Things To Do and Places To See

Beaches and Parks, Shopping, Golf Courses, Theme Parks,

Theaters, Museums, Restaurants, Misc.

 

Beaches and Parks

 

Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island is a picturesque barrier island off the coast of Dunedin that is available through ferry service from neighboring Honeymoon Island. Caladesi Island is a top ten US beach. Directions.

 

Honeymoon Island State Park

Honeymoon Island has picnic areas, nature trails and two beaches for you lounging enjoyment. Directions.

 

Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach has white sands and emerald waters, as well as many way to enjoy the sun. Directions.

 

Sand Key State Park

Sand Key ranks consistently in the top ten beaches in the US. Directions.

 

Fort De Soto State Park

Fort De Soto State Park is located on Mullet Key at the mouth of Tampa Bay and contains the remains of an authentic Spanish-American War fort. This park also ranked number one in this years best US beaches. Directions.

 

Count Philippe Park

Count Philippe was the original land owner in northwest Pinellas county and is buried on the grounds. The park also has an ancient American Indian mound. Directions.

 

Shopping

 

Downtown Dunedin

Antiquing galore as well as unique gifts and accessories. Directions

 

Downtown Palm Harbor

Unique items and local flare. Directions.

 

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Greek community with gifts and a working sponging establishment. Directions.

 

International Plaza

High end retailers located at an indoor mall. Directions.

 

Westfield Shoppingtown Countryside.

General retailers located at an indoor mall. Directions.

 

Clearwater Mall.

An outdoor plaza mall with general retailers. Directions.

 

Golf Courses

 

Dunedin Country Club

Once the premier course of the PGA. Directions.

 

Clearwater Country Club

Public golf on a beautiful course. Directions.

 

St. Andrews Links

Quaint par 3 course along side of the Dunedin Country Club. Disc golf also available. Directions

 

Countryside Country Club

Wonderful Country Club with aquatic and fitness facilities. Directions.

 

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

A great course that will test your abilities, no matter what your skill level. Directions.

 

There are many other great courses are in the area. Please enjoy as many as you can.

 

Theme Parks

 

Busch Gardens

Enjoy multiple roller coasters as well as wild animal safaris. Directions.

 

Adventure Island

Water park located across the street from Busch Gardens containing large and small waterslides, a wave poll and a lazy river. Directions

 

Cypress Gardens

Newly renovated botanical gardens with newly added amusement rides intermingled. Directions.

 

Walt Disney World Resort

World Famous resorts intermingled with world famous theme and water parks. Directions.

 

Universal Studios Orlando

Two exciting theme parks and onsite resorts and entertainment. Directions.

 

Theaters

 

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

Large Theater Complex in Tampa that hosts concerts, musicals and plays. Directions.

 

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Wonderful theater in Clearwater with great acts year round. Directions.

 

Tampa Theater

Historic theater with exquisite interior and original pipe organ for silent pictures. Directions.

 

AMC Woodlands Square 20

Large cinema complex showing all the latest movies. Directions.

 

Museums

 

Dunedin Historic Society and Museum

Converted Orange Line railway station in downtown Dunedin. Directions.

 

Salvador Dali Museum

Home of the largest Dali collection in the world. Directions.

 

Florida International Museum

Home to traveling exhibitions that are all worth a look. Directions.

 

St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts

Many great works in one of the best local galleries in the world. Directions.

 

Ringling Museum of Art, Circus Museum and the Ca d'Zan Mansion

Incredible collection of later Renaissance and early Baroque art work, including a large collection of Rubens'. Directions.

 

Museum of Science and Industry

Many hands on exhibits including the hurricane wind tunnel. A great Museum for the whole family. Directions.

 

Restaurants

 

Kelly's and Kelly's Chic-A-Boom Room.

Great local fare and a martini bar. Also in downtown Dunedin. Directions.

 

Bon Appetite

Great Surf and Turf in a more formal setting. Overlooks the water in downtown Dunedin. Directions.

 

Flanagan's Irish Pub

Great example of the Dunedin Scot-Irish atmosphere with local legend Noel Cooney leading the sing-a-longs. Directions.

 

Pappas' Riverfront Restaurant

Great eats along the Anclote River in near by Tarpon Springs. Directions.

 

Spoto's Steak Joint

The local reigning champ when it comes to fine steaks. Directions.

 

Cricketer's British Pub

Great Sports bar with a British accent. Directions.

 

Miscellaneous 

 

Florida Aquarium

Tampa's own dry underwater experience. Directions.

 

Ybor City

Cuban historic site with good shopping, great food and a wild nightlife. Directions.

 

St. Petersburg Pier

Uniquely designed pier with shops and boating adventures. Directions.

 

Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier

Deep water fishing without the need for a boat in the shadow of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Directions.

 

Dunedin Blue Jays

Minor League Baseball affiliate to the Toronto Blue Jays. Directions.

 

Clearwater Threshers

Minor League Baseball affiliate to the Philadelphia Phillies. Directions.

 

Tampa Yankees

Minor League Baseball affiliate to the New York Yankees. Directions.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Local National Football League team. Directions.

 

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Local Major League Baseball club. Directions.

 

Tampa Bay Lightning

Local National Hockey League club. Directions.