When the temperatures sky rocket, these are some of the best spots in St. Pete/Clearwater to beat the heat. From splash-tastic water parks to indoor trampolines and rock climbing to glowing glass galleries... finding some respite from the Florida heat is easy.
Make a splash with two giant twisty water slides, a kids splash zone and a winding, lazy river! Located at the Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel, this family-friendly water park is the perfect destination for staying cool all day long.
Thanks to Tropicana Field's huge dome enclosure, Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball games can be watched in the comfort of central A/C! Cheer on your favorite team without breaking a sweat. Click to see the game schedule!
This 10,000-square-foot indoor rock climbing gym takes fun to the next level! Great for beginners or seasoned pros, the pros are on-hand to help you get verticle. One hour quick climb sessions are just $10 or stay all day for $18.
Stay cool with a half-day adventure to Egmont Key, located just off the coast of St. Pete Beach. Fun on the water includes dolphin encounters, snorkeling, and shelling. A great activity for the whole family, excursions start at $28 for kids and $40 for adults.
Go from extreme heat to deep freeze! Rent a pair of ice skates and take some laps around the ice rink. Public skating sessions are available daily starting at $8.50. Their new NHL-sized rink is scheduled to open August 2016.
There's a place where bouncing off the walls is totally acceptable! This gigantic indoor trampoline arena is tons of bouncing fun for all ages. Unlimited jumping is just $19.99 per day.
A cool, dark theater with luxurious electric recliners and crystal clear HD screens makes movie-watching a great afternoon activity. Hit up Cobbster's Kitchen & Bar for a delicious meal first or bring it in the theater for optimal snacking.
An inflatable water park located in the Gulf, just off the shore behind TradeWinds Island Grand, features inflatable slides, floating trampolines, chill-out loungers and floating cabanas. Open seasonally (March - October), hourly rates at $16 per person.
This stunning, permanent collection of unique glass artwork by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is a delightful destination to beat the heat for a few hours. Marvel in the explosion of colors in a magnificent 10,000-square-foot setting. Admission starts at $14.95.
