40th ISA World Championship
October 22-27, 2023
October 22-27, 2023
Shopping / Museums and Attractions / Self-guided tours / Beaches
Shopping
Downtown Shopping
From upscale shops and restaurants along Beach Drive, to eclectic shopping along Central Avenue, downtown St. Petersburg has it all!
Beach Drive
beachdrive.com
The 600 Block of Central Ave, "St. Pete's Coolest Street"
https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/central-ave
Tyrone Square Mall
6901 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(indoor Mall)
www.simon.com/mall/tyrone-square/stores
15-20-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg
John’s Pass Village
12901 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
johnspass.com
20 minutes drive from downtown St. Petersburg
Ellenton Premium
5461 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, FL 34222
(outdoor outlet)
www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ellenton/stores
25-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg
International Mall
2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 (high-end indoor Mall)
shopinternationalplaza.com/stores
25-30-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg
Museums and Attractions
See the Downtown Guide for details and discount coupons
Chihuly Collection
720 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.moreanartscenter.org/chihuly
A stunning collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork.
Dalí Museum
One Dalí Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
TheDali.org
The Dalí Museum celebrates the life and work of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) and features works from the artist’s entire career. The collection includes over 2,400 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity, including oil paintings, many original drawings, book illustrations, artists’ books, prints, sculpture, photos, manuscripts and an extensive archive of documents.
Duncan McClellan Gallery
2342 Emerson Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
dmglass.com
A rotating exhibitions showcasing national and internationally recognized glass artists. With an indoor gallery spaces and 5,000 square feet of outdoor courtyards and lushly planted sculpture gardens.
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
1925 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
greatex.org
For over 35 years, Great Explorations has been Tampa Bay’s preeminent children’s museum supporting practical learning applications through a proven creative curriculum.
Imagine Museum
1901 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.imaginemuseum.com
American and International contemporary glass art and artists.
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
150 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
thejamesmuseum.org
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art provides experiences that inspire human connection and transformation through art depicting the peoples, landscapes, and history of the American West, and wildlife of the world.
Museum of American Arts and Crafts
355 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.museumaacm.org
The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the American Arts and Crafts movement. MAACM is St. Petersburg’s newest museum, featuring stunning architecture, incredible works of art, and an ideal location in the downtown waterfront arts district.
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.mfastpete.org
A collection covering almost 5,000 years of civilization in thousands of objects extending from antiquity to present, in the heart of downtown’s scenic waterfront, the MFA is here for your discovery. A comprehensive art collection on Florida’s west coast. Highlights include masterpieces from Monet, O’Keeffe, De Kooning, Wiley, and others, a sculpture garden, and one of Florida’s most respected photography collections.
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th Street North, St.
Petersburg, FL 33704
www.stpete.org/visitors/sunken_gardens.php
St. Pete's oldest living museum is a botanical paradise in the midst of the bustling city. The 100-year-old Sunken Gardens is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Meandering paths guide visitors through a living collection of more than thousands of plant species, tropical plants and flowers with lush demonstration gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a flock of flamingos.
Self-Guided Tours
These tours are easily accomplished in a car. For more fun, rent a bike, ebike, or scooter and explore St. Pete!
Shine Mural Festival
stpeteartsalliance.org/shine-2023
The 9th annual SHINE festival takes place October 13-22, 2023. Is an outdoor art exhibition aimed at celebrating art for art’s sake. During SHINE, 14 new murals plus a series of Bright Spot community mural projects will be added to the art districts and surrounding neighborhoods of St. Petersburg’s downtown. Use the 2023 mural map (released in October 2023) to find the artists as they create or visit during the final weekend to see the completed works of art! Be sure to follow on social media at @shineonstpete for the most up to date details. Previous year's maps are also available on the website.
Preserve the 'Burg
With Preserve the 'Burg's Self-Guided Tour Book - included in your tournament bag - history follows you wherever you go! Explore famous landmarks and local treasures while reading some of our favorite stories from the past. With this guide, you'll be able to take a tour of Downtown St. Pete on your own time and discover 48-pages worth of places that make St. Pete special.
Beaches
Pinellas County is blessed with beaches for every mood, from beaches within walking distance to shops and restaurants, to isolated beaches surrounded by nature. For a full list of all the area's beaches, and to find the beach that fits your mood, visit www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/list/beach-every-mood
St. Pete Beach
Take the SunRunner bus from Southwest corner of 1st Avenue North and 5th Street. Takes you to the beach. You can walk across Gulf Blvd to Dolphin Village for restaurants and shops.
