Get up close to one of nature's most fascinating creatures, the dolphin, when you make arrangements to experience the Dolphin Exploration Cruise. The tour will take you from Clearwater Bay out through Clearwater Pass and into the Gulf of Mexico so that you can get close to the many bottlenose dolphins that make their home out in these waters. You are actually guaranteed to see dolphins on your trip that also includes not only a fascinating narrative full of facts and information from your captain but also "Turtle Story Time" for the kids and complementary beverages for the adults.
There's nothing quite like a case of the blues. It's no fun when you have it alone, but when you get together with fellow blues enthusiasts at the annual Knology Sea-Blues Festival, the blues are most definitely worth celebrating. The two day festival, usually held in May, features a variety of regionally and nationally recognized blues artists. This event is free to the public.
In an age where lots of people are going green to help the environment, why not go green to help your body stay healthy? Do just that when you shop at Nature's Food Patch Market and Cafe. The store has been offering quality organic and natural products since 1987. Recently remodeled, you are sure to find exactly what you're looking for and more within the store's impressive 22,000-square-feet. Nature's Food Patch boasts a large selection of organic produce, bulk foods, natural whole foods groceries, specialty wines and beers, natural meat and seafood, and herbs and spices. You'll also find a generous selection of vitamins, pet supplies, natural body care and aromatherapy and unique housewares, too. Plus, don't forget to stop into the popular Patch Cafe for a delicious and healthy treat.
Don't let the small size of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium fool you. This highly interesting attraction is very big on ensuring the survival of marine life in the area. While offering visitors the chance to see marine fauna, the aquarium also is a facility in which injured animals go through an extensive rehabilitation process before returning to their natural habitats. Visitors learn about ecology and how important it is to respect the wildlife that inhabit it. Some of the creatures that you'll see here include sharks, otters, dolphins, and stingrays. Stop into the gift shop while you're here, as the proceeds from your purchase go to help fund this non-profit organization.