CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM Cl rwater VisitSPC.com/Clearwater • Though it does have one of the best beaches in the entire U.S. ( Clearwater Beach ), this gulf-side city is much more than a beach town. As one of the Tampa Bay region’s three major cities, Clearwater has it all – from the shore to the stage. After some essential fun in the sun on the gorgeous powdery sand and in the crystal-clear waters of its world-famous beach, be sure to head over to Pier 60 for its nightly sunset celebration ( Sunsets at Pier 60 ), a free event that includes lively street performers, local vendors and an awe-inspiring view of the sun’s descent. Head downtown to the city’s reinvigorated Cleveland Street District and take your pick among the array of restaurants, bars and boutiques that line its sidewalks, or catch an intimate live performance at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre . You can also climb aboard the vintage-style Jolley Trolley for a fun and unique view of the city. Clearwater is Philadelphia Phillies hold their spring training here and the women’s St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational (hosted by ESPN) is held each special events every year, including the powerboat extravaganza Hooters Clearwater Offshore Nationals and the annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday , a weekend jazz festival that draws huge crowds to the waterfront Coachman Park every October. recently expanded Clearwater Marine Aquarium Dolphin Tale star, Winter the dolphin . Both an aquarium and a Ruth and J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex , where Winter, Hope and their fellow dolphin pals now dwell. The new habitat includes a massive 16-foot window that gives you an amazing view of the dolphins. The aquarium is also home to a variety of other marine life, including sharks, stingrays, otters, pelicans and Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, the rarest and smallest sea turtle species in the world. 39
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