We wish summer never ended, but as school schedules replace beach days on our calendars, it's a bittersweet feeling. While most schools in Pinellas county have started up already, you can still hold on to that taste of summer with these activities for the whole family. When the homework is done and you're ready for some fun, check out these spots in St. Pete and Clearwater!
Empower Adventures Zip On!
Feeling adventurous? Head over to Empower Adventures in Oldsmar for an ideal afternoon for your family of explorers. You can book an exciting 2.5 hour guided zipline experience that includes an aerial obstacle course, 3,000 feet of zip lines, a 200-foot suspension bridge, and a fun rappel to wrap the day up!
Paint Your Own Pottery
If you and the kids want to unleash your inner artists without having to clean up a mess in your home, going to paint your own pottery at a local studio is a great solution. Practically Pikasso St. Petersburg and Art from the Heart Cafe in Dunedin will allow you to tap into your creative side and have a treasured keepsake for years to come!
Tampa Bay Grand Prix
Put the pedal to the metal at Tampa Bay Grand Prix and let your competitive side run wild. This indoor go-karting track is one of our favorite ways to add some excitement to a rainy day-off in the St. Pete, Clearwater area.
Friday Night Shuffle
St. Pete is home to the oldest and largest shuffleboard club in the world, and while some may associate shuffleboard with an older crowd, it can be fun for the whole family! Every Friday night, St. Pete Shuffle offers free shuffleboard to the community from 7-10 pm. You can wrangle up the family, grab your favorite snacks and drinks, and head to the courts for a memorable and inexpensive evening.
Pinball Arcade Museum
The Pinball Arcade Museum recently opened in Downtown St. Petersburg and is a haven for arcade lovers of all ages. They have all of your favorite classic pinball machines, and they rotate out their machines periodically to keep it fresh for the dedicated pinball wizards. You can leave the quarters at home because at this arcade you purchase a wristband that gets you unlimited play all day!
Vertical Ventures St. Pete
Indoor rock climbing is the perfect activity for a rainy day when you don't want to curl up on the couch. Their gym has tons of fun routes for all ability levels. If you have energy that needs to be burned, we highly recommend bringing the family to try their hands at rock climbing!
When you live where everyone else vacations, summer never has to come to a true end. Sure, you may have to allocate some time to homework and projects, but in your downtime, keep the summer spirit alive with these awesome activities in St. Pete and Clearwater!
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