Things to do.

Free-to-walk pier district with dining, views, and sunset energy at the heart of downtown St. Pete. The Bending Arc net sculpture is temporarily closed and remains off-site for evaluation and repair.

Distinctive Tampa Bay viewpoint and fishing destination with only the shortened sections before each bait shop accessible after structural inspections. Anglers must complete the park’s free annual education course.

Century-old St. Pete botanical garden with winding paths through mature tropical plants, waterfalls, koi ponds, flamingos, and shaded pockets that make it an easy compact escape from downtown.

Large, lively downtown market with family farms, more than 140 artisan-food and handmade-goods vendors, ready-to-eat dishes from many countries, and live music during the main season. The smaller summer edition has a different setting and vendor mix.

Large Tampa Bay preserve for boardwalk hiking, birding, fishing, archaeology exhibits, and mangrove paddling. Part of the Bay Boardwalk is closed for repairs until late 2026, and the north paddling trail is currently closed.

Historic open-air downtown St. Pete courtyard for touring concerts. Most shows are general-admission and standing-room only, run rain or shine, and allow only small bags, so check the event page before arriving.

The Tampa Bay Rowdies’ waterfront home in downtown St. Petersburg, with the pitch framed by the marina and bay skyline.

Four-hundred-acre preserve around one of the Gulf Coast’s largest maple swamps, with a boardwalk, nature trail, observation tower, and strong fall and spring birding.

Florida CraftArt’s guided four-block walk tells the stories behind more than 30 Central Arts District murals. Walking tours cost $25 for adults and $15 for ages 6–18; monthly bicycle tours cost $39.

Four-hundred-acre urban preserve on Lake Maggiore with trails through several Florida habitats and regular nature programs. The nature center’s exhibits are currently closed for renovation, but the preserve and trails remain open.

Distinctive old-Florida social outing at the historic Mirror Lake courts. Public sessions welcome beginners, provide access to the courts and equipment, and feel more like a relaxed local hangout than a conventional tourist attraction.