THINGS TO DO VisitSPC.com/Family family fun From fun in the sun to jaw-dropping magic tricks, St. Pete/Clearwater is the place to create memorable family moments. CLEARWATER Made famous by the hit move Dolphin Tale the Clearwater Marine Aquarium has a new 1.5-mil-lion-gallon dolphin habitat that allows the Aquarium to care for more rescued dolphins like their former resident, Winter, who unexpectedly and tragically passed away in November of 2021. Winter’s fans will be able to interact with her through an immersive virtual reality experience in the Clearwater Marine Aquarium theater. You can still experience nose-to-nose encounters with Hope, PJ, Nicholas, and Hemingway from the Dolphin Terrace. There are also resident nurse sharks Thelma and Louise, otters, sea turtles and stingrays that you can feed as part of the animal experience. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the animal hospital that takes care of injured marine life. After the animals are rescued, they are rehabilitated and released back into their natural habitats. Observe dolphins in their natural habitat during a tour on the Little Toot Dolphin Adventure , a charming tugboat that offers dolphin sightings up close as the wild dolphins jump and play in the wake from the boat. Set sail for a daytime or evening cruise aboard the Calypso Queen Tropical Party Buffet Cruise from Clearwater Beach. Dine on a delicious buffet meal while taking in panoramic views of Tampa Bay. Sunsets at Pier 60 is a great way to end the day on the beach with a festive send-off for the sunset, and a lineup of entertainment and artisans selling their wares. On Fridays and Saturdays, lay out a blanket on the beach for free movies played on a jumbo screen just after sunset. off in the splash pad, a water play area with fountains and vertical jets before heading to the Tilted Lawn to dry off and relax. The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center is an indoor classroom that tells the story of Tampa Bay and its unique ecosystem offering several interactive exhibits and an aquarium that showcases many different species found in local waters. Get your hands wet in the touch tank, watch a seahorse supper feeding and meet the two newest residents at the center, Bertha and Ruby, two rare Ornate Diamondback Terrapins. The “wet classroom” offers larger outdoor demonstrations and lectures and includes an amphitheater-style observation deck. Kids get a unique hands-on learning experience while playing at the Great Explorations Children’s Museum . There are places to climb, experiments to try and tables of building materials to enhance ST. PETE The St. Pete Pier is a popular waterfront destination with lots to do from the St. Peterburg Museum of History to shopping at The Marketplace and dining outdoors at the Spa Beach Bistro . There is plenty of space for the kids to explore at the nautical themed Glazer Family Playground with slides, swings, and a kiddie obstacle course. Kids and adults can cool TAMPA BAY WATCH DISCOVERY CENTER St. Pete/Clearwater to hosting world-class events year-round. From enjoying music along the waters of Tampa Bay to cheering on sports’ biggest names to fun on the famous sugar-white sand, you can plan trip after trip around special events. Check out the full up-to-date list of diverse celebrations at VisitSPC.com/Events. VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM 95 events Being an outdoor paradise with ideal weather lends
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