St. Petersburg
Muralist Princess Smith dropping talented visual verse in St. Petersburg; credit St. Pete-Clearwater CVB
Though St. Petersburg and its buddy Clearwater are beach-oriented family attraction destinations, they also have a slice of Black heritage sites, multicultural events, and a growing list of other attractions.
History
African Americans could only work the toughest jobs in this climate or indoor servant jobs
Cultural Sites
Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum includes an oral history program
Beaches
Visit St. Pete Beach, Sand Key Beach & Park, Clearwater Beach and Honeymoon Island
Kids playing on North Shore Beach with St. Petersburg Pier in the background; (c) Visit Florida
Family Attractions
Your family will like The Pier Aquarium and Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Restaurants
COPA, Big Jim’s Bar-B-Que, Atwaters Cafeteria, Green Bench Brewing Co. and more
General Attractions
The lively Sundial Shops is much more than a typical urban shopping mall
The Arts
Salvador Dali Museum is as world-renown and surreal as its namesake artist
Historic Royal Theater is also a vibrant cultural center in St. Petersburg; (c) Soul Of America
Historic Sites
Bethel AME Church is the oldest and largest Black church in St. Pete
Shops & Galleries
The Studio @620 is beloved for its diverse performing arts programs & community feel
Trivia & Famous Residents
Angela Bassett, Lifetime Academy Award-winning actress, hails from the region