St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida. It is known as the Sunshine City, with an average of 361 sunny days per year. It was founded in 1888 by John C. Williams, who purchased the land, and by Peter Demens, who brought the railroad industry into the area. St. Petersburg had a population of 244,769, making it the fourth largest city in Florida. St. Pete boasts the third-largest waterfront public park system in the United States. The center of St. Petersburg\’s tourist life is The Pier, five stories of shopping, restaurants, galleries, live musical entertainment, an aquarium, an art gallery, and a Children\’s Hands on Museum, right on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. The observation platform at the end of The Pier, which juts 2,400 feet into Tampa Bay, provides a panoramic view of the city.

The Sundial in St. Petersburg Florida

St. Petersburg Coliseum

St. Petersburg City Hall

St. Petersburg City Hall

St. Petersburg City Hall

St. Petersburg City Hall

Sunken Gardens

Jordan Elementary

Main Branch Library

The Dali Museum

St. Petersburg Museum Of Fine Arts

St. Petersburg Museum Of Fine Arts

Florida Holocaust Museum

Florida Holocaust Museum

Euclid School

Bayboro House

Snell Isle Bridge

Snell Isle Bridge

USF St. Petersburg Campus

USF St. Petersburg Campus

John Williams House

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Court

St. Petersburg, Florida Aerials: Skyway Bridge

Carillon Business Park

Carillon Business Park

Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, FL

Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, FL

Maximo Marina in St. Petersburg Florid

Maximo Marina in St. Petersburg Florid

Chihuly Museum

The Palladium Theater St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg Greenhouse

St. Petersburg Greenhouse

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One of Florida’s most popular destinations, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tells the epic story of the U.S. space program – from the first day through the present. The 70-acre arena, a gateway to a working space center, takes visitors on a journey that’s both entertaining and educational, interactive and inspirational. Located just one hour from Orlando, Kennedy Space Center is a fascinating place where it seems anything is possible. Here you can meet a real life Astronaut, walk amongst giant rockets, tour actual rocket launch areas, be wowed by stunning IMAX films, touch a piece of Mars, or take a peek at a full size Space Shuttle replica. Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. Admission is $50 + tax for adults and $40 + tax for children ages 3-11.

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The lifeguard towers of Miami Beach are famous in a town of famous architecture. The South Beach lifeguard stations are working stations and each is a beautifully crafted work of art. There are now 31 Lifeguard Towers just along the coastline of Miami Beach from the very tip at South Pointe Park up to 87th Street.

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Parasailing is a recreational activity where a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a specially designed canopy wing, known as a parasail wing. It is a common activity and is also relatively safe, when compared to other types of adventure sports. If you are a beginner, you do not need to own an expensive and heavy equipment. The tow boat, tow rope, parasail, lifejacket and wetsuits can rent as part of the overall package.

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