Seminole Nursing Pavilion

When you think of enjoying some great live music on the city's nightlife scene, think the State Theatre. This highly unique indoor concert venue hosts some of the city's most cutting edge musicians. This historic theater is set in the heart of downtown St. Pete and features the best established and up-and-coming, national and regional acts from such musical genres as rock, rap, urban and alternative. So make sure to check the website regularly so you won't miss your chance at getting tickets for the next big show!

Brooker Creek is one of the top parks in the St. Petersburg area. Visitors truly enjoy experiencing wildlife like tortoises, wild turkey, white-tailed deer and river otters in their natural environments. Also, the sprawling trails at the park will challenge even the most in-shape walkers and runners. But most of all, nature lovers will appreciate this outdoor area as it resembles Florida almost exactly as it was 150 years ago.

Pirates of every shape, size and color descend on St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park every November for the Florida Pirate Festival. This event showcases various forms of interactive theater that celebrate the legendary Caribbean pirate tradition. The park becomes overrun with all things pirate, but also manages to include music, rides, comedy, cannons, storytelling, artisan crafts, nighttime fire shows and great food as well as a plethora of pirates!