Things to Do on Stormy or Windy Days in the Tampa Bay Area

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We know it is frustrating to have the weather disrupt your plans, and want to provide some alternative options for you to spend your day. Whether you like to spend time indoors, or inclement weather has made it unsafe to go on the water, here are some fun land based activities that you can do in St. Petersburg, Tampa, or surrounding areas.

Our comprehensive list includes indoor activities, outdoor activities, some of our favorite cozy places to eat or get coffee, and places to paddle that might not be impacted by weather.聽

Please be sure to visit the organization's website or give them a call in order to check their hours of operation and to see if reservations are required.

You can also access a Google Maps version of this list here.

Indoor Activities for Stormy Days

Explore Tampa Bay

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center - St. Petersburg, Fl
1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg Fl, 33702
Reconnect yourself with the natural history of Florida by exploring galleries that feature interactive exhibits and activities that will interest all ages.

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center - St Petersburg, Fl
700 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Located on the St. Pete Pier, the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center is an educational space that highlights Tampa Bay Watch鈥檚 work, has regular programs, and interactive exhibits.

路 20-25 mins (7.9mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
路 25-30 mins (10mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

The Florida Aquarium - Tampa, Fl
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, Fl 33602
The Florida Aquarium is rated as one of the best aquariums in the US and is a non-profit organization. Explore this over 250,000 square foot aquarium and the aquatic wildlife it contains.

聽20-30 mins (15mi) from Weedon Island Preserve

 

Visit one of St. Pete鈥檚 many museums

The Dali Museum - St. Petersburg, Fl
1 Dali Blvd St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Visit a museum that features more masterpieces of Dali than any other museum in the world.

聽20-25 mins (8.1mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
聽25-30 mins (11mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Fairgrounds St. Pete - St. Petersburg, Fl
2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33712
Explore a unique and immersive art museum filled by local Floridian Artisans.

聽20-25 mins (13mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
聽20-25 mins (8.1mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Museum of Fine Arts - St. Petersburg, Fl
255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
This museum contains exhibits spanning 4,000 years, featuring African, European and American art.

聽20-25 mins (7.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
聽25-30 mins (11mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art - St. Petersburg, Fl
150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Contemporary and traditional works displaying wildlife paintings, sculptures, and more.

聽20-25 mins (7.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
聽25-30 mins (10mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Chihuly Collection - St. Petersburg, Fl
720 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Sculptures by Dale Chihuly and glass-blowing demonstrations.

聽20-25 mins (7.7mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
聽20-25 mins (9.2mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Florida Holocaust Museum - St. Petersburg, Fl
55 Fifth St. S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Documentation of the holocaust with an emphasis on stories of local survivors.

聽20-25 mins (7.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
聽20-25 mins (9.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

 

Hands on activities that keep you moving while indoors

Sunrise Lanes Bowling - St. Petersburg, Fl
6393 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33702
Retro family-friendly bowling alley with an arcade room, pool tables, food and drinks.

聽10-15 mins (3.8mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (9.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Pin Chasers Bowling - Tampa, Fl
4847 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, Fl 33603
A modern and vibrant family-friendly bowling alley with arcade games, pool tables. They also provide complimentary socks with your shoes if you鈥檝e forgotten your socks at home.

30-40 mins (19mi) from Weedon Island Preserve

Vertical Ventures - St. Petersburg, Fl
116 18th St. S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33712
Indoor climbing gym with a bouldering section and Auto Belays

20-25 mins (9.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (8.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Jungle Gym Ninja - St. Petersburg, Fl
8100 Park Blvd N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33781
Test yourself in your Ninja Warrior skills at this unique gym.

25-30 mins (11mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
10-15 mins (3.6mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Sky Zone - Clearwater, Fl
13000 66th St, Largo, Fl 33773
Trampoline park

20-25 mins (10mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (8.3mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Hatchet Hangout - St. Petersburg, Fl
2360 Central Ave N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33712
Axe throwing venue

20-25 mins (9.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (7.8mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Clay Center - St. Petersburg, Fl
2010 First Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Take a pottery class. All ages welcome.

20-25 mins (11mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (9mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Practically Pikasso - St. Petersburg, Fl
6850 Central Ave N, Unit A, St. Petersburg, Fl 33707
A studio to paint pottery, no experience necessary.

30-35 mins (14mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
10-15 mins (4.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

The Great Escape Room - St. Petersburg, Fl
2429 Central Ave, Unit 101, St. Petersburg, Fl 33713

20-25 mins (12mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (7.8mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Locked Up Escape Room - Madeira Beach, Fl
162 129th Ave W, Madeira Beach, Fl 33708

35-45 mins (18mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
10-15 mins (3.9mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

 

Some of our favorite cozy places to eat

Pias Trattoria - St. Petersburg, Fl
3054 Beach Blvd S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33707
A nice restaurant, good atmosphere, and great Italian food in Gulfport.

