COMMUNITIES VisitSPC.com/StPete St. Pete has fast-tracked the Florida good life, blending metropolitan chic with a laid-back Sunshine State of mind. It’s where strolling a seemingly endless waterfront and “Is this real?” views knock you over in a good way. Score clutch finds at ultra-cool boutiques. Find inspiration at world-class museums or bike nature trails. Lounge with a latte or lean into nostalgia with an afternoon of shuffle-board. Wait! What’s that? Another new restaurant?! St. Pete’s foodie scene is perpetually leveling up. And so are its mind-blowing murals. There’s also nightlife for days. Pour it on at craft brewer-ies. Play games. Sing karaoke. Sip sophistication slowly at cool cocktail bars. In short, we’re not surprised that BBC dubbed the Burg “The Weekend MVP,” the go-to spot for an “artsy, nature-filled weekend.” ST. PETE ST. PETE PIER/WATERFRONT A postcard-perfect promenade and sensational shorebirds compete for your attention with some of the best museums on Earth. At St. Pete’s Waterfront District , the old guard meets the vanguard at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg , or get surreal at The Dalí Museum , where The Dalí Dome blows minds with 360-degree experiences. DATE NIGHT? Catch a show at the Mahaffey Theater . GATHERING THE FAM? Grab a waterfront table at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille , treat the kids to a scoop at Drift-wood Café or upgrade a night out at Teak . Perry’s Porch is a casually chic coastal eatery that’s perfect for kicking back before or after the fun. Rooftop bar Pier Teaki serves up refreshing cocktails and heart-stopping views of the ’Burg’s skyline. THE ULTIMATE “WISH YOU WERE HERE” MOMENT: The Dalí Museum HAVE THE KIDS? Let them burn off that extra energy at the Glazer Family Playground — easily one of the coolest parks in Florida. Don’t forget the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center ! Stop for a selfie by Naomi Haverland’s stunning aquatic mural , then head inside. Blade the Pier helps you shimmy and sway on the scenic paths. 38 AMERICA’S FAVORITE BEACHES
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