Major Attractions

Clearwater and its island beaches are fortunate to offer something for everybody. Our attractions include arts and museums, the natural environment, historical buildings, special events and more traditional "attractions" such as theme parks, whatever your preference. The sampling of attractions below offers a little bit of everything.

	Adventure Island 4500 Bougainvillea, Tampa (813) 987-5660. Tampa Bay's only outdoor water theme park.
	Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 3000 East Busch Blvd., Tampa (813) 987-5082. An extraordinary atmosphere filled with naturalistic animal habitats and shows, hair-raising roller coasters, Rhino Rally and more, dazzling live entertainment.
	Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater (727) 447-0980. A very unique natural attraction where one can view, touch and experience the biology and behavior of bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, river otters, sting rays, local fish, coral reefs, mangroves and more.
	The Dunedin Fine Art Center/David L. Mason Children's Art Museum 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin (727) 298-3322. Includes a unique children's art museum in addition to works of many Florida and local artists.
	The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813) 273-4020. A world-class educational facility featuring nearly 5,000 aquatic plants and animals which tell the tale of water, native land and marine animals in Florida.
	Florida Botanical Gardens 12175 125th Street North, Largo (727) 582-2100. Specialty gardens featuring Florida plants including wildlife nesting habitat, restored wetlands and natural bridges.
	Gulf Coast Museum of Art 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo (727) 518-6833. Features contemporary Florida art with a special focus on contemporary craft media objects from the 12 Southeastern states.
	Heritage Village 1909 125th Street, Largo (727) 582-2123. An open-air living history museum featuring 23 turn-of-the-century structures.
	J.B. Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures 12959 State Road 54, Odessa (813) 926-1133. Working cattle ranch which returns visitors to the simpler life of the "Cracker Cowboy." Designated an important bird area by Florida Audubon Society.
	Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa (813) 932-0245. One of the top three zoos of its size in North America featuring more than 1,500 animals representing 350 exotic species including the manatee.
	Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater (727) 462-6024. A showcase of the plant and animal species native to the area. Preserve featuring rescued and rehabilitated birds, reptilian, insect and fish displays, plant and energy exhibits, and nature trails through a diversity of natural Florida habitats, allowing viewing of native birds, insects, amphibians, mammals and reptiles.
	MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa (813) 987-6100. Largest science center in the Southeastern United States and home of Florida's only IMAX DOME theater.
	Phantom Sport Fishing 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach (727) 442-1786. Charter fishing boat for novices to avid anglers, the Phantom can accommodate you. Clearwater fishing specializing in four, six, eight, hour fishing trips. Captain Butch Ford will make you feel right at home fishing for Gulf fish.
	Sunsets at Pier 60 Pier 60, Clearwater Beach (727) 449-1036. A "street" festival located on the promenade portion of Clearwater Beach's famous fishing pier, celebrating the setting of the sun and featuring artists, craftsmen and performers with weekend musical entertainment.
	Sponge Docks/Historical Downtown Main Street Tarpon Springs (727) 937-6109. Authentic Greek heritage and community.