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A DAY IN...
CRYSTAL RIVER/ CITRUS COUNTY
Begin your day feeling wonder again. Swim with manatees in the amazing springs of Crystal River’s Kings Bay. Take the trolley to the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk. It’s like a national park in a single acre. At the Kings Bay waterfront, dine on seafood fresh from the Gulf of Mexico. Afterward, explore the shops of Heritage Village in downtown Crystal River. Later, take a sunset cruise or enjoy the show from Fort Island Gulf Beach. For dinner, reserve a table at Vintage on 5th, an eclectic restaurant in a renovated church built in 1940.
DUNEDIN
Cycle to Honeymoon Island, Florida’s most visited state park, to swim, fish and snorkel in the warm Gulf waters. Or pack a picnic and ferry over to the undeveloped barrier island of Caladesi to hike, paddle or bask on award-winning beaches. After lunch return to historic downtown Dunedin to shop and stroll through waterfront parks. Sample craft beers at the Dunedin Brewery. Admire the sunset and dine on fresh seafood at the Olde Bay Café and Dunedin Fish Market. During spring training, cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays at the TD Ballpark stadium.
WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
ST. PETE/CLEARWATER
Watch sunrise at North Shore Park in St. Pete. Grab breakfast at a St. Pete indie coffee house. Walk to the Dalí Museum to view the artist’s largest collec- tion of works outside of Spain. Have lunch at Parkshore Grill before heading to Clearwater Beach to soak up the sun and splash in the warm Gulf waters. Stroll along Pier 60. Fish or enjoy nightly entertainment from 6 to 9 pm. Sip a tropical cocktail at Tommy’s Tiki Bar at the Hilton Clearwater Beach. For dinner with a view, the outdoor patio at Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill ends a perfect day.
TAMPA BAY
Savor fresh guava turnovers and Cuban coffee at La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City before exploring Tampa’s eclectic Latin Quarter, one of the city’s two historical districts. Visit José Martí Park, the only piece of American soil owned by the people of Cuba. Enjoy paella and sangria at Columbia Restaurant, Florida’s oldest dining establish- ment. Ride the TECO Historic Streetcar Line to the Tampa Riverwalk and nearby museums and attractions. Soak in the sunset with a pleasant dinner at Ulele and a nightcap at Ciro’s.
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WEST CENTRAL
FLORIDA
EXPERTS
Citrus County Visitors Bureau: discovercrystalriverfl.com
Visit Dunedin: visitdunedinfl.com
Experience Florida’s Sports Coast: flsportscoast.com
Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau: floridasadventurecoast.com Visit St. Pete/Clearwater: visitstpeteclearwater.com
Visit Tampa Bay: visittampabay.com
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce: ybor.org
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