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Major Attractions
Clearwater and its island beaches are fortunate to offer
something for everybody. Our attractions include arts and
museums, the natural environment, historic buildings, special
events and more traditional "attractions" such as theme parks.
The sampling of attractions below offers a little bit of
everything.
Big Cat Rescue
12802 Easy Street, Tampa (813) 920-4130
Sanctuary featuring over 200 exotic and endangered big cats.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
3000 East Busch Blvd., Tampa (813) 987-5082.
An extraordinary atmosphere filled with 2,700 exotic animals in
naturalistic animal habitats and shows, hair-raising roller
coasters, R.L. Stine’s Haunted Lighthouse, dazzling live
entertainment, including KaTonga..
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater (727) 447-0980.
A very unique natural attraction where one can view, touch and
experience the biology and behavior of bottlenose dolphins,
loggerhead sea turtles, Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, river otters,
sting rays, local fish, coral reefs, mangroves and more.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center/David L. Mason Children’s Art Museum
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin (727) 298-3322.
Includes a unique children's art museum, 3 galleries and a gift
shop featuring works of many Florida and local artists.
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813) 273-4000.
A world-class educational facility featuring more than 10,000
aquatic plants and animals which tell the tale of water, native
land and marine animals in Florida, Swim With the Sharks and
Swim with the Fishes (6 and older), touch tanks, and a
children’s play area - Explore A Shore.
Florida Botanical Gardens
12175 125th Street North, Largo (727) 582-2100.
Specialty gardens featuring Florida plants including wildlife
nesting habitat, restored wetlands and natural bridges.
Gulf Coast Museum of Art
12211 Walsingham Road, Largo (727) 518-6833.
Features contemporary Florida art with a special focus on
contemporary craft media objects from the 12 Southeastern
states.
Heritage Village
11909 125th Street, Largo (727) 582-2123.
An open-air living history museum featuring over 25
turn-of-the-century structures, most of them from Clearwater.
John’s Pass Historic Village & Boardwalk
Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach (727) 397-1667.
A uniquely historic village with restaurants, a variety of
shops, all manner of water sports, deep sea fishing, three
cruises (Dolphin Watch, Shell Island, and Egmont Key/Ft. DeSoto),
festivals and more.
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater (727) 462-6024.
Nature preserve showcasing the plant and animals species native
to the area and featuring rescued and rehabilitated birds,
reptilian, insect and fish displays, plant and energy exhibits,
and nature trails through a diversity of natural Florida
habitats.
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
4801 East Fowler, Tampa (813) 987-6100.
Largest science center in the Southeastern U.S. with more than
450 hands-on activities and IMAX theater; new is Kids In
Charge!, the nation’s biggest children’s science center designed
by kids, for kids only, with over 180 activities to experience.
The Pier
800 Second Avenue S.E., St. Petersburg
(727) 821-6443. Inverted pyramid-shaped structure offering
shopping, dining and activities with over 500 special events
annually.
Sunsets at Pier 60
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach (727) 449-1036.
A "street" festival located on the promenade portion of
Clearwater Beach’s famous fishing pier, celebrating the setting
of the sun and featuring artists, craftsmen and performers with
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