A Circle Route Around Tampa Bay for Hikers
Stop 1
James E. Grey Preserve- boardwalk, nature trail, Pithlachascotee River.
No fee 1 hour
Plathe Rd., New Port Richey, FL
No fee 1 hour
Plathe Rd., New Port Richey, FL
Click here for a virtual tour of the Grey Preserve Boardwalk
Stop 2
Key Vista Nature Park-Hiking trail, Observation Tower with view of Anclote Key Lighthouse
$2 Fee 2 hours
2700 Baillies Bluff Rd. Holiday, FL 34691
Start your hike south out of the parking lot through the coastal strand habitat that shows impact from 4 tropical storms in the last 6 years. At the coast, climb the tower for a view of the Gulf of Mexico, the Anclote Lighthouse, and the coast for miles in both directions. Hike clock-wise and come back to the parking lot along a coastal stream habitat.
$2 Fee 2 hours
2700 Baillies Bluff Rd. Holiday, FL 34691
Start your hike south out of the parking lot through the coastal strand habitat that shows impact from 4 tropical storms in the last 6 years. At the coast, climb the tower for a view of the Gulf of Mexico, the Anclote Lighthouse, and the coast for miles in both directions. Hike clock-wise and come back to the parking lot along a coastal stream habitat.
SIDE TRIP- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Just west of Alternate US 19 at the Anclote River.
More than just sponge shops and tourist stops, the Sponge Docks have sightseeing tours and dolphin cruises where you can explore the natural estuaries and see the historic lighthouse. The various tour operators specialize in Nature tours, sightseeing tours, Sponge diving exhibitions, and some boats beach on an island where you can see Florida's nature and look for shells. The Sponge Docks area is home to some nationally recognized Greek restaurants and bakeries. With ten to twelve restaurants and bakeries within walking distance, you won't run out of options as to where to eat. Some restaurants feature live entertainment that features live authentic Greek music and even Belly Dancing.
STOP 3
Wall Springs Park - Spring, historic site, Observation Tower
No Fee 1 Hour
3725
De Soto Blvd. Palm Harbor, FL 34683
A historical, natural spring, once used as a spa and bathing area,
complete with a viewing area, boardwalk and information display serves
as the centerpiece of this 210 acre park that is connected to the Pinellas Trail.
The park has a covered, barrier-free playground, boardwalks, nature trails and a 35-foot observation tower for a scenic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, reptiles and birds that live around Boggy Bayou.
The park has a covered, barrier-free playground, boardwalks, nature trails and a 35-foot observation tower for a scenic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, reptiles and birds that live around Boggy Bayou.
Stop 4
John Chesnut Park 3 boardwalks, observation tower on Lake Tarpon
No Fee 2 hours
2200 East Lake Road Palm Harbor, FL 34685
The north shore boardwalk is almost hidden at the northern edge of the park.
Click Here for Video Tour of North Shore Boardwalk Trail
The Cypress Swamp Boardwalk connects to the Observation Tower, is centrally located, and the busiest.
Click Here for Video Tour of Cypress Swamp Boardwalk
The Wildlife Officer Peggy Park Memorial Boardwalk is on the south end of the park. It crosses a swamp, parallels the lake shore, and curves east along Brooker Creek. It connects to a trail that follows the creek east to the park boundary.
Click Here for Video of Peggy Park Memorial Boardwalk
2200 East Lake Road Palm Harbor, FL 34685
The north shore boardwalk is almost hidden at the northern edge of the park.
Click Here for Video Tour of North Shore Boardwalk Trail
The Cypress Swamp Boardwalk connects to the Observation Tower, is centrally located, and the busiest.
Click Here for Video Tour of Cypress Swamp Boardwalk
The Wildlife Officer Peggy Park Memorial Boardwalk is on the south end of the park. It crosses a swamp, parallels the lake shore, and curves east along Brooker Creek. It connects to a trail that follows the creek east to the park boundary.