25-30 mins (16mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (7.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Stone Soup Cafe and Pub - St. Petersburg, Fl
4122 16th St. N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33703
Soups and sandwiches, just what you need for a rainy day.

10-20 mins (5.7mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
15-20 mins (7.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

El Cap - St. Petersburg, Fl
3500 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33704
A local sports bar with great burgers.

10-15 mins (5.2mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (8.4mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Black Crow Coffee Co - St. Petersburg, Fl
722 Second St. N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Comfy coffee shop

15-20 mins (7mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (10mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Craft Kafe - St. Petersburg, Fl
200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Gluten free breakfast food and coffee shop. Vegan options available.

20-25 mins (7.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (11mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Pipo鈥檚 Cafe - St. Petersburg, Fl
9531 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, Fl 33708
Small family owned restaurant to get tasty and fast Cuban food.

25-30 mins (14mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
路聽Less than 5 mins (<1mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

 

Outdoor Activities for Windy Days

Go for a walk or surround yourself with nature and wildlife

Sunkin Gardens - St. Petersburg, Fl
1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33704
Four acres of botanical gardens featuring flamingos.

15-20 mins (6.1mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (8.7mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Florida Botanical Gardens - Largo, Fl
12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, Fl 33774
182 acres of botanical gardens, free of charge with lots to see

30-40 mins (16mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
15-20 mins (7mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - St. Petersburg, Fl
1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33705
About 20-30 mins (15mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
About 25-30 mins (13mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park
245 acres of protected land with walking trails. Alligators are a common sight at this preserve and the visitor center usually have rescued animals on display.

20-30 mins (15mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (13mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Weedon Island Preserve - St. Petersburg, Fl
1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg Fl, 33702
Hiking trails and boardwalks that overlook the water.

Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park - Tampa, Fl
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, Fl 33604
Zoo Tampa is rated as one of the best zoos in the US and is a non-profit organization. Explore this 63 acre zoo and the wildlife it contains.

30-40 mins (23mi) from Weedon Island Preserve

Some other outdoor activities

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - Madeira Beach, Fl
15395 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Mini golf

30-40 mins (16mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
5-10 mins (2.7mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Polynesian Putter Mini Golf - St. Petersburg, Fl
4999 Gulf Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33706
Small mini golf course with great prices

25-35 mins (20mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (10mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

St. Pete Shuffleboard Club - St. Petersburg, Fl
559 Mirror Lake Dr N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
A fun place for people of all ages and abilities to play shuffleboard.

15-20 mins (7.3mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (10mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Cypress Breeze Farm - Pinellas Park, Fl
9308 60th St. N, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782
Horseback riding

20-25 mins (9.9mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
15-20 mins (6.7mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Eat some food with great outdoor views

The Getaway - St. Petersburg, Fl
13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33702
An awesome view overlooking the water. Dolphins are a common site here.

5-10 mins (2.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (13mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Patrona Coastal Cafe - St. Petersburg, Fl
13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33702
Next to the Getaway, you have the same view, but instead can try one of their legendary egg sandwiches with a cup of coffee.

5-10 mins (2.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (13mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Doc Ford鈥檚 Rum Bar and Grill - St. Petersburg, Fl
610 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
Located at the end of the St. Pete Pier, you can get a wonderful view of the water.

20-25 mins (7.8mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (10mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Spinners Rooftop Grille - St. Petersburg, Fl
5250 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706
On the pricey side, this rooftop bar slowly rotates so no matter where you sit, you have a beautiful view of the water and beach down below.

30-40 mins (19mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
20-25 mins (8.3mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Stillwaters Tavern - St. Petersburg, Fl
224 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
A wonderful restaurant with a great atmosphere.

20-25 mins (7.6mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (11mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

The Chattaway - St. Petersburg, Fl
358 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33705
CASH ONLY. Awesome outdoor seating and usually has live music in the evening. Very fun spot!

20-25 mins (9mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
25-30 mins (12mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

 

Alternative Paddling Locations

Places that might not be impacted by the weather

Salty Dog Kayak Rentals - Port Richey, Fl
8737 Sate Highway 19, Port Richey, Fl 34668
Run by a former ECOmersion employee, you will be impressed by their customer service.

1 hr (40mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
1 hr (37mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - Weeki Wachee, Fl
6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, Fl 34606

1-1.5 hr (64mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
1-1.5 hr (72mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Chassahowitzka River Campground - Chassahowitzka, Fl
8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Chassahowitzka, Fl 34448

1-1.5 hr (75mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
1-1.5 hr (82mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge- Crystal River, Fl
1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, Fl 34429

1-1.5 hr (75mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
1-1.5 hr (82mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

Rainbow Springs State Park - Dunnellon, Fl
19158 SW 81st Place Rd, Dunnellon, Fl 34432

1.5-2 hr (103mi) from Weedon Island Preserve
1.5-2.5 hr (111mi) from War Veterans Memorial Park

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