Downtown St. Petersburg Overnight Excursion
Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Friday, May 2, 2025
A part of Past as Prologue, May events celebrating Historic Preservation Month
Join a group of like-minded architecture and design enthusiasts for an exclusive look into the best that St. Pete has to offer from charming historic places to the new developments that make St. Pete a unique cultural gem of Florida’s West Coast! This excursion includes a guided walking tour of the city’s waterfront and historic downtown, a docent-led tour of the Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, a shuffle boarding happy-hour in a landmarked club, and an opportunity to explore the infamous St. Pete Pier.
Ticket options
Option 1: Transportation included to/from Sarasota ($450, $150 tax deductible, hotels and dining not included)
Option 2: Transportation not included ($400, $150 tax deductible, hotels and dining not included)
Please register by April 25th at midnight!
All registrants will recieve more details leading up to May 1st!
Recommended Hotel Options:
The Cordova Inn
253 2nd Avenue North
(727) 822-7500
https://www.cordovainnstpete.com/
The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st Street S
(727) 894-5000
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sptshhf-hilton-st-petersburg-bayfront/
Schedule:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00am - 
Arrive at the Vinoy Porch
, 501 5th Ave North
The newly renovated, landmark hotel is an incomparable in-town resort, blending its classic grace and timeless glamour with contemporary style while paying homage to St. Peterburg past, present, and future.
10:00am-12:00pm - 
Downtown St. Petersburg Walking Tour
. The Vinoy, Beach Drive & Central Avenue, Departing from the Vinoy 501 5th Ave North
Manny Leto, President of President of Preserve the ‘Burg will lead a tour of St. Pete’s historic waterfront and central avenue, highlighting the city’s history and development and unlocking exclusive access to some lesser-known gems of its historic architectural character.
12:00-1:45pm - 
Lunch at Bodega on Central
, 1180 Central Avenue
Located inside the locally landmarked Smalley-Green Auto Building, this charming café is inspired by the islands of Latin America and renowned for its Cuban sandwich, relaxed ambiance, and fresh juice bar. This restaurant is a local favorite.
2:00-3:00pm - 
Docent-led Tour
, Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 355 4th Street North
The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the American Arts and Crafts movement. Founded by local philanthropist and collector Rudy Ciccarello, MAACM is St. Petersburg’s newest museum, featuring stunning architecture, incredible works of art, and an ideal location in the downtown waterfront arts district.
3:15pm 
Break to check into hotels
5:00-6:30pm - 
Cocktails, Historic Tour and shuffle boarding
 at Historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive North
Shuffleboard is a staple of St. Petersburg history. Since 1924, residents and their friends
have taken to these very courts to play the city’s oldest and most beloved game. The
Club building was locally landmarked in 1994 and is one of the city’s only remaining 
historic buildings that has retained its original use.
7:00pm - 
Dinner at Baba Restaurant
, 2701 Central Avenue
Cozy-casual Lebanese-inspired cuisine in a trendy space, designed by owner Debbie Sayegh, includes indoor and outdoor dining with an herb garden, cafe and bakery.
Friday, May 2, 2025
10:00-11:30am - 
Explore the St. Pete Pier
, 600 2nd Avenue NE
Built in 2020, the St. Pete Pier the city’s crown jewel, extending into Tampa Bay from Downtown. Its 26 acres along the city’s picturesque waterfront is a great place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, relax, or swim!
12:00pm - 
Lunch at Perry’s Porch
, 335 2nd Avenue NE
A coastal eatery located on the St. Pete Pier. Named after Perry Snell, a prominent developer in the early days of St. Pete.
[Optional Afternoon activities]
The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, 
255 Beach Dr NE
. 
https://mfastpete.org/
The Dali Museum, 
1 Dali Blvd
. 
https://thedali.org/
The Jack Kerouac House, 
5169 10th Ave N
. 
https://stpetekerouachouse.com/
Explore the Grand Central District
Explore Historic Uptown
Take a walk down the waterfront to Spa Beach
Visit the Beaches
Restaurant recommendations
Wild Child, 
2710 Central Ave
. 
https://www.wildchildstpete.com/
Olivia, 
211 1st Ave N
. 
https://www.oliviafl.com/
El Cap, 
3500 4th St N
. 
https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-cap-restaurant-st-petersburg
Bella Brava, 
204 Beach Dr NE
. 
https://bellabrava.com/
Ceviche, 
332 Beach Dr NE
. 
https://ceviche.com/
Il Ritorno, 
449 Central Ave N #101st
. 
https://www.ilritornodowntown.com/
Trophy Fish, 
2060 Central Ave
. 
https://trophyfish.com/
Whiskey Exchange, 
540 Central Ave
. 
https://www.whiskeyexchangedtsp.com/
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