ample space to play. Intermezzo is both hip and grand, drawing inspiration from Parisian cafés. WHAT LOCALS KNOW: Fresh-painted murals show up and replace the old ones, making for delightful surprises. Grand Central District WHAT SETS IT APART: Grand Central enchants you with shady oaks lining rows of inventive shops and cafes. Folksy but sophisticated, it’s home to Come Out St. Pete and the anticipated St. Pete Pride Parade every June, a jubilant celebration and one of the biggest Pride parades and events series in the nation. Imagine Museum displays some of the highest-profile glass art in the region, and the Halloween on Central festival offers family-friendly fun. RECENT BUZZ: A new collection of shops features the dispensary Gold Leaf; the Cleopatra Ink tattoo and piercing parlor; Balance House, a spa with saunas and cold plunges; and Harbour Thread, a clothing and accessories shop. WHERE TO PLAY: Ingenious, comically themed rooms test your wits at The Great Escape Room. Paw-hop to PAW, the dog-friendly Pinellas Ale Works (the acronym is no accident!). WHAT LOCALS KNOW: Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe is an eclectically charming venue with mismatched furniture and oodles of charm. Choose from 300-plus beers, 75 wines and eight deli offerings. FAIRGROUNDS ST. PETE CENTRAL AVENUE Deuces Live District WHAT SETS IT APART: Predominantly Black-owned businesses and artists bring a dynamic, exciting energy to the district along historic 22nd Street South. The Woodson African American Museum of Florida serves as “the historic voice of the community.” The museum collaborates with community stakeholders such as the renovated Manhattan Casino. RECENT BUZZ: The district’s Collard Green Festival gives us gourmet, creative twists on the classic dish. WHERE TO PLAY: Take a stroll and learn about the past along the African American Heritage Trail. WHAT LOCALS KNOW: Iconic murals include tributes to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. The Black Lives Matter street painting is also a must-see. VISITSPC .COM 41
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