Click Here for Video of Peggy Park Memorial Boardwalk
Stop 5
Brooker Creek Preserve Boardwalk, Nature Trail, Nature Center No Fee 1-3 Hours
3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs 34688
At
approximately 8,700 acres, Brooker
Creek Preserve is a significant conservation
area in the northeastern corner of Pinellas
County, where the management of its natural
resources, including the protection of
its potable water supply, is a priority. There is a significant boardwalk through a wetland, a interpretive nature trail, and miles of hiking trails through several habitat types. There is an environmental education center near the boardwalk.
Boardwalk Tour- Brooker Creek- Click Here
Boardwalk Tour- Brooker Creek- Click Here
SIDE Trip- Indian Mound
Phillipie Park- Safety Harbor Culture type origin site- Indian Mound
No Fee 1 hour
2525 Philippe Pkwy. Safety Harbor, FL 34695
No Fee 1 hour
2525 Philippe Pkwy. Safety Harbor, FL 34695
An Indian mound
listed in the National Register of Historic
Landmarks and majestic shade trees welcome visitors at the oldest
park in Pinellas County. Take in the view of Old Tampa Bay while
strolling along a one-mile shoreline.
Stop 6
Weedon Island Preserve Hiking and canoe trails, 2 Boardwalks, Museum/ Visitor Center No Fee
1800 Weedon Dr NE St Petersburg, FL 33702
Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. It is comprised mostly of marine ecosystems with some uplands. Indigenous peoples occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. There are virtual video tours of the boardwalks below. It is the Native American Weedon Island Culture Type origin site.
Tampa Bay View Boardwalk at Weedon Island Video- Click here
Tower Circle Boardwalk at Weedon Island Video - Click Here
1800 Weedon Dr NE St Petersburg, FL 33702
Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. It is comprised mostly of marine ecosystems with some uplands. Indigenous peoples occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. There are virtual video tours of the boardwalks below. It is the Native American Weedon Island Culture Type origin site.
Tampa Bay View Boardwalk at Weedon Island Video- Click here
Tower Circle Boardwalk at Weedon Island Video - Click Here
Stop 7
Sawgrass Lake Park Education Center, Boardwalk, Observation Tower No Fee 2 hours Max.
7400 25th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702
7400 25th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Sawgrass Lake Park is 400 acres in size and allows people to walk through one
of the largest maple swamps on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The park’s
mile-long boardwalk and half-mile dirt trail provide opportunities to
see birds, butterflies, plants and animals in their natural settings
within the most densely populated county in Florida. Herons, egrets,
ibis, wood storks, alligators and turtles can be seen along the canals
and lakes. Thousands of birds migrate through the park
during the fall and spring, attracting birders and eco-tourists
from all over the country. A virtual video tour is available below.
Boardwalk at Sawgrass Lake Virtual Tour Video- Click Here
Boardwalk at Sawgrass Lake Virtual Tour Video- Click Here
Stop 8
Boca Ciega Millennium Park Boardwalk, Observation Tower, Hiking Trail No Fee 2 Hours
12410
74th Ave. N. Seminole, FL 33772
In this park, a 35-foot wooden observation tower offers a panoramic view of Boca Ciega Bay. The park supports seven natural communities: pine flatwoods, coastal oak hammock, mangrove swamp, salt marsh, bay head and wetlands.In 2007 a major discovery of Pleistocene age fossils offered a much older history of Boca Ciega Millennium Park. Fossil bones of Columbian Mammoth, Giant Sloth, Giant Armadillo, Saber Tooth Cat, Camel and many more amphibians, reptiles and fish are now at the Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. A video virtual tour of the boardwalk is available below.
Boardwalk at Boca Ciega Millennium Park Video tour- Click Here
In this park, a 35-foot wooden observation tower offers a panoramic view of Boca Ciega Bay. The park supports seven natural communities: pine flatwoods, coastal oak hammock, mangrove swamp, salt marsh, bay head and wetlands.In 2007 a major discovery of Pleistocene age fossils offered a much older history of Boca Ciega Millennium Park. Fossil bones of Columbian Mammoth, Giant Sloth, Giant Armadillo, Saber Tooth Cat, Camel and many more amphibians, reptiles and fish are now at the Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. A video virtual tour of the boardwalk is available below.
