranean-Revival gem--will make you feel as if you've time traveled back to Hollywood's glam and glitz heyday.

Ruth Eckerd Hall's near perfect acoustics have received rave reviews from artists, technicians and audience members since opening in 1983. Combined with state of the art equipment, comfortable amenities and world class entertainment, it's no wonder that it has been recognized as one of Tampa Bay's best concert halls numerous times as well as a finalist for Pollstar's Theater of the Year twice. In 2003, the Hall's audience chamber received a complete refurbishment, its 2,180 seats were reconfigured to accommodate more patrons with disabilities, and lobby and restrooms were expanded. Designed by the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, REH is included in the stellar lineup of more than 200 performances a year.

StarLite Cruises, a diverse line of passenger vessels, is an enterprise with five vessels that cruise the intracoastal waterways of coastal Florida. StarLite offers sightseeing and dining on smooth inland waters. Vessels depart from Clearwater Beach & St. Pete Beach. For lunch and dinner cruises aboard the StarLite Sapphire & StarLite Majesty, a choice of entrees is prepared fresh on board and served to you at your reserved table.

Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg, the newly renovated Duke Energy Center for the Arts - The Mahaffey Theater is a 2,031-seat cultural jewel featuring elegant ballroom space, spectacular waterfront views, and European box-style seating. Just steps away from the culturally vibrant Downtown and minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-famous museums, The Mahaffey hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, family, and the renowned Florida Orchestra.

The St. Pete/Clearwater Craft Beer Trail "aka The Gulp Coast" runs north to south from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg - an hour's drive, end to end. Along the Trail you’ll stumble upon an array of small, independent breweries crafting fresh artisanal beers. With almost 40 breweries, St. Pete/Clearwater has the largest concentration of craft breweries in Florida.

The CHIHULY COLLECTION presented by the Morean Arts Center is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique glass artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square foot setting designed by award-winning architect Albert Alfonso. The Collection is now located in a completely new space on Central Avenue, across from the Morean Arts Center in downtown St. Petersburg, in the heart of the most vibrant tourist area in St. Pete.

Salvador Dalí's art is often as shocking as it is brilliant. The Dali museum in downtown St. Pete offers the largest, most comprehensive collection of the famous Spanish artist's work in America. Visitors will experience features changing & special exhibits throughout the year, including children's activities, film, music series, lectures and more. Daily guided tours and audio guides free with admission.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to rehabilitation and release, environmental education, and bringing inspirational moments to people of all ages and backgrounds, most notably kids and wounded soldiers. The whole family will love visiting CMA, a place where you can get close and personal with resident dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, nurse sharks, pelicans and stingrays.