Cheap St Petersburg (PIE) Vacation Packages

A city in the Pinellas County in the US state of Florida, St. Petersburg is located in the Tampa Bay Area on a peninsula between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This city is a beautiful weekend destination on Florida's gulf coast. Tourists on St Petersburg vacation can explore a varied range of interesting museums, beautiful, tours and excellent restaurants. Weather-wise, the best time to visit St. Petersburg is from March to May During this period, the weather is comfortably hot and a number of outdoor events make this city come alive. During peak season, flight fares and hotel process tend to rise and thus it is advisable to book St. Petersburg vacation package in advance in order to avoid paying extra.

Places of interest in St. Petersburg
Dali Museum:

One of the most famous tourist attractions in St Petersburg, Dali Museum offers tribute to the legendary artist. This museum features the largest collection of Dali's works in the country with 96 oil paintings, original drawings, book works, prints, and sculptures that comprise the artist's complete career. The building of this museum looks like a simple square box out of which blooms an enormous and stunning geodesic glass bubble. Dali Museum has a significant role in the cultural life of the community and organizes a range of programs and events.

Museum of Fine Arts:

Museum of Fine Arts was founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart in 1896. It is dedicated to educating, acknowledging, and inspiring brilliance in art from ancient times to the present. The museum puts on show interesting permanent collection, educational programs and workshops, and a range of traveling and rotating exhibitions. Museum of Fine Arts features more than 14,000 exhibits including Steuben glass, French Impressionist paintings, pre-Columbian objects, and decorative arts.

Sunken Gardens:

Sunken Gardens is a beautiful and verdant spot offering a peaceful escape from the bustle of the city. It is city's oldest living museum and offers tourists to see more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. Beautiful waterfalls, windy paths, and hidden groves make a relaxing environment ideal to learn and explore about tropical and exotic plants from all round the world. One can also enjoy guided garden tours and special horticultural programs here.