Within easy driving distance

The Dali Museum

Distance 45 miles, about 1 hour’s drive Really great art museum in St Petersburg. It sits in a lovely location on the bay

See: http://thedali.org/

The Chihuly Ccollection

A small but impressive collection of blown glass ware of the most exotic variety. Not worth a special trip but if you are visiting the Dali Museum anyway then this is a good add-on since it is very close. Allow time to watch the video. Read up on it at:

http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/article/chihuly-collection

Myakka State Park

Distance 20 miles, about 35 minutes’ drive. A great park with alligators, vultures, feral pigs, walkways, lagoons, lush vegetation and a tree canopy walkway. Something for everyone. Read all about it at : https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Myakka-River

Busch Gardens

Distance 75 miles, about 1 hour 20 minutes drive.

Just north of Tampa this is part theme park part zoo. Check which rides are functional before leaving.

Think about what your priorities are and plan ahead at http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa/

Disney World

Distance 120 miles 2 hours (with tolls) Needs no introduction! It includes:

Check it all out at : https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/