FUN Y FAMIL THINGS TO DO VisitSPC.com/Family SUNCOAST PRIMATE SANCTUARY CAPTAIN MEMO’S PIRATE CRUISE PALM HARBOR More than 100 animals -including chimpanzees, orangutans, monkeys, reptiles and tropical birds — call the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary home. The sanctuary has served as a peaceful safe haven for tables to bring your own lunch, and leashed dogs are welcome. ST. PETE PIER TARPON SPRINGS There is limitless fun to explore in St. Pete/Clearwater, both indoors and out – the amazing beaches aren’t even the half of it. ST. PETERSBURG The new St. Pete Pier has been an instant success with restaurants, shops and lots of spaces for people watching or a casual stroll with waterfront views of both downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa. And kids and families are a big part of the equation. The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center offers an air-conditioned respite devoted to telling the story of Tampa Bay and its unique ecosystem. There are educational displays, an aquarium that showcases many of the species found in local waters and a giant sand box with projected images of turtles, sea urchins and other marine life. There’s also a fun marine-themed Glazer Family Playground in the center of the Pier District. One section is meant for ages 2 to 5 and a larger section has climbing features and a lighthouse with tall slides. It has a -tures are made of a compact wood that is resistant to decay. The whole family can cool off in the free Splash Pad , a water play area of dancing fountains located next to the grab-and-go Spa Beach Bistro where you can design your own pizza and get a cold drink before taking up a spot under an umbrella to watch the kids play. Make sure to check out the Splash Pad at night, when there are lights and music to go along with the dancing water. Kids get hands-on learning while playing at the Great Explorations Children’s Museum . At “Great-Ex” there are places to climb, experiments to try and tables of building materials to channel their inner architect. The Replay Amusement Museum is the kind of museum the whole family can look forward to as a hands-on experience. Like a greatest hits of arcade games, it has more than 120 playable games and unique amusement devices that you can play all day for one set price. Bridge the gap between the sweet memories of games of your youth with the latest fascinations of the younger generation. DUNEDIN Kids can be the artist and appreciate the work on display at the David L. Mason Children's Art Museum at the Dunedin Fine Art Center . It features both a gallery and a kids’ activity center. Kids can take a painting or pottery class or explore artistic topics in art displays. CLEARWATER Kids can play swashbuckler at Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise while their parents help themselves to 90 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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