Make your vacation complete with a visit to Clearwater Beach attractions

Pier 60
Located at the intersection of Causeway and Gulf Blvd., Pier 60 Park is beautiful - a crescent of fine, powdery white sand that runs from the pass north for 1.3 miles. Shops, restaurants, a bait shop, and beach concessions are located by the pier, which is open 24 hours. Inspired by the nightly sunset-watching ritual in Key West, a four-hour festival is held nightly from two hours before to two hours after sundown. Jugglers, magicians, and a variety of entertainers perform for the crowd that gathers each evening.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a nonprofit, working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles. As your "Window to the Sea" we hope to provide visitors and residents with a better understanding and appreciation for the marine environment. As a working aquarium it is our mission to educate and foster preservation and conservation of the marine animals and habitats.

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise
Young or old, the Pirate Cruise has something for everyone. Cruise away into the fantasy world of swashbucklers and pirates aboard the PIRATES RANSOM. Our journey cruises within cannon range of Captain Memo's deserted island along Florida's intercoastal waterway out into the Gulf of Mexico along Clearwater Beach. The frequent sightings of playful dolphins just adds to the excitement of a Pirate Cruise.

Little Toot Dolphin Watching Cruises
Climb aboard the "Little Toot," our 40 foot authentic tugboat for an exciting dolphin watching adventure, with a narrated sightseeing tour on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and serene Clearwater Harbor. Enjoy the breeze under the shade of our large canopy or work on your tan in the Florida sun.

Show Queen Cruises
The Show Queen is a sixty-five foot triple decked riverboat specifically designed for harbor cruises on Clearwater Beach, Florida. The first and second decks are fully enclosed with air conditioning. The third deck is a large open air deck which provides beautiful views of the scenic waterfront. The vessel features a full service bar, full service galley, state of the art sound system, restrooms on both decks and tastefully decorated interior.

Phillies Spring Training Clearwater Phillies Jack Russell Memorial Stadium
The 2001 season marks the 55th year the Philadelphia Phillies organization has trained in Clearwater and the 47th at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. The stadium, which has a capacity of 6,917, is located in central Clearwater at the intersection of Seminole Street and Greenwood Avenue. The major league club plays all their home Spring Training games at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. At the conclusion of Spring Training, the Clearwater Phillies begin their season, usually in early April, and occupy the stadium until September. Ticket office 727-442-8496

Celebration Station
When you come to Celebration Station, you'll discover they have more ways to play than you can imagine. Batting cages to sharpen your swing, Miniature golf, Go-Carts, Bumper Boats, and Laser tag are only a few of the many activities sure to please young and old alike.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
The largest non-profit wild bird hospital in the U.S., Seabird dedicates itself to the Rescue, Repair, Recuperation, and Release of sick and injured wild birds. Daily, an average of 25-30 birds may be treated. At any one time, in excess of 600 permanent resident birds live at the sanctuary, encompassing the garden and song birds, water birds, and birds of prey. Visitors are free to wander through the sanctuary, photographing and enjoying the birds. Open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. until dusk.

MAJOR THEME PARKS

Busch Gardens
Combining thrill rides with wonderful animal attractions, a day at Busch Gardens will delight everyone in the family. Also known as "The Dark Continent" the theme park is divided into nine different areas fashioned after locations in Africa. Morocco, at the park entrance, features shops, eateries and three theaters presenting great live shows. The Great Ape Domain, a three-acre habitat of Lowland Gorillas and chimpanzees, can be found in Nairobi. The largest collection of the park's animals can be found on the Serengeti Plain, where over 800 animals roam in a natural habitat setting. The highlight of Egypt, the newest section of Busch Gardens, is Montu, the southeast's longest and tallest inverted roller coaster. Timbuktu offers roller coasters and other midway rides, and Congo is host to Kumba, the southeast's fastest steel roller coaster. Stanleyville features two rides guaranteed to cool you off on a hot day; the Stanley Falls Log Flume and the Tanganyika Tidal Wave. The Bird Gardens and Land of the Dragons, an adventure play area for children, complete a tour of Busch Gardens.

Adventure Island
Owned by Busch Gardens, this 25-acre waterpark offers loads of twisting and turning slides and water attractions. Daredevils will be thrilled by high speed rides such as The Water Moccasin, a 6-story-high twisting, extra wide water slide, and Tampa Typhoon, a 76-foot near free-fall drop. Splash Attack, a 12-level tree house with more than 50 slides, water jets and rope climbs, guarantee younger visitors will be entertained for hours. The whole family can get into the fun at Paradise Lagoon, a giant swimming pool with waterfalls, jumping platforms, cannonball slides, and translucent water tubes.

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Walt Disney World
Encompassing four major theme parks, two shopping areas and three water parks, Walt Disney World offers a myriad of entertainment options. All of Walt Disney World's attractions are located within short driving distance of each other, and many are connected by monorail or bus.

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
The first park opened at Walt Disney World, many still feel The Magic Kingdom is the best of the four theme parks. Children will remember their visit here for years to come, and adults can revisit the simple joys of childhood. Divided into six lands, each section of the park has its ownunique flavor. Main Street USA, an idealized reproduction of an 1880's town, begins your visit to The Magic Kingdom. In Frontierland, the days of Davy Crockett and Tom Sawyer are recalled with Disney's usual pizzazz. If you have young children dying to see Mickey, you should definitely not miss Mickey's Toontown Fair. Adventureland, with its themes ranging from the jungles of Africa to the tropical forests of the Caribbean, features several great rides. The Haunted Mansion, with its 999 happy ghosts, is the major attraction in Liberty Square, and Fantasyland showcases rides for the younger set. Tomorrowland features ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, a sensory thriller from George Lucas.

EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World
Resembling a massive World's Fair, EPCOT is a celebration of human progress, imagination, and culture. The park is divided into two sections: Future World, which showcases the latest in technology and human innovation, and World Showcase, which highlights the culture, cuisine and architecture of eleven countries. Focusing on the scientific aspect of our lives, Future World's eleven pavilions each represent a different theme. Energy, biology, telecommunications and imagination are among the topics covered, each presented in dazzling style. The cuisine at World Showcase is well worth sampling, and each country's restaurant offers authentic dishes prepared by native chefs. This section of the park is also a shopping mecca, with an astounding variety of goods imported from the countries represented.

Disney-MGM Studios
A working movie and television studio, Disney-MGM Studios is devoted to the art of film. Replicas of Grauman's Chinese Theater and The Brown Derby give the park Hollywood appeal, and the tours and attractions aim to educate as well as entertain. Complete with special effects and sets, the Studio Backlot tour gives real insight into film development. Attractions showcasing stunts, animation and film history are presented in spectacular fashion, and several thrill rides round out a day at this park.

Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World
The newest theme park at Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom features more than 1,000 animals in habitats replicating those found in the wild. Asia and Africa are both represented with native animals and plants, and an archeological dig complete with dinosaur bones is recreated in Dinoland USA. Showcasing architecture from Africa, Latin America, and the South Pacific, Safari Village is a collage of vibrant colors and native art. The centerpiece of the park, the Tree of Life, is a 14 story man-made tree with over 325 animals carved into its trunk, roots and branches.

Water Parks at Walt Disney World
Three water parks are located in Walt Disney World, each with its own unique style and rides. Blizzard Beach, fashioned after a snow ski resort, features the tallest water slide in the world. With thrill rides, white-water rafting and toboggan racing rides, this park is a favorite among teenagers. Typhoon Lagoon, created to look like a tropical village, features the world's largest inland surfing lagoon. Mount Mayday, an 85-foot high man-made mountain complete with a shrimp boat teetering on top, is the parks centerpiece. River Country, Disney's first water park, was conceived as a modern day version of Tom Sawyers swimming hole. While lacking the huge slides of Disney's other water parks, this attraction has plenty of fun to offer and is usually less crowded.

Downtown Disney
Encompassing Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney is Walt Disney World's shopping and entertainment district. Downtown Disney Marketplace showcases over 20 shops and eateries, as well as artists, dancers, storytellers and comedians. Pleasure Island, featuring eight nightclubs as well as shops and restaurants, is the only adult oriented attractions in the Disney universe. This attraction comes alive after dark, and a New Year's Eve celebration is held nightly, complete with booming cannons and confetti.

Universal Studios Florida
The place to "ride the movies"; Universal Studios has an edge of authenticity as it is the largest active film studio outside of Hollywood. More than 30 rides, shows and attractions are featured here, as well as nine sound sets and 40 street sets. Nickelodeon Studios, a favorite among children visiting the park, gives the younger set a chance to audition for a show, test games or be part of a live studio audience. Stunning visual effects and audio-animatronics are showcased at most of the attractions in the park, and make experiences like a confrontation with King Kong and a walk through a tornado seem real.

Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios
The newest theme park in Orlando, Islands of Adventure offers some of the most technologically advanced rides and attractions ever made. Designed especially for children, Seuss Landing and Toon Lagoon are whimsical lands filled with rides and characters. Thrill seekers will flock to the other three "lands": Marvel Super Hero Island, The Lost Continent, and Jurassic Park. The rides here feature stomach wrenching drops, twists, and turns, as well as face-to-face encounters with dinosaurs and dragons.

SeaWorld Orlando
A marine animal adventure park, SeaWorld Orlando offers guests the chance to touch live stingrays and dolphins, take a journey to the Artic (complete with Polar Bears), laugh at the antics of seals, and marvel at the beauty of a tropical coral reef. The undisputed star of the park is Shamu, the Killer Whale. His audience-drenching splashes and silly antics have been favorites since the parks opening. Shows here feature marine animals such as Sea Lions, Otters, Beluga Whales and a Walrus. The park has recently added its first thrill ride, Journey to Atlantis, an elaborate water ride.

Discovery Cove
Operated by Sea World, Discovery Cove is more an experience than a theme park. Limited to 800 guests per day, admission to the park is by reservation only. Guests spend the day swimming with Dolphins, snorkeling among thousands of tropical fish, exploring man-made underwater grottos and shipwrecks, and playing with more than 300 tropical birds.

Cypress Gardens
Heralded as "Florida's Original Theme Park", Cypress Gardens has been delighting visitors since the 1930's. A great place for kids and adults alike, this attraction lacks the large crowds and frantic pace of Orlando's larger theme parks. Though missing the spectacular thrill rides and special effects, there are plenty of things to see and do. The Original Gardens are a blaze of color year-round, and over 8,000 varieties of plants from 90 different countries are featured. Renowned for its world-class water skiing shows since it's opening, this tradition continues and the shows are more daring than ever. Island in the Sky, a revolving platform that rises 15 stories, offers an unbelievable view of the gardens. The new ice-skating show, Fairy Tales on Ice, will delight children of all ages. The amusement also features "Wings of Wonder", a butterfly conservatory with over 1,000 free flying butterflies, and a European Circus Magic Show with everything from fire-eaters to clowns. In the Birdwalk, lories and lorikeets fly free and can be hand fed. A petting zoo, model train display; kiddie rides and paddleboat tour round out the activities.