Article Written By: Mike Woods
St. Petersburg, Florida is a favorite tourist destination, both for its miles of Gulf beaches and for its active culture of the Arts. The more than a million square foot ballpark has many interactive things designed for kids that the whole family will enjoy. Visit the live cownose rays in their ten thousand gallon tank, where you can even feed these native fish. The tank and its denizens are maintained by the Florida Aquarium, which has a unique partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays.In addition to being an exciting team to follow, the Rays are dedicated to supporting the community that gives it a home, with special ties to the Florida Aquarium, which cares for the resident rays. For example, every time a ball is hit into the tank, the Aquarium receives a $2,500 donation and another $2,000 goes to a charity chosen by the player that hit the ball.One place to stay near the MLB excitement of Tropicana Field is the Historic Courtyard by Marriott Downtown St. Petersburg Hotel. This large luxury facility offers free internet access in its guestrooms and suites, in-room mini refrigerators and coffee makers, and an on-site fitness center and heated indoor pool. The Courtyard Cafe offers a hot breakfast menu and a full buffet every morning to give you a good start to every day of your vacation.St. Petersburg has many attractions, such as the five-story Pier, a shopping, dining, and entertainment venture that has become a landmark. On the waterfront, this destination has four restaurants and fifteen specialty shops, and all sorts of things going on all around them. Many of the city's events and festivals are held at the Pier. St. Petersburg is also noted for its vibrant arts culture, which never is without interest and excitement.It is a destination for tourists from all over the world, and it has activities for all ages and interests. The beaches are miles long and glorious, the fishing is unsurpassed, and the St. Petersburg Pier has become a center for events and festivals. The Pier is five stories of specialty shops and restaurants on the waterfront, with all sorts of entertainment for both day and night as well as a spectacular waterfront setting.When planning a trip to Tropicana Field, check out the benefits of staying right downtown at the Courtyard. You can make reservations at a guaranteed lowest price, secure your game tickets, and get free tourist guides all by going online.
This Article Has Been Published on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 and Read 261 Times