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Kid-Friendly Downtown St. Petersburg: There’s more to Florida than theme parks and beaches. Downtown St. Pete’s kid-friendly attractions are interactive and educational.

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Candid Visitor Comments

Visitors to the St. Pete/Clearwater area share a few of their favorite things about their visit.

John Levique Pirate Days

Celebrate John Levique Pirate Days at John's Pass.

The Best of St. Pete/Clearwater

Watch a "best of" video of St. Pete/Clearwater beaches, shopping, dining, history, culture and lots more.

Suncoast Beach Trolley

Explore the neighborhoods of St. Pete Beach with ease aboard the Suncoast Beach Trolley!

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From pirate ships to parasail rides, kids have plenty to be thrilled about.

Beach Adventures for Kids

Score points with your kids by taking them on these amazing vacation adventures.

Child playing at Great Explorations Children's Museum.

Great Explorations, The Children's Museum

At Great Explorations, kids experiment using stethoscopes and microscopes, strobe lights and lasers.

Winter, a bottlenose dolphin, at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Winter the Dolphin Captures the World’s Heart

After losing her tail in a crab trap, Winter is relearning to swim with a prosthetic tail at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

John's Pass Fishing Village & Boardwalk

For a break from the beach, check out the village’s many shops, take a spin on a WaveRunner or join a dolphin cruise.

Family Fun on the Beaches of St. Pete/Clearwater

With so many fabulous beaches to choose from – lively or deserted, nostalgic or modern vibe – family fun can be found everywhere.

Heritage Village, a 21-acre open-air museum in Largo, Florida.

Heritage Village: In Touch with the Past

Heritage Village re-creates Florida’s rich history, from conquistadors to early settlers to the start of the industrial age.

Honeymoon Island's Rotary Centennial Nature Center

The Rotary Centennial Nature Center spotlights the flora and fauna of Honeymoon Island, one of the state’s most popular parks.

Rent bikes with family in St. Pete/Clearwater

A Child's Adventure Tale

Follow siblings ages 14, 8 and 4 as they find serendipity at a St. Petersburg science center, aquarium and botanical garden.