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Explore the Rich Past of the Sunshine City at the St. Petersburg Museum of History
The City of St. Petersburg has always had a penchant for piers. In the early 1900s, it had three competing piers within a few blocks of each other: the 3,000-foot Railroad Pier (opened 1889), the 1,500-foot Brantley Pier (1896), and the 2,000-foot Fountain of Youth Pier (1901). These days, there’s… Read More
Mix Fun, Education and Environmental Awareness on An Eco-Tour of Tampa Bay
Three times a day, a covered catamaran departs from Gate 23 at the St. Pete Pier for a special trip around Tampa Bay. It’s part pleasure tour and part sightseeing tour, but it’s also something much more important than that. It’s a tour that educates people about the ecology of… Read More
Top Ways to Spend Date Night at the Pier
The St. Pete Pier is the perfect spot for a date night with a difference. Actually, it’s more like an entire collection of spots — and that’s exactly what makes the downtown destination a great option for couples looking for a break from the same old routine. You’re able to… Read More
For Extra Fun, Take the Ferry to the Pier
If you’re visiting Tampa, or live there, don’t pass up a chance to experience one of the more unique excursions the Bay area has to offer. It’s called the Cross Bay Ferry, and it drops you off near the entrance to the St. Pete Pier. You’ll enjoy a scenic, hour-long… Read More
Holiday Cheer at the St. Pete Pier: Join the Fun at the Winter Beach Festival
The St. Pete Pier celebrates the Holiday season by serving up a typical Florida winter with a side of “up north.” The headliner of our Winter Beach festivities, which run from November 20 to January 17, is a skating rink. In case you haven’t heard, there’s not much in the… Read More
Check Out These Fun Fall Events at the St. Pete Pier
Ahhhhh, fall. The summer swelter begins to recede, and the overall energy picks up around here. People get outdoors, sometimes even wearing long pants! And sleeves! Fall events kick in, too. After a very quiet fall last year, the St. Pete Pier is thrilled to finally celebrate the season with… Read More
Fresco’s: An Unforgettable Waterfront Dining ExPIERience
When Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro opened in 2004, it was at the gateway to a very different St. Pete Pier — a 31-year-old attraction that featured an “inverted pyramid” building at the end of a long stretch of pavement, with little else in between. Still, for 16 years the restaurant persevered,… Read More
Duke Energy Drone Light Show at the St. Pete Pier
The City of St. Petersburg is hosting a celebration in honor of the St. Pete Pier’s first anniversary. Join us as we celebrate with the Duke Energy Drone Light Show! This one-of-a-kind immersive light show will consist of 300 drones equipped with LED lights, creating formations stretching over 500ft across… Read More
The St. Pete Pier is the Place to Be for a 3-Day 4th of July Celebration
2020 was not a great year for many things – including fireworks. Fortunately, The St. Pete Pier is making up for it in a big way with a three-day event dubbed, simply, “The Fourth.” The calendar has cooperated, too: July 4th falls on a Sunday this year, with most people… Read More
The Fourth
Friday, July 2nd, 5 pm to 10 pm Saturday, July 3rd, 12 pm to 10 pm Sunday, July 4th, 6 am to Fireworks Show at 9 pm Join us for the inaugural “The Fourth” Independence Day Celebration at St. Pete Pier. This 3-day event is filled with fun activities for… Read More
Make Your Own Photo Collection of The Pier’s Fantastic Public Art
The St. Pete Pier is nothing if not photogenic. So how about trying a fun, easy exercise the next time you visit? Set selfies aside for a few minutes and point your camera toward the magnificent public art that has been strategically placed throughout the 26-acre park to enhance the… Read More
Join Basil, Our Influencer Pooch, for a Dog’s-Eye Tour of the Pier
Hi, there. I’m Basil, and that’s my sister Mozzarella. We do everything together. Sometimes I get tired of walking my human Jami around on this thing called a leash. (I swear she would get totally lost without me.) Still, I’m willing to put up with it if I can cruise… Read More
Make the St. Pete Pier Part of Your Fitness Routine
From the outset, the St. Pete Pier was designed as a haven for a wide array of outdoor activities. They include strolling, sightseeing, lounging, sunbathing, dining, fishing — we could go on and on — but the fact is, it’s also the perfect place for some serious exercise. The dramatic… Read More