A short 11-mile drive north of downtown Clearwater Beach, this natural barrier island's state park features ... including manatees, dolphins and bald eagles, which nest in the surrounding trees ...

Just north of downtown St. Pete, the Great Explorations Children’s Museum is packed with opportunities for kids to learn ...

While visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, travelers can observe the facility's rescued animals (think: sharks, dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles, otters and birds) and learn about their behaviors.