The cosmopolitan city of St. Petersburg has long been known for its scenic bayfront and renowned art museums.
Thanks to the city's charter, the bayfront can’t be developed so it’s perfect for walking or bicycling.
The city was co-founded by John C. Williams from Detroit, and Peter Demens, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad there in 1888. It was named after Saint Petersburg, Russia, where Peter Demens had spent half of his youth.
With 361 days of sun a year and a full spectrum of things to see and do, the Sunshine City (as it’s nicknamed) is one of Florida’s most visited destinations.
The Museum of Fine Arts showcases works by Monet, Gauguin, Renoir, O’Keeffe and others.
In recent years, lively downtown St. Pete has also emerged as a hot spot for shopping, museums, dining, nightlife and entertainment.
In fact, it reminds me of Coconut Grove and South Beach.
Just down the street, the Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center features some of the most brilliant and intricate creations of famous glass artist Dale Chihuly.
The largest fresh market in the southeast U.S. is open every Saturday, featuring over 130 diverse vendors with a large variety of delicious food and live music.
I bought horseradish pickles and Thai dumplings. What a place!
This guy would move every five minutes and play a song for tips.
The iconic Dali Museum displays Salvador Dali’s work in a stunning, surreal new building with a flowing geodesic dome known as the “Enigma.”
The views from inside the dome are fantastic.
And the view from outside isn't bad either!
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