Things to do in Dunedin
Busch Gardens Tampa
This 335-acre theme park re-creates some of the sites and sounds of Africa. The area is divided into eight different regions, including the Timbuktu section that has a dolphin theater, rides, a German restaurant, and an entertainment center; the Myombe Reserve has gorillas and chimpanzees; the Serengeti Plain is home to Edge of Africa, a 15-acre animal theme park through which visitors can take a safari and take a roller coaster ride right after! Just a short drive near Tampa Call (813) 987-5082 for more information.
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Caladesi Island State Park/Beach
One of the few completely natural islands along Florida´s Gulf Coast, Caladesi´s white sand shores have been rated as one of the nation´s best beaches. The park is accessible only by private boat or ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park. Beach lovers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Call (727) 734-5263 for more information.
Located one mile west of Dunedin off the Gulf Coast., Dunedin, FL
Honeymoon Island State Park
The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a New York developer built 50 palm - thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today, visitors can drive across Dunedin Causeway to enjoy the sun - drenched Gulf beaches, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. Call 727-469-5942. for more information.
Honeymoon Island State Park Area is located at the extreme west end of S.R.586, north of Dunedin, Dunedin, FL
Sunken Gardens
A botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city, Sunken Gardens is indeed a Florida treasure. Now owned by the city of St. Petersburg, these grounds were originally carved out of a large sinkhole and shallow lake by plumber George Turner in 1924. The attraction fell into disrepair over the years, but since the city has taken over, 6,000 new plants have been added, plus a beautiful butterfly garden. Gone is the tacky souvenir store and in its place is a modern Rainforest Information Center. Call (727) 551-3100 for more information.
825 Fourth St., St Petersburg, FL
Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Spectacular living reef, once the domain of divers only, may now be experienced by all. Live coral, sponges, sharks and fish come together to form this truly unique undersea oasis. Don't miss Florida's most exciting Marine attraction. Call (727) 938-5378 for more information.
848 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689