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St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay Area ActivitiesA key aspect of EdenTours success is our extraordinary location, right in the heart of St. Petersburg’s beautiful Waterfront District, on sparkling Tampa Bay. One is awe-struck by the area’s natural beauty, the spectacular waterfront views, beautiful parks, charming shoppes, and the myriad of recreational and sightseeing opportunities, all within minutes of our hotel. Comfortably removed from the crowds and noise of South Florida, yet only a few hours drive away, this beautiful area on Florida's west coast is filled with unparalleled natural beauty, exciting tourist attractions, outdoor and water adventures, and the finest upscale, unique shopping opportunities, all available for your pre/post Pesach and Chol-Hamoed enjoyment. Boasting 361 days of sunshine each year (really), the St. Petersburg area is famous for warm Gulf breezes and low humidity. Unlike more tropical Miami, Tampa Bay is temperate, balmy and breezy. |
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Florida AquariumOne of the largest and most spectacular aquariums in America, the Florida Aquarium features 200,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned fun, featuring a wide assortment of water animals, fish and waterfowl exhibits. Share the wonder of viewing one of the few giant Pacific Octopuses exhibited anywhere in the world, diving in a real shark tank, having fun in the outdoor water park or swimming with exotic fish from around the globe! Click here to visit Florida's Aquarium website. |
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Ft. DeSoto BeachFt. DeSoto Beach state park is rated the number one beach in the continental United States, and it is only twenty minutes from our hotel! Actually a series of unspoiled islands with many separate beaches, along with the remains of the original Ft. DeSoto to explore, this state park features canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities, in addition to the most unspoiled, dramatically beautiful beaches in America. Click here to visit Ft. DeSoto's Beach website. |
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St. Pete Sunken GardensOnce a lush private tropical garden oasis, Sunken Gardens is a unique phenomenon just a ten minute trolley ride from our hotel. The gardens feature acres of exotic and rare trees, plants and orchids, beautifully designed inside a naturally sunken land that has entertained visitors for decades. A spectacular piece of Old Florida, right nearby us, for your enjoyment! Click here to visit St. Pete Sunken Gardens' website. |
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Great ExplorationsA delightful, interactive experience for children of all ages. Great Explorations adjacent to Sunken Gardens is an innovative, hands-on museum where you don't just look at the exhibits, you explore them, and in some cases, actually become part of them. Great Explorations is a place for people of all ages to stretch their mental muscle, test their wits and fire their imaginations! Click here to visit Great Explorations' website. |
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St. Petersburg PierA landmark in the area, the Pier juts out into Tampa Bay just a short trolley ride from our hotel, or a leisurely ten minute walk through the beautiful Waterfront District of St. Petersburg. At the foot of the Pier, rent an electric boat, pedal boat, bike trolley or fishing gear, or play in the sand and wade at the quiet, family friendly man-made beach. In the Pier itself, enjoy an old-fashioned educational aquarium, or shop at one of the unique gift and specialty shops inside the inverted pyramid building at the tip of the Pier. Click here to visit St. Petersburg's Pier website. |
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WatersportsA twenty minute ride takes you to St. Petersburg Beach, a mecca for those who enjoy the full range of watersports that this famous resort area has to offer. Parasailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, kayaking, motorboating & deep sea fishing on the Gulf in addition to sky diving are just some of the activities available for the "thrillseekers" among us. Click here to visit Florida's Beaches website. |
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Nearby Sailboating & FishingJust two blocks from the hotel is the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, where basic sailing lessons enable you to learn the fundamentals of sailing, and man a sailboat by yourself in just one lesson! Call (727) 823-2555 for more information or to schedule a lesson. Whether you have the urge to fish at leisure on a quiet pier or pull a in a big one on the open seas, the Tampa Bay area offers numerous opportunities to fish, some within an easy walk or trolley ride from the hotel. Whether you wish to go down to the "Pier" and drop a line in the sparkling blue waters of Tampa Bay, or participate on a Deep-Sea Charter on the Gulf of Mexico, you will be sure to come home with a prize to remember! Click here to visit fishing website. |
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MuseumsThe Downtown Waterfront District hosts an abundance of cultural experiences in its museums.
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St. Petersburg Trolley SystemA charming trolley car arrives directly in front of our hotel every fifteen minutes, to takes you to a variety of locations in the Waterfornt District, including:
Additionally, transfers allow you to board Trolley systems that take you throughout the greater St. Petersburg area, including all of the beach resorts, including St. Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach, Madeira Beach, John's Pass Village and Treasure Island. Book your tickets at the centrally located Service Center near the hotel. |
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Bayfront CenterAnother highlight of our Chol Hamoed program is our Gala Concert at the magnificent Bayfront Center. Held in an elegantly restored historic theater across from the hotel on the bay, our Chol Hamoed Concert was, for many, the highlight of Yom Tov. This year, we are excited to present the amazingly talented Yehudah! who will be presenting his spectacular multi-media show at our concert. We will also be featuring our wonderful EdenTours Boys Choir, who has "wowed" our audience over the past years with their immense talent and choreography. Also featured this year will be the hilarious Marc Weiner, the nationally renowned comedian, whose former TV show Weinerville featured his incredible puppets and side-splitting humor, that often features his experiences as a Baal Teshuvah. We are greatly looking forward to this enjoyable evening. |
