Local Area Attractions Near St. Petersburg / Madeira Beach KOA Holiday

St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach offer beautiful beaches, delicious restaurants, shopping, fishing charters, casino cruises and more. Busch Gardens, the Salvador Dalí Museum, Winter the Dolphin, and more are waiting for you to discover! Check out our list of top things to do in the area below.

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

This historic fishing village is a must see when visiting Madeira Beach. Explore the boardwalk, shops, bars and watersports outfitters.

12901 Gulf Blvd

Madeira Beach, FL 33708

727-238-3671

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Gulf of Mexico & Surrounding Beaches

Gulf of Mexico & Surrounding Beaches

The Golf of Mexico is home to some of Florida's best beaches. Whether you are looking for a quiet beach, shelling, fishing, or just want to sink your toes in the sand, The Gulf Coast is the place to be!

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Pinellas County Fitness Trail

Pinellas County Fitness Trail

Roller blade, bike, walk or run on the popular 47-mile Pinellas County Fitness Trail, which runs in front of the campground.

St. Pete Pier District

St. Pete Pier District

The St. Pete Pier was recently named the #2 new attraction in the country by USA Today. Come explore its 26 acres of sparkling Tampa Bay waterfront! Visitors will find waterfront restaurants, interactive areas for families, a marketplace of local artisans and vendors, a fishing deck, stunning public art and much more. Even more exciting: You can exPIERience almost all of it for free.

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Salvador Dali Museum

Salvador Dali Museum

Dedicated to the works of Salvador Dali, the museum houses more than 2,000 works of art in 20,000 square feet of gallery space. Open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1 Dali Blvd

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

727-823-3767

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Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center

Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center

The CHIHULY COLLECTION is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique artwork. This presentation is unique as it is the first installation of Chihuly art in a building designed specifically for that purpose. Designed so that the art and architecture work together to create a visitor experience unlike any other exhibition of Chihuly's art. The Collection is marked at the entrance by an iconic 20-foot sculpture created especially for the site. The Collection includes Chihuly's spectacular large-scale installations such as Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier created specifically for the Collection along with several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds, which have thrilled audiences around the globe. Each space has been designed individually to complement each installation producing unique visual experiences.

720 Central Ave

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

The mission of the market is to be the ‘heart' of St. Petersburg — the place where people feel a strong sense of joyful connectedness and creative community. While farmers, great food, interesting crafts, and lively music are all wonderful elements of the market, this spirit of community is what really defines the Saturday Morning Market experience. The market runs every Saturday from October to May, 9AM–2PM.

230 1st St SE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

St. Petersburg's sunken gardens is 100 years old and home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Explore cascading waterfalls, demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants, flowers and new inhabitants; flamingos.

1825 4th St. N

St. Petersburg, FL 33704

727-551-3106

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Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has an encyclopedic collection of art from around the globe and across the centuries, with almost 5,000 years of civilization represented by more than 18,000 objects extending from antiquity to the present. The collection includes works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Auguste Rodin, Kehinde Wiley, Jacob Lawrence, and many others, as well as ancient Greek and Roman, Asian, African, Art of the Americas and Native American art. The Museum's photographic collection is one of the largest and most significant in the Southeast. The MFA has been repeatedly named the best art museum in the Tampa Bay area, and houses the largest compregensive art collection in Florida.

255 Beach Dr NE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Fort De Soto Park

Fort De Soto Park

Dubbed the best family beach by Parent's magazine, Fort De Soto Park covers five islands and 1,136 acres in Tampa Bay and the Golf of Mexico. Offering fishing, biking, canoeing, and tours of Fort De Soto's historic fort and museum.

3500 Pinellas Bayway S

St. Petersburg, FL 33715

727-582-2267

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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a 245-acre protected area in St. Petersburg, Florida, located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. It is operated by St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation and includes the Boyd Hill Environmental Center, a bird-of-prey aviary, and more than three miles of trails through a variety of ecosystems. Facilities include a playground and picnic areas. While visiting, explore the many metal statues throughout the park built by the late Paul Eppling, a long time resident of St. Petersburg, who used recycled metal and scrap metal for his sculptures.

1101 Country Club Way S

St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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The Beachcomber Cruises & Charters

The Beachcomber Cruises & Charters

The Beachcomber offers five unique cruise and charter options for you to choose from. Try your gambling luck on the Ocean Jewel Casino, spot dolphins on the Egmont Key Island Adventure Charter, spend the day deep sea fishing on the Captain Kidd and more!

6200 Gulf Boulevard

St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

800-544-4222

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The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium

Come see why The Florida Aquarium is one of the top aquariums in the country! Featuring sharks, alligators, penguins, shark swims and wild dolphin tours.

701 Channelside Drive

Tampa, FL 33602

813-273-4000

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Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park

Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park

Home to more than 1,300 animals and known as one of the most beautiful tropical settings in the world, Zoo Tampa is a must see! View Florida manatees, Indian rhinos, stingrays, giant tortoises and more.

1101 W Sligh Ave

Tampa, FL 33604

813-935-8552

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for the ultimate family adventure! Enjoy world-class thrill rides, live entertainment, Falcon's Fury, and more than 12,000 animals. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida, with the entire park landscaped and designed around themes of Africa and Asia.

10165 Mckinley Dr

Tampa, FL 33612

813-884-4386

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Adventure Island

Adventure Island

Adventure Island is a water park located northeast of Tampa, Florida, across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions, and is located 30 minutes away from the campground!

10001 McKinley Dr

Tampa, FL 33612

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Hubbard's Marina

Hubbard's Marina

Located at John's Pass Historic Fishing Village and Boardwalk renowned for its world class fishing, dining, shopping, and sightseeing tours. People come from all over the world to enjoy a day on the 1100 foot Boardwalk overlooking "The Pass" where you can do it all! Offering deep sea fishing trips, dolphin sightseeing and nature cruises, as well as beach shelling and snorkeling trips.

170 Johns Pass Boardwalk

Madeira Beach, FL 33708

727-393-1947

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Ringling Art Museum

Ringling Art Museum

Recognized as the official State Art Museum of Florida, the Museum of Art offers 21 galleries of European paintings as well as Cypriot antiquities, Asian Art, American paintings, and contemporary art. The Ulla R. and Arthur F. Searing Wing hosts a variety of traveling exhibitions throughout the year.

The Mall at Sundial

The Mall at Sundial

The Mall at Sundial is downtown St. Pete's premier destination to shop, dine, and unwind – an oasis in the heart of the city's bustling downtown center. Just steps from the world famous waterfront, The Mall at Sundial is home to a special collection of shops, restaurants, and services unique to the Tampa Bay area.

153 2nd Ave N

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Walsinham Park

Walsinham Park

Situated on 354 acres, Walsingham Park provides endless opportunities for recreation. Including: hiking, jogging, cycling, wildlife viewing, fishing and boating.

12615 102nd Ave N

Largo, FL 33778

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Imagine Museum

Imagine Museum

Imagine Museum features a spectacular collection of contemporary glass art from around the world. Experience the evolution of the studio glass art movement of artists who have turned it into contemporary masterpieces of color, motion, and light.

1901 Central Ave

St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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