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    Dave O.

    In March 2013 the most notable event in the history of the Gandy Bridge took place. The History Channel show "Top Gear" was in town to shoot scenes for its show. Featured in the shoot was a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, regarded as the world's fastest production car. The sports car, manufactured in France, can reach a top speed of 258 mph, I'm willing to go out on a limb and say this may have been the fastest trip across the bridge to date. I would have loved to have been in the driver's seat for this commute it definitely would of given a different perspective of the Tampa Bay shoreline.

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    Nick S.

    The Gandy Bridge is nothing fancy but it does have water views and is a critical piece of infrastructure linking I.C. Sharks to Hula Bay and Picnic Island Park across Tampa Bay. It also links Pinellas and Hillsborough counties south of the Howard Franklin Bridge, connecting North St Pete to South Tampa. The bridge is patrolled by ospreys. There is a shady eatery called the Crab Shack on the Pinellas side that someone needs to take me to. Looks amazing. There are pull off spots along the water on the Pinellas side after the bridge so peeps can relax and maybe launch a paddle craft or dinghy into the water. The area is populated mostly by mangroves. The area also has eateries on the water, I.C.Sharks seafood market, marinas, and boat tour operators. I believe this stretch is called the "Redneck Riviera". YEAA HAWW!!!

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    It works. I like bridges that work. Makes me happy and keeps me and my car dry. I would rather not swim to get to Tampa.

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    Sunken Gardens - An awesome geode rock

    Sunken Gardens

    4.4(428 reviews)
    12.1 km
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    I went to Sunken Gardens on a Sunday and honestly just had a really chill time. It's a good spot to…read morespend an hour or 2 just walking around without feeling rushed. The place has been around forever so there's a bit of history to it and a ton of different plants throughout, which keeps it interesting as you go. They had a scavenger hunt going on which made it more fun than I expected, and my favorite part was easily the huge koi fish. I didn't realize how big they get until seeing them up close. Also got a nice discount on Groupon so that was a win. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and want something low key.

    If you are looking for a tropical oasis, the Sunken Gardens are your place. The gardens are lush…read moreand gorgeous and I loved exploring them. I'm obsessed with palm trees, so this was the perfect place for me. There are so many beautiful plants to see. The rainbow eucalyptus was cool. There are koi and and turtles and flamingos as well. The flamingos were so fun to watch. There are tropical birds, but it was too cold for them on the day I visited. The staff were so nice. We were recommended to stop at the history center and I really appreciated learning about the Sunken Gardens. The gift shop is great. There are bathrooms and plenty of parking. Sunken Gardens is not huge, so you can add it other activities. I cannot wait to return.

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    St Pete Pier - Someone brings their bird to the pier!

    St Pete Pier

    4.4(196 reviews)
    13.1 kmDowntown St. Petersburg

    St.Pete Pier is one of the best attractions and a must see if you are in Tampa Bay and St…read morePetersbrurg area. The Pier has parking but it gets really busy during weekends so best to park nearby or at one of the parking garages. You will enjoy the walk towards the Pier. The area has many restaurants and bars. There are also family areas like a splash pad and playground for the kids. You will also find a small spa beach for swimming and sunbathing just in front of the Pier. Many walk ways, a park and a market all nearby. The market was closed at night though. Once you get to the Pier you'll get a great view of the bay and beautiful skyline. The Pier has a roof top restaurant called The Teak that has an amazing panoramic view. The St.Pete Pier is the perfect place to enjoy a golden hour and music from all the street musicians.Will gladly go back to visit.

    A must visit if in the St Pete area! Amazing pier within walking distance of downtown St…read morePetersburg. Enjoy your leisurely stroll with street bands and musicians. Plenty of areas to sit and relax. Enjoy the ocean breeze at the end of the pier as you climb up the lookout point. Enjoy the 360 views and an amazing orange sunset dropping behind the downtown St. Petersburg skyline! The pier is clean and spacious. Restrooms are available and restaurants and bars by the look out point. Whether you want it enjoy peace and tranquility or to grab a bite and drinks with a view.... The pier is perfect Catch near by dolphins frolicking in the water or a small plane land across the bay at the little mini local airport.

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    River Tower Park - River Tower Park, Tampa

    River Tower Park

    3.1(8 reviews)
    19.1 km

    Nothing going on in the park today - no festival or market or party. It's a weekday and that's okay…read morewith me as I was here to visit this massive structure that is visible for a couple of miles. The Sulphur Springs Water Tower is 214 feet (65 meters) tall with a foundation 45 feet deep and has a capacity of 200,000 gallons. It was built in 1927 over the opening to an artesian well. It's an impressive structure that, unless the park somehow is developed into a mixed use condo/retail, should be here for decades thanks to some very heavy duty construction. [Review 325 of 2025 - 1980 in Florida - 23887 overall]

    This is a nice place to watch an outdoor concert, but I prefer Julian B Lane Park…read more This year, the Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park was held at River Tower Park. We arrived early so the kids could enjoy the pre-concert fun, and also so we could get a good spot. There was a ton of (free) parking, which was nicer than the downtown park. However, I noticed a lot of broken glass on the ground, which is not an issue at Julian B Lane. There are not a lot of resources at this park as it's not really used outside of functions. The FLO brought in Port-a-Potties and food trucks. Once the sun set, the place was very dark -- no real built-in lighting, a bit of an issue with uneven ground and no paved walking paths. The setting was buggy, but no worse than anywhere in Tampa. The lit up river tower was very attractive at dusk and after dark. Think of this place as a blank slate, but one where you need to watch where you step.

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