Tampa Attractions

Clearwater Area Attractions

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a nonprofit, working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles. As your "Window to the Sea" we hope to provide visitors and residents with a better understanding and appreciation for the marine environment. As a working aquarium it is our mission to educate and foster preservation and conservation of the marine animals and habitats.

Pier 60

Located at the intersection of Causeway and Gulf Blvd., Pier 60 Park is beautiful - a crescent of fine, powdery white sand that runs from the pass north for 1.3 miles. Shops, restaurants, a bait shop, and beach concessions are located by the pier, which is open 24 hours. Inspired by the nightly sunset-watching ritual in Key West, a four-hour festival is held nightly from two hours before to two hours after sundown. Jugglers, magicians, and a variety of entertainers perform for the crowd that gathers each evening.

Phillies Spring Training

The 2001 season marks the 55th year the Philadelphia Phillies organization has trained in Clearwater and the 47th at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. The stadium, which has a capacity of 6,917, is located in central Clearwater at the intersection of Seminole Street and Greenwood Avenue. The major league club plays all their home Spring Training games at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. At the conclusion of Spring Training, the Clearwater Phillies begin their season, usually in early April, and occupy the stadium until September.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary

The largest non-profit wild bird hospital in the U.S., Seabird dedicates itself to the Rescue, Repair, Recuperation, and Release of sick and injured wild birds. Daily, an average of 25-30 birds may be treated. At any one time, in excess of 600 permanent resident birds live at the sanctuary, encompassing the garden and song birds, water birds, and birds of prey. Visitors are free to wander through the sanctuary, photographing and enjoying the birds. Open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. until dusk.