Answer Bay Area

It's truly a rare treat when a specific geographical area has its history captured as vividly as it is at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Beginning with the early Native American settlers to the nation's first commercial aircraft, the stories of Pinellas County all come alive quite vividly in this highly engaging museum. You can also trace the fashions and trends of yesteryear with various period costumes and artifacts that echo historical events and pop culture moments quite distinctly. You can also see a mummy, a trolley car, and various other items that have contributed to the area's unique identity.

See some of St. Petersburg's most essential sites from a truly unique perspective when you take the popular Segway Tour. This fun, fast-paced one-hour tour allows you to glide along the waterfront in a whole new way. Once you're aboard this high-tech human transporter, you'll wonder why you've been walking all this time! This hour-and-a-half tour is guided and all participants are required to wear safety helmets. Guests must be at least 13 years old.

Nature lovers will appreciate the unique natural desolation that makes Anclote Key so special. This island off the coast of Tarpon Springs is a four-mile stretch of Florida beach that has not been overdeveloped or commercialized and still retains its stunning natural beauty. Offering such natural attractions as several different types of bird species, the island is open for day use and on the north end you'll find an excellent place to enjoy overnight camping. You can get to this outdoor paradise courtesy of a 10-minute boat ride from the mainland.