Treasure Bay Hotel and Marina - Local Area
Treasure Island, Florida Things to Do
Treasure Bay Hotel & Marina is located on the Boca Ciega Bay in the heart of Treasure Island, Florida, across from the Gulf of Mexico, between St. Pete Beach and John's Pass. Treasure Island’s beaches are some of the whitest and widest in Florida inviting visitors to lounge under a shaded umbrella, wind surf, parasail, ride the waves or explore life below the soothing aqua-hued waters by snorkeling and scuba diving. Discover a litany of Treasure Island, FL things to do at Treasure Bay Hotel!
Minutes from Treasure Island across the various bridges are St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota and Orlando, which offer a myriad of entertainment opportunities, attractions and cultural diversions, including Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Ringling Center for Cultural Arts, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Tarpon Springs, St. Pete Bay Walk, Florida International Museum, Florida Holocaust Museum and Salvador Dali Museum.
Treasure Island is 13 miles northeast of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and 26 miles southwest of Tampa International Airport. It is 114 miles west of Orlando International Airport.
Luxe Top 10 Treasure Island, Florida Vacation Hotspots
Busch Gardens
Combining thrill rides with wonderful animal attractions, a day at Busch Gardens will delight everyone in the family. The theme park is divided into nine different areas fashioned after locations in Africa, including Nairobi where the Great Ape Domain can be found, the Serengeti Plain, where over 800 animals roam in a natural habitat setting, Egypt, which features Montu, the southeast's longest and tallest inverted roller, and much more. The Bird Gardens and Land of the Dragons, an adventure play area for children, complete a tour of Busch Gardens.
Adventure Island
Owned by Busch Gardens, this 25-acre water park offers loads of twisting and turning slides and water attractions. Daredevils will be thrilled by high speed rides such as The Water Moccasin, a 6-story-high twisting, extra wide water slide, and Tampa Typhoon, a 76-foot near free-fall drop. Splash Attack, a 12-level tree house with more than 50 slides, water jets and rope climbs, guarantee younger visitors will be entertained for hours. The whole family can get into the fun at Paradise Lagoon, a giant swimming pool with waterfalls, jumping platforms, cannonball slides, and translucent water tubes.
Ringling Center for Cultural Arts
John Ringling, one of the five original circus kings of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and his wife, Mable purchased 20 acres of waterfront property in Sarasota, Florida in 1911. Today, that investment welcomes visitors from around the globe with fine art, a historic mansion, two circus museums and a jewel box of a theater. The Ringlings dreamed of helping Sarasota develop into a metropolitan boom town and they became involved in the community, bought real estate, and eventually owned approximately 25 percent of Sarasota’s total area.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the oldest continuously operating attractions in the State of Florida. Open to the public in December of 1940, the “Gardens” has retained its old Florida charm and very little has changed over the past sixty-eight years. A visit to the Gardens will bring back the memories of Florida days gone by. Sarasota Jungle Gardens features 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding jungle trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows twice daily. The “Kiddie Jungle” features a tree house, haunted tree, tiger swings, slide and a custom wooden train for the children.
Tarpon Springs
The Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the worlds finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek restaurants, markets, and bakeries in the country. In addition to dining and bakeries, the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks feature natural sponges, sponge diving, tours, sightseeing cruises, unique Greek and Florida souvenirs, lots of shopping, jewelry, art galleries, an aquarium, hand rolled cigars and Bouzoukia (live entertainment).
St. Pete Bay Walk
St. Pete Bay Walk offers visitors a diverse array of retail and restaurants and is anchored by a 20-screen Muvico Theatre. There is something for everyone to enjoy on any given day. BayWalk boasts a lively atmosphere throughout the year, hosting a variety of live music performances, festivals and other special events.
Florida International Museum
Florida International Museum (FIM) has become one of Florida's premier cultural attractions since it opened in 1995. The museum opened with the John F. Kennedy Exhibition and later featured the Cuban Missile Crisis exhibition. In 2000, the museum became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and has since housed artifacts from the Smithsonian and traveling exhibitions on a rotating basis.
Florida Holocaust Museum
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg's Museum district, the Florida Holocaust Museum houses the premier permanent exhibit called History, Hope and Heritage; a compelling history of individuals who confronted hatred and violence and coped with persecution and isolation. Through a collection of works of art, photographs and historical artifacts, visitors are guided through a vibrant multimedia presentation.
Salvador Dali Museum
World famous, the Salvador Dali Museum ranks as one of the top attractions in Florida. Daily tours of the museum's fascinating collection will educate and entertain about one of the 20th century's greatest artists.
St. Petersburg Pier
The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg is a unique piece of Florida architecture that offers visitors a chance to experience the waterfront in the Tampa Bay area. Situated at the end of 1/4 mile long approach, this five story inverted pyramid features shops, galleries, restaurants, The Pier Aquarium, dolphin sightseeing cruises, pelican feeding, surrey bike rental, a kid's club, live music and even boat docks.
