Culture and Heritage

Tarpon Springs: Visit the Greek village of Tarpon Springs, "the sponge capital of the world."

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St.Petersburg is home to a diverse and thriving arts scene.

Celebrate John Levique Pirate Days at John's Pass.

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

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

One of the area’s best-kept cultural secrets is the wealth of museums in Tarpon Springs, a town with a strong Greek heritage.

Two historic hotels – the Vinoy and the Don CeSar – hark back to a gracious era of luxury and glamour.

Art walks, museum tours, theater (indoors and out) and music of all sorts come together in St. Petersburg’s burgeoning arts scene.

Spend an afternoon meandering through the many galleries and antiques stores in downtown St. Petersburg or St. Pete Beach.

From the Greek Epiphany Celebration to St. Petersburg Pride to the African American Heritage Celebration, culture takes center stage.

Greek sponge divers converged on Tarpon Springs in the early 1900s and developed the world's largest sponge industry.

The rich history of the area takes you from Indian mounds dating from 1000 AD to train depots of the Industrial Age.

Local museum highlights the history and culture of Old Tampa Bay.