More than 5 feet long, The Hallucinogenic Toreador , created in —70, mixes multiple images of Venus de Milo's body and a toreador's face. More details reveal themselves the longer you study the work. This second gallery features special exhibitions that often showcase heralded names such as da Vinci, Kahlo, Magritte, Picasso and Warhol. Fittingly, it serves light Spanish bites, such as gazpacho and Serrano ham sandwiches.
The museum's marketing director, Beth Bell, recommends ordering an insider favorite: the bee stinger, an off-menu drink made with espresso, a touch of honey and cinnamon. Getting there: Fly into the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport or Tampa's, just 23 miles northeast.
You can also hop on the St. Petersburg Downtown Looper, a free trolley that serves the downtown area and stops at the museum. Petersburg race, one of the city's major events — this year April 22— Best season to visit: December, when Florida's sweltering summer heat has dissipated and twinkling holiday lights downtown festoon banyan and palm trees, the St. Pete Pier and parks — and the museum decks its halls for the season. Accessibility: The parking lot has accessible parking.
Inside, an elevator will take you up to the galleries if you don't want to climb the staircase. Wheelchairs are available at no charge first come, first served.
It opened in in a building that conjures the American West's natural canyons, with a dramatic design featuring angled sandstone on both its exterior and interior. The hundreds of paintings and sculptures displayed come from the personal collection of the museum's cofounders, Tom and Mary James, philanthropic billionaires and locals with close ties to the Raymond James financial services firm. Petersburg Arts Alliance, a nonprofit advocate for the city's creative community.
About a seven-minute walk from the James Museum back to the waterfront, this museum displays art from around the world that spans 5, years of history, encompassing the antiquities to modern times. You'll see masterpieces by the likes of Monet, O'Keefe and Rodin.
Pete Pier. For decades, St. Pete's old pier — which resembled a UFO hovering over Tampa Bay — was a somewhat beloved if wildly outdated eyesore filled with kitsch attractions. A new quarter-mile-long pier, unveiled in , is worlds apart and has quickly become the city's main point of waterfront pride. Part park, it sprawls across 26 acres and delivers entertainment aplenty, with a tiki bar, pirate-themed playground for kids, small bayside beach and outdoor amphitheater with sweeping city views.
Bending Arc , an aerial art installation wrought from miles of twine, commands attention, as well. Chihuly Collection. A walk down Central Avenue from St. Pete has hundreds , countless art galleries and two important spots for glass art.
The Chihuly Collection features glassworks by the renowned Washington State-born artist Dale Chihuly, plus you can watch regularly scheduled glassblowing demonstrations. Imagine Museum. This fine arts and studio art glass museum traces the development of this art form from the s to today. Marvel at more than works, some lit so dramatically that you'll feel like you're walking inside a magical, faceted forest of glass colors and mirrors.
Beachside: For a prime Gulf-front location and a beachside swimming pool, splurge at the room Don CeSar , a longtime local favorite dating back to the Great Gatsby era of the s. The property just completed a top-to-bottom renovation in January.
Near the beach: For lots of room and a full kitchen, settle into a one- or two-bedroom condo at Legacy Vacation Resorts Indian Shores. The low-key, unit property sits north of St. Downtown: The room Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Bayfront an appealing option. You're just a seven-minute walk away. Casual: Bodega, on Central Avenue, a shoebox-sized spot with a few outdoor tables, serves up some of Florida's best Cuban sandwiches, along with fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies.
Splurge: The homemade pastas, focaccia and sausages earn raves at Il Ritorno , St. Pete's hottest Italian ticket. Nosh in its cozy exposed-brick dining room or at one of its outdoor tables. Reservations recommended. Join today and get instant access to discounts, programs, services, and the information you need to benefit every area of your life.
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