Quality Inn Saint Petersburg North-Tampa Bay

One of the oldest roadside attractions in the United States, the Sunken Gardens is a “living museum” where visitors can enjoy an easy walk through a number of botanical and wildlife areas. Animals on display include koi, tortoises, flamingos, and other exotic birds. Entry to the park requires an admission fee. Accessibility: There are at least 7 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of 4th Street North at the west end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with...

This is a paddle route meant for kayaking, canoeing, or other forms of paddling- it is not a hiking route. Venture through man-made mangroves and the open waters of Weedon Island Preserve via this popular paddling trail. This trail is mostly in shallow water and is tide-dependent, so be sure the water level is high enough before beginning the paddle. The trail begins near the park’s pier and loops around the island, taking paddlers through a number of mangrove tunnels. Paddlers can also see...

This is a lively pier featuring art installations, fountains, and an observation tower, cafe, and bar. It is great for sunset and night photography. According to wheelchairtraveling.com: If you’re looking for a relaxing, low-key, winter vacation spot with interesting things to do this could be the place for you. St. Petersburg is located on Tampa Bay and because of some very thoughtful planning in the early 1900s most of the waterfront has been reserved for public parks or has access to the...

This route takes visitors to a series of overlooks that lead to the bay and among lakes in the area. It is a very flat but scenic loop that showcases the natural beauty of the park. There are options to shorten or extend this route by connecting to other trails in the extensive trail system. Visitors may catch a glimpse of the local birdlife or other wildlife that thrive in this habitat.

This level paved multi-use trail has some beautiful views of the bay and neighborhoods along the way. Accessibility: There are several designated accessible spaces in the large paved parking lot off of 1st Avenue Southeast at the south end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved concrete or asphalt (with partial edge barriers). It is typically 4 to 6 feet wide (with some wider passing spaces). There is a painted dividing line along...