St Petersburg

Rare is the city that blends artistic icons, festive events, vibrant nightlife and family-friendly attractions like cosmopolitan St. Petersburg. Plus, it’s all set against the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay, with more than two miles of waterfront parks and walkways to enjoy.

St. Petersburg is the 5th most populous city in the state of Florida and the second largest city in the Tampa Bay Area. The city is located on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It is connected to mainland Florida to the north; with the city of Tampa to the east by causeways and bridges across Tampa Bay; and to Bradenton in the south by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which traverses the mouth of the bay.

With an average of some 361 days of sunshine each year, and a Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine (768 days), it is nicknamed “The Sunshine City.” Due to its good weather and low cost of living, the city has long been a popular retirement destination, although in recent years the population has moved in a much more youthful direction. American Style magazine ranked St. Petersburg its top mid-size city in 2011, citing its “vibrant” arts scene.

Perennially named a top art destination of its size, St. Petersburg is a focal point for the arts in Florida. The world renowned Salvador Dali, the Chihuly Collection at the Morean Arts Center and the Museum of Fine Arts are just some of the “must visit” places on any travelers list. Interspersed throughout are dozens of galleries and exhibition spaces for national, international and local artists to display their wares. Monthly “Art Walks” are popular among residents and visitors alike. Spring in St. Petersburg brings several different art festivals and the American Stage converts a local waterfront park to an outdoor theater for a fortnight.

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