6 days in St. Petersburg, Clearwater & Tampa Itinerary

Located on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, St.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): explore the world behind art at The Dali Museum, examine the collection at Imagine Museum, then shop like a local with Morean Art Center, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Saint Pete Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with AlexArt International Art Gallery, examine the collection at The Ringling, then enjoy the sand and surf at Siesta Beach, and finally shop like a local with The Gallery on Siesta Key.

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Miami to St. Petersburg is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. July in St. Petersburg sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 79°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Clearwater.

Holding the record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a single year, Clearwater offers long sandy beaches and proximity to other major cities in the Tampa Bay area.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Beach Walk, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, then enjoy the sand and surf at Honeymoon Island State Park, and finally zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

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Getting from St. Petersburg to Clearwater by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in July, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Tampa.

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): try your luck at Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, then get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, and then wander the streets of Ybor City. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Tampa Bay History Center, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

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You can drive from Clearwater to Tampa in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.