Boardwalk at Boca Ciega Millennium Park Video tour- Click Here
SIDE TRIP TO JOHNS PASS VILLAGE
Located on the waterfront at Johns Pass,
this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1
tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with
unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing
fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing
and jet skiing. Plenty of metered on-street parking
located conveniently throughout the Village, as well as a new
state-of-the-art multi-level parking garage adjacent to Hooters, Bubba Gumps, and
Hubbards Marina. The beach is a short stroll away.
Stop 9
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve- Boardwalk, Nature Trails, Wildlife Blind, Nature Center
$3 Fee 1-3 hours
1101 Country Club Way South St. Petersburg, Florida (Located along the shores of Lake Maggiore)
Before you take a walk on the 6 miles of trails, visit the national award winning
exhibit “The Ripple Effect: Understanding Nature’s Connections” at the
Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center. This exhibit is an
exciting and innovative depiction that will enlighten the visitor to the
natural wonders of the Preserve and Lake Maggiore. As you walk to
the trails, you will see our aviary which is home to eleven permanently
injured birds of prey including an eagle, hawks and owls. Come visit the
aviary and see these magnificent birds up close. This peaceful oasis is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Enjoy walking along the trails and boardwalks that wind thru many
unique ecosystems that are homes to over 60 species of amphibians
and reptiles, over 50 species of butterflies and over 165 species of
birds.
Stop 10
Ft. De Soto Park Trails, Historic Fort, Beaches $5 fee (+$.50 toll)
3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL 33715
The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment. A 1-mile nature trail in the Arrowhead Picnic area, and a 3/4 mile nature trail in the Soldiers' Hole area provides a glimpse of some the native fauna and flora. A 2,200 foot Barrier-Free Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail providing access to nature for all visitors to Fort De Soto Park, regardless of their physical abilities.
3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL 33715
The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment. A 1-mile nature trail in the Arrowhead Picnic area, and a 3/4 mile nature trail in the Soldiers' Hole area provides a glimpse of some the native fauna and flora. A 2,200 foot Barrier-Free Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail providing access to nature for all visitors to Fort De Soto Park, regardless of their physical abilities.
Emerson Point Preserve Trails, Boardwalks, Indian Mound, Observation Tower No Fee 2 hours
5801 17th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221
Take I-75 to exit 224. After exiting, head west on U.S. 301. Once downtown, instead of turning on U.S. 301, continue west on 10th Street West. Stay on this road, heading toward Snead Island. After crossing the bridge, take the immediate right (across from the Yacht Club). Turn left at the first stop sign and drive west into Emerson Point Preserve. Parking is available at the Temple Mound, Observation Tower, Canoe Launch, and Point Parking lots.
Emerson Point has a special location at the mouth of the Manatee River where it meets Lower Tampa Bay. Explore the preserve's unique history and wander the shady trails through the tropical hammock. It is a 365 acre preserve located at the tip of Snead Island in western Palmetto.Historical resources include the Portavant Temple Mound, southwest Florida's largest Native American Temple Mound, and the surrounding midden complex. Multi-use trails and boardwalks are aligned so that the natural habitat and cultural resources will be protected.There are several nesting boxes erected and an observation tower on a hill overlooking the bay.
5801 17th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221
Take I-75 to exit 224. After exiting, head west on U.S. 301. Once downtown, instead of turning on U.S. 301, continue west on 10th Street West. Stay on this road, heading toward Snead Island. After crossing the bridge, take the immediate right (across from the Yacht Club). Turn left at the first stop sign and drive west into Emerson Point Preserve. Parking is available at the Temple Mound, Observation Tower, Canoe Launch, and Point Parking lots.
Emerson Point has a special location at the mouth of the Manatee River where it meets Lower Tampa Bay. Explore the preserve's unique history and wander the shady trails through the tropical hammock. It is a 365 acre preserve located at the tip of Snead Island in western Palmetto.Historical resources include the Portavant Temple Mound, southwest Florida's largest Native American Temple Mound, and the surrounding midden complex. Multi-use trails and boardwalks are aligned so that the natural habitat and cultural resources will be protected.There are several nesting boxes erected and an observation tower on a hill overlooking the bay.
