attractions in the country. The botanical paradise is home to more than 50,000 tropical and subtropical plants. THREE TO SEE: “Garner’s Dive Shop” is a floor-to-ceiling climbable structure that provides 360-degree views of the mu-seum. Nothing says childhood better than the “Treehouse,” a flying ship and cabin set upon two tree trunks, complete with a slide. In “Fossil Park,” kids can touch and dig for real fossils, see a prehistoric raptor nest and experience what Florida looked like in the Miocene Era. THE DALÍ MUSEUM Step into the surreal world of Salvador Dalí and soak in the brilliance on St. Pete’s waterfront as you explore an unparalleled collection of works from one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Discover thought-provoking perspectives — iconic melting clocks to innovative digital art features — including “Dalí Alive 360°,” an immersive experience bringing Dalí ’s work to life like never before. Plus, enjoy Spanish-inspired tapas at Café Gala while taking in the stunning architecture and more. 727-823-3767 thedali.org @thedalimuseum @thedalimuseum @dalimuseum One of USA Today's 10Best Attractions for Car Lovers, the museum located in Pinellas Park features a collection of vintage cars and vehicles spanning centuries and continents. Many vehicles exemplify early approaches to aerody-namics and engineering. THREE TO SEE: The world's first self-pro-pelled vehicle, the 1770 Fardier de Cugnot , is a wheeled cart that ran on steam power. More than a showcase of historic vehicles, the museum spotlights the engineers whose innovations made them. An entire wing of the museum is dedicated to vintage European posters and litho-graphs featuring early 20th Century movies, politics and entertainment. TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM The only dedicated Beatles museum in the United States recently moved its digs from Dunedin to downtown St. Petersburg. It boasts more than 1,600 items of Beatles memorabilia, including artifacts and one-of-a-kind items. Nearly 1,000 are on display at any given time, with new items constantly rotating in. THREE TO SEE: The new space means enough room to display Ringo Starr’s drum kit . Check out a pair of John Lennon’s iconic glasses that defined the style of a generation. See the sitars that George Harrison played, effectively introducing Indian music to Western pop. PENNY LANE BEATLES MUSEUM THE FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM A powerful cultural experience in the heart of downtown. STEP INSIDE. 727-820-0100 55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg thefhm.org TheFHM thefhm FLHolocaustMus florida-holocaust-museum VISITSPC.COM 67