Downtown St. Pete

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.

St. Pete waterfront museum pairing a world-class Salvador Dalí collection and rotating exhibitions with the geodesic glass Enigma, waterfront Avant-garden, and an architecture-focused visit that works even for casual art fans.

Vibrant glass installations in a purpose-built St. Pete gallery setting. Admission includes a live glass demonstration at the nearby Morean Glass Studio; check the studio schedule before planning around it.

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.

Low-cost marine discovery stop on the St. Pete Pier with live animals, a touch tank, interactive exhibits, daily education programs, and wildlife boat tours.

Downtown St. Pete museum pairing Western art with Native artists, wildlife galleries, jewelry, and rotating exhibitions.

St. Pete waterfront art museum whose permanent collection spans antiquity to contemporary art. Its collection galleries reopen November 21 as Art Unbound; until then, the visit is limited to the New African Masquerades exhibition and public amenities.

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.

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.

Central Avenue arts organization with free rotating galleries at its main center; the ticketed Chihuly Collection, live glass demonstrations, and clay center are separate nearby locations.