Largo, Florida - Attractions & Things to Do
It's easy to fill your days with fun things to do in Largo Florida and the Clearwater Beach area. Within just minutes of our Largo Florida hotel you'll find scenic gulf beaches where you can do everything from parasailing to cruises, plus a variety of unique attractions including spring training games and three new major art museums featuring everything from surrealism to the only permanent collection for art glass master Dale Chihuly.
Gulf Beaches -
Just five minutes from our Green Certified Largo hotel you'll find a 28-mile long stretch of white sandy beaches where you can sun, swim, surf, bike, fly a kite, parasail, pick up Tampa Bay cruises and more.
MLB Spring Training -
Both the Philadelphia Philles and the Toronto Blue Jays spend spring training in the Largo Clearwater area. Catch a Phlliies game at Brighthouse Field located just 6 miles away. Or a Blue Jays game at Dunedin Stadium just 8 miles away.
Heritage Village -
Explore the history of Largo and Clearwater when you visit this 21-acre outdoor living history center. Hands-on activities include everything from quilt making to cast iron cooking to rope making and more, http://www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage/default.htm.
Salvador Dali Museum -
More than 100 works of art by surrealist master Salvador Dali are on display in the new, $36-million museum located across the street from the downtown St Petersburg Marina. It's the most comprehensive collection in the world of Dali's work and includes his early start painting loaves of bread, as well as, a gift shop that sells tongue in cheek melting wristwatches, http://www.salvadordali museum.org.
Chihuly Collection -
The only permanent collection in the world of famed, patch-wearing glass artist Dale Chihuly is now one of the top things to do in the Largo Florida area. A brand new museum in downtown St. Petersburg opened in 2010 and was built specifically to display Chihuly's dramatic works. Chihuly chandeliers hang in curved rooms and some walls are paneled in cypress to give off the woodsy scent of the Northwest where Chihuly resides, http://moreanartscenter.org/chihuly.
Tampa Museum of Art -
This $33-million art museum opened in 2010 and added another big entry into art related things to do in Largo. Strong collections include Greek and Roman art and modern photography from the likes of Chuck Close. Watch for exhibits like a major Degas retrospective, http://tampamuseum.org.
Morean Arts Center -
Inspired by the new Chihuly Collection? You can try your hand at glass blowing at the Morean Art Center's hot shop located just down the street from the new Chihuly Museum. Watch for panel talks, lectures and hands-on pottery making at the Morean's Center for Clay, http://www.moreanartscenter.org.
Florida Botanical Gardens -
One of the best free things to do in Largo Florida has to be a visit to this 120-acre dog-friendly garden and park, located just 5 miles away. Wander the 30-acres of gardens or hike through the wetlands, pine and oak park where you'll see herons, turtles, bald eagles, tree frogs and dozens of other wildlife, http://www.flbg.org/default.htm.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium -
Get up close and personal with dolphins, sea turtles and more marine life at this Clearwater Aquarium known for its rescue missions. Look for daily dolphin shows at 11 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, as well as Stingray Beach, where you can "pet" a stingray, http://www.seewinter.com.
Lowry Park Zoo -
Need more kid friendly things to do in Largo? This 24-acre zoo features rehabilitated manatees, komodo dragons, leopards, red pandas, a petting zoo, water park and a river ride that will take you past manatees in their natural habitat, www.lowryparkzoo.com.
Busch Gardens -
The excitement of Busch Gardens is just a half hour drive from our hotel near Clearwater Beach. Travel to Egypt and a replica dig site of King Tut's Tomb, the gorillas and rain forests of Nairobi, tackle thrill rides such as the floorless SheiKra or take a lantern lit night time safari, www.buschgardens.com.
