Clearwater Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Pinellas County, Florida, United States
About Clearwater
Clearwater used to be the home of the Tocobaga American Indian people. Around 1835, the United States Army began construction of Fort Harrison as an outpost during the Seminole Wars. The fort was located on a bluff overlooking Clearwater Harbor, which later became part of an early 20th-century residential development called Harbor Oaks. The name "Clear Water" is thought to have come from a fresh water spring flowing from near where the City Hall building is located today. There were many other freshwater springs that dotted the bluff, many in the bay or harbor. During theAmerican Civil War, Union gunboats repeatedly raided the community's supplies, as most of the able-bodied men were away fighting for the Confederate Army. The town began developing in the late nineteenth century, prompted
Top Attractions in Clearwater
Explore the best things to see and do in Clearwater:
- ★Clearwater Beach
- ★Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- ★Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training
- ★Sand Key Park
- ★Tampa Bay Segs
- ★Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training
Where to Eat in Clearwater
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Frenchie's
- 🍴Fuji Yamas
- 🍴Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar
- 🍴Saute Cafe
Where to Stay in Clearwater
- 🏨Belleair Beach Club
- 🏨Comfort Suites Dunedin
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites Clearwater Bayside
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater - Ulmerton Road
- 🏨Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
- 🏨Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
Clearwater Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: