COMMUNITIES VisitSPC.com/Communities Clearwater VisitSPC.com/Clearwater • Much more than a beach town, Clearwater charms with its colorful flora, diverse culture and scenic panoramas. Plus, it’s grown culturally at an exponential rate. Explore the city’s downtown and scenic waterfront aboard the Jolley Trolley and you’ll see why. The Cleveland Street District ’s sculptures and interactive murals never fail to impress. While there, grab a single-origin coffee just off the main strip at the Restoration Cafe . Concerts have brought life to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre . Venture toward Clearwater Beach, off Memorial Causeway, to pop in on the sea critters at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium , where you can spend quality time with dolphins, manatees and river otters. If you're in the mood for baseball, head over to BayCare Ballpark , spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Congo River Golf scores a hole-in-one with mini-golfers of all ages. The adventure-themed course takes you past waterfalls to gator feedings, scavenger hunts and arcade games. Follow up with some pie at Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza and homemade gelato. For big nights out and impromptu matinees, Ruth Eckerd Hall features A-list headliners and Broadway shows in its 73,000-square-foot theater. 40 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES