Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 21:28     Subject: Re:What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Pinnellas County Heritage Museum in Largo (suburb of Tampa). Excellent museum. Also drove up to weeki-wachee state park. And Tarpon Springs. And love Fort Desoto Park.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 16:50     Subject: Re:What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Homosassa Springs State Park is just north of the Clearwater area.

http://www.homosassasprings.org/Homosassa.cfm
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 15:38     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Take the ferry to caladesi island state park
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 15:36     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Anonymous wrote:Salvador Dali Museum


Interesting place but my kids saw several things that they weren't quite prepared for. Dali was a strange character...
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 10:47     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Anonymous wrote:Not sure how old your kids are but there is an awesome kids museum in St Pete. It's a great option for a rainy day.


OP here. My kids are ages 4 and 6. This place looks great. I will definitely do a day trip to St Petersburg.

Also will add Lowry Zoo and Clearwater Aquarium. Clearwater Aquarium has a Sea Safari I think our kids would really enjoy.

We will skip theme parks for this trip. We are going for spring break so crowds will be even larger than normal.
MikeL
Post 03/05/2015 08:47     Subject: Re:What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Gator World!
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 08:46     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Lowry zoo is awesome in Tampa. Entire foot loved it. Highlights include the opportunity to feed the giraffes and ride a camel and other animals. Flamingo exhibit. The zoo appeared animal friendly. We also enjoyed a day at the aquarium and drove to fort desoto beach and spent the afternoon. Great beach.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 07:31     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Depending on when you get there, go see the Phillies play at Brighthouse stadium. Spring training is on until Easter this year, I think.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 07:02     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Not sure how old your kids are but there is an awesome kids museum in St Pete. It's a great option for a rainy day.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2015 16:22     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Check the threads on Sarasota, St. Pete. Lots of great local stuff to do in addition to the beach!
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2015 15:41     Subject: Re:What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Busch Gardens Tampa!
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2015 15:28     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Clearwater marine aquarium is good. Can go on a cruise on a pirate ship from near there in clearwater. North of clearwater 20 minutes is honeymoon island. Great beach there.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2015 15:16     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Salvador Dali Museum
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2015 14:50     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
Visit Winter the Dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Legoland isn't as far as Orlando
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2015 14:47     Subject: What to do around Tampa/Clearwater Beach?
We are planning a trip to Florida next month. We booked flights to Tampa and plan to go to Clearwater Beach.

Can you recommend other things to do in the area?

We are military. I know we can get free admission to SeaWorld.

Would it be worth the drive to SeaWorld in Orlando vs just visiting the Florida Aquarium?