Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE
Supported by canary-yellow cables, the impressive, 4-mile Sunshine Skyway Bridge
($1.25 toll) spans Tampa Bay south of St Petersburg. It's worth the toll just to experience
this dramatic arc over the bay. This bridge is actually a replacement for the original span,
which was destroyed in 1980 when a boat, Summit Venture,rammed into its base. Bits of
the old bridge now bookend the modern one and form what is proudly hailed as the
'world's largest fishing pier.'
At about 2 miles, the
South Skyway Fishing Pier
is the longest stretch. Both North
and South piers offer dramatic bay-and-bridge views, especially at sunset, and there are
bait shops with rentals for the anglers crowding the railings. To enter the piers, sightsee-
ing costs $3 per car; fishing costs $4 per car plus $4 per person. Just want a quick peek?
Free public parks are situated at each pier's base.
Tours
St Pete Preservation Walking Tours
WALKING TOURS
( 727-824-7802;
www.stpetepreservation.org
;
tours $5; 10am Sat Oct-Apr)
Join these two-hour tours run by knowledgeable docents from the Preservation Society.
Tours take in historic downtown architecture and well-preserved suburbs such as Old
Northeast, Bahama Shores and Kenwood.
Allen's Aquatic Adventures
WATER SPORTS
( 727-709-0088;
www.allensaquaticadventures.com
; sunset cruises adult/child $25/12.50)
Wakeboarding, water-skiing, wake skating and skimming, you name it, Allen Clark can
sort it for you. In addition, join him for Frisbee fun and adventures around the historic sites
of Egmont Key (four people $200).
Festivals & Events
Grand Prix
SPORTS
(
www.gpstpete.com
;
Mar)
