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Sandcastles made of the white sand on St. Petersburg Municipal Beach seem more magical when you look out over the clear water that makes its way slowly up to the shoreline. The kids will love playing in the surf all afternoon as you bask in the invitingly warm Florida sunshine or maybe take a little snooze. But don't forget the sunscreen!

The Florida Orchestra reaches for musical excellence with every performance. That commitment to providing entertainment and preserving some of the greatest music ever composed is what drives these highly talented musicians and directors. The group's mission is to enrich the life of its listeners as well as inspiring, educating and entertaining its audience with the unique experience of live symphonic music. The legacy of this musical mission is being continually built with each and every performance.

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's beauty is everywhere in St. Petersburg, especially under the area's signature palm trees. Get a closer look at these magnificent specimens of greenery when you visit the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum. Your senses will be treated to many exotic and native Florida palms and cycads all presented in a truly stunning fashion. You will be amazed at some of these palms that are too large for a conventional yard. Also, several rare and exotic palm trees can be found here that serve as the perfect setting for your romantic time together.