Stop12
De Soto National Memorial and Riverview Point Preserve No Fee 1-3 Hours
De Soto National Memorial
The Visitor Center is located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy Bradenton, Florida 34209 and includes stunning displays of historic armor, weapons, and related period items. Helmets and armor are available to try on.The newly re-modeled theater and museum features a wide array of exhibits of Spanish and Native American artifacts. The new museum exhibits are designed to be rotating with new items and art that will be displayed periodically. Our theater shows our parks film Hernando De Soto in America throughout the year. During season the film is shown on a time schedule to coincide with scheduled living history programs.
The Nature Trail has a boardwalk and winds along the shoreline and through several Florida ecosystems, including a mangrove forest like the one that De Soto's men would have encountered when they landed. There are two remnant Indian Mounds at the border of the Memorial property and Riverview Point Preserve. Trails include interpretive signage and waysides that tell the story of the De Soto Expedition and the natural history of the area.The Living History Camp is opened December through April . Rangers and volunteers dressed in period clothing will present talks on a variety of historical topics related to the De Soto Expedition and Florida's Native Americans. There will also be weapons and Spanish and native craft demonstrations throughout the day.
Riverview Pointe Preserve is located at 8250 DeSoto Memorial Hwy Bradenton, FL 34209 and is an 11-acre site located in northwest Bradenton, Florida. The site is adjacent to the DeSoto National Memorial but is managed by Manatee County's Natural Resources Department. Although small in acreage, the preserve is home to a variety of wildlife and uplands and coastal habitats including the rare scrub ecosystem, oak hammock, and mangrove forest. This location is also home to a thriving gopher tortoise colony. Riverview Pointe Preserve is part of a large prehistoric coastal village inhabited by Florida Indians from about 356 B.C. to 110 A.D. The village and midden complex ran from the Riverview Pointe property northward into the De Soto National Memorial. The village complex included a huge temple mound, several smaller mounds, and a central freshwater spring, yet none of these features remain today. Most, if not all, of the complex was destroyed during the early twentieth century when its shell was mined for roadfill.It is the location of the giant cross and a monument to the De Soto Expedition.
De Soto National Memorial
The Visitor Center is located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy Bradenton, Florida 34209 and includes stunning displays of historic armor, weapons, and related period items. Helmets and armor are available to try on.The newly re-modeled theater and museum features a wide array of exhibits of Spanish and Native American artifacts. The new museum exhibits are designed to be rotating with new items and art that will be displayed periodically. Our theater shows our parks film Hernando De Soto in America throughout the year. During season the film is shown on a time schedule to coincide with scheduled living history programs.
The Nature Trail has a boardwalk and winds along the shoreline and through several Florida ecosystems, including a mangrove forest like the one that De Soto's men would have encountered when they landed. There are two remnant Indian Mounds at the border of the Memorial property and Riverview Point Preserve. Trails include interpretive signage and waysides that tell the story of the De Soto Expedition and the natural history of the area.The Living History Camp is opened December through April . Rangers and volunteers dressed in period clothing will present talks on a variety of historical topics related to the De Soto Expedition and Florida's Native Americans. There will also be weapons and Spanish and native craft demonstrations throughout the day.
Riverview Pointe Preserve is located at 8250 DeSoto Memorial Hwy Bradenton, FL 34209 and is an 11-acre site located in northwest Bradenton, Florida. The site is adjacent to the DeSoto National Memorial but is managed by Manatee County's Natural Resources Department. Although small in acreage, the preserve is home to a variety of wildlife and uplands and coastal habitats including the rare scrub ecosystem, oak hammock, and mangrove forest. This location is also home to a thriving gopher tortoise colony. Riverview Pointe Preserve is part of a large prehistoric coastal village inhabited by Florida Indians from about 356 B.C. to 110 A.D. The village and midden complex ran from the Riverview Pointe property northward into the De Soto National Memorial. The village complex included a huge temple mound, several smaller mounds, and a central freshwater spring, yet none of these features remain today. Most, if not all, of the complex was destroyed during the early twentieth century when its shell was mined for roadfill.It is the location of the giant cross and a monument to the De Soto Expedition.
Stop13
Robinson Preserve Boardwalks, Trails, Observation Tower No Fee 1- 3 hours
1704 99th Street Northwest Bradenton, FL 34209
Robinson Preserve is located in northwestern Bradenton, in the Palma
Sola area, across the street from the Palma Sola Botanical Gardens (also
free and a suggested side trip).
This 487-acre preserve has undergone an incredible transformation from
disturbed farmland to coastal and wetland habitats. Miles of hiking and
bicycle trails, boardwalks, and excellent wildlife viewing are
available. Just minutes from the De Soto National Memorial and Riverview
Point Preserve.Click here to watch a virtual hike of Robinson Preserve
SIDE TRIP- INDIAN MOUND
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site No Fee 20 minutes
This ancient Native American site was the first in Florida to be designated a State Archaeological Site. Karl and Madira Bickel donated the mound and surrounding property to the state in 1948. The flat-topped ceremonial mound-composed of sand, shell, and village debris-measures 100 by 170 feet at the base and is 20 feet in height. Archaeological excavations have disclosed at least three periods of Native American cultures, the earliest dating back 2,000 years. Located off U.S. 19 in Palmetto. The entrance road is approximately one mile south of I-275. The site is located on Bayshore Drive, approximately 1.5 miles after turning off of U.S. 19.
Stop 14- SEASONAL STOP Only November- April 15
TECO Manatee Viewing Center Boardwalk, Trails, Nature Center No Fee 2 hours
Come see us from Nov. 1 through April 15 Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
6990 Dickman Rd Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (813) 228-4289
Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach delivered reliable electricity to the community for 16 years before the commercial operation of Big Bend Unit 4 in 1986. That year, people started seeing manatees in large numbers in the power station's discharge canal, where saltwater – taken from Tampa Bay to cool Unit 4 – flowed, clean and warm, back to the bay. When Tampa Bay reached 68 degrees or colder, the mammals would seek out this new refuge. The Manatee Viewing Center was soon born. Today, Big Bend's discharge canal is a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary that provides critical protection from the cold for these unique, gentle animals.Inside the MVC's environmental education building, colorful displays immerse you in the world of the manatee and its habitat. Others show how Big Bend Power Station generates electricity for the community in an environmentally responsible way. See some of the power station's beneficially reusable byproducts. Inspect actual manatee bones and piece together puzzles. And before feeling the blast of a hurricane in the center's simulator, find out more about hurricanes and how Tampa Electric prepares for and responds to major storms. Outside, stroll among award-winning butterfly gardens and Florida-friendly landscaping and see solar panels – the largest installation among Tampa Electric's photovoltaic arrays in the community. Track real-time output from the array inside the education building. You also can see a variety of native and coastal plant life as you stroll along the center's tidal walk. Catch a glimpse of the other wild animals in the wild that make the center's habitat their home.
Stop 15
Hillsborough River State Park $6 Fee 2-6 hours
15402 U.S. 301 North Thonotosassa, Florida 33592
Opened in 1938, Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida's first state parks; this original CCC Park is divided by the swiftly flowing Hillsborough River with a set of Class II rapids. The river provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a canoe/kayak launch is available. Hikers can walk over seven miles of nature trials: Rapids Trail, Baynard Trail, a sub-section of the Florida Trail and the Wetlands Restoration Trail. The Interpretive Center is accessible from parking lot #1, this center is located in the original 1930s Ranger Station of Hillsborough River State Park and offers a glimpse into the Second Seminole War and life at Fort Foster. Over 100 artifacts are on display that were found at the Fort Foster Historic Site and offer an understanding of both sides of the conflict between the Seminole nation and the US military. These displays are available from 8am - 5pm each day of the week. Ranger led tours of Historic Fort Foster Site every Saturday @ 2pm & 4pm and on Sunday @ 11am for $2.00 per person.
River Rapids Trail- Virtual Hike Video- Click Here
Baynard Nature Trail- Virtual Hike Video- Click Here
Stop 16
Morris Bridge Park Boardwalk, Nature Trail $2 Fee 1 hour
13330 Morris Bridge Road Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Located 3.5 miles northeast of I-75 on Morris Bridge Road (CR 579). From I-75, exit at Fletcher Avenue. Morris Bridge Road bisects the park. Parking available