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8 Best Things to Do in Treasure Island, FL

Sunset beaches, a weekly drum circle and a January kite festival, with St. Petersburg’s museums a short drive away.

Boca Ciega Bay

Jet ski or paddleboard this aquatic preserve, where a mangrove shoreline makes the bay a hotspot for fish and other wildlife.

Treasure Island Drum Circle

Every Sunday on Gulf Boulevard, drummers and artists gather on the beach for free live music, with room to join in.

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Treasure Island Kite Festival

This free January event on the beach brings kite ballet performances, ground displays and stunt lessons.

Salvador Dali Museum

About 20 minutes away in St. Petersburg, a striking glass-domed building holds works by Salvador Dali. Guided tours are available.

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Mahaffey Theater

In downtown St. Petersburg, about 20 minutes away, this theater stages concerts, plays and stand-up, including the Florida Orchestra.

Sunken Gardens

Wander about four acres of St. Petersburg gardens with an Orchid Arbor, limestone formations and birds that make it a draw for birdwatchers.

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Tropicana Field

This St. Petersburg dome is the longtime home of the Tampa Bay Rays and houses the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame.

Museum of Fine Arts

This downtown St. Petersburg museum has permanent and rotating exhibits, a sculpture garden, Steuben glass and a cafe with live music.

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