On Monday evening, FADRA attendees have a night free to explore the local area. If you decide to come early or stay beyond Wednesday, there is plenty to do and see in the Clearwater-St. Pete area.
Attractions
Sunsets at Pier 60, Clearwater Beach
Within walking distance of the hotel, each day before, during, and after sunset street performers, crafters, artisans, and the community gather on the boardwalk.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Explore Florida’s diverse marine ecosystems from freshwater lakes to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and all parts in between.
Sunken Gardens, St. Pete
The city’s oldest living museum, you can see more than 50,000 plants and flowers.
John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, Madeira Beach
More than 100 shops and restaurants in wooden buildings along the boardwalk in Madeira Beach.
Busch Gardens, Tampa
Rides, animal encounters, great food and drink. A zoo with exciting rides
Cultural
The Dali Museum
Located in downtown St. Pete. From amazing drawings to enormous canvases of his work, the Dali Museum will enthrall and astound you.
Morean Arts Center
Located in St. Pete has a superb Chihuly exhibit of creations in colored glass.
Walk through St. Pete’s Central Arts District, which boasts hundreds of murals.
Haslam’s Bookstore, St. Pete
For more than 85 years, Haslam’s has provided used and new books in an impressive central location.
Nightlife
The St. Pete Clearwater Beach Craft Beer Trail.
From Tarpon Springs in the north to St. Pete in the south, several craft beer bars form a highlight of the “Gulp Coast.” The closest to the hotel is Clearwater Social Brewing Company. Get the Passport 2.0 from the CVB.
Fine and Casual dining options
- The Wave at Shephard’s Resort, Clearwater Beach
- The Palm Pavilion Beachside Bar & Grill, Clearwater Beach
- Jimmy’s Fish House & Iguana Bar, Clearwater Beach
- Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest rooftop bar, Clearwater
- Sharky’s Beach Bar, Clearwater Beach
- Canopy Rooftop Lounge, St. Pete
- Tryst Gastro Lounge, St. Pete
- Woody’s, St. Pete
- Cask & Ale, St. Pete
the great Outdoors
You can go fishing on a local charter boat. In Clearwater, A Boat Day, Above Average Charters and the Calypso Queen go out daily. St Pete has several charters, including Allen’s Aquatic Adventures, Action Fishing Charters, Barracudaville Sportfishing Charters, Big Rod’s Charters, and several more.
For a golf outing, the Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club and Mangrove Bay municipal course are in St. Pete. Both are championship-level golf courses. The Dunedin Golf Club and Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor are also nearby.
For more information on local attractions and restaurants in the Clearwater-St. Petersburg area, go to the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater web site.
https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com
FADRA 2018 was a great success. We are currently hard a work on preparing for another amazing FADRA Convention and Trade Show. Make your plans now as we return to Sand Key, Clearwater Beach.
