Saint Petersburg (Florida) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
About Saint Petersburg (Florida)
In 2020, the city was home to 258,000 people, with 2.1 million in the metropolitan area. The city publishes the free "Downtown St.Petersburg Guide & Map" booklet, updated each season, that contains maps, trolley routes, and listings for hundreds of museums, events, restaurants, & hotels along with coupons. You can find the guide in dispensers throughout downtown and in many businesses. Saint Petersburg was founded by John C. Williams from Detroit, Michigan, who purchased the land in 1876. The town began with the help of Peter Demens, who was instrumental in bringing a railroad connection there in 1888. Saint Petersburg was named after the Saint Petersburg in Russia, the birthplace of Peter Demens. A local legend says that John C. Williams and Peter Demens flipped a coin to see who would ha
Top Attractions in Saint Petersburg (Florida)
Explore the best things to see and do in Saint Petersburg (Florida):
- ★Cathedral Church of St. Peter
- ★Central Avenue's Monthly Gallery Walk
- ★Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center
- ★Church by the Sea
- ★Don CeSar Hotel
- ★Eckerd College Public Events
- ★First Friday
- ★First Methodist Church of St. Petersburg
Where to Eat in Saint Petersburg (Florida)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴400 Beach Seafood and Tap House
- 🍴9 Bangkok
- 🍴Brick and Mortar
- 🍴Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
- 🍴Coco Wood Grill
- 🍴El Cap's Burgers and Sandwiches
Where to Stay in Saint Petersburg (Florida)
- 🏨Alden Beach Resort
- 🏨Bay Palms Resort
- 🏨Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort
- 🏨Bellwether Beach Resort
- 🏨Best Western Beachfront
- 🏨Dolphin Beach Resort
Saint Petersburg (Florida) Travel Guide Sections
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