Sarasota, Florida's The Ringling Museum is a complex that was created by John and Mable Ringling, known for their association with the circus. The couple built their home, Ca' d'Zan, here in 1912 when Sarasota was little more than a small town. They spent their summers here for many years before opening a small art gallery on the property to showcase the works they … [Read more...] about Visiting The Ringling Museum
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Visiting the Florida Aquarium
In a state with so much coastline, it makes sense that Florida would have plenty of experiences that connect aquatic creatures with visitors. The greater Tampa area is blessed to not only have the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which focuses on rehabilitation, but also the Florida Aquarium, located downtown, which focuses on education. The aquarium is well located near the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Florida Aquarium
St. Petersburg, Florida’s Art Culture and Museums
St. Petersburg, Florida, may seem like an unlikely place to find a thriving arts scene. Miami might come to mind instead, or even Tampa, St. Petersburg's neighbor across the bay. The arts are a diverse mixture of both traditional media, like what you might find hanging in one of the area museums, and modern art that uses spray paint as the brushes and walls as the canvas. … [Read more...] about St. Petersburg, Florida’s Art Culture and Museums
Visiting the Delta Flight Museum
Atlanta, Georgia is known as the region's transportation hub, home to the world's busiest airport. Delta Airlines is the main reason, as the company has called the city their headquarters since 1941. Since 1995, the Delta Flight Museum has served as a way to track the company's history, partnerships, and general aviation history. Set in historic Hangar 1, the building … [Read more...] about Visiting the Delta Flight Museum
Tips for Visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Located across the bay from Tampa, Florida, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is one of the area's best attractions. Unlike other aquariums that focus on entertainment, this one focuses on education and serves as a hospital and sanctuary for sick and injured marine animals. The aquarium is best known for its association with the film Dolphin Tale about Winter, a real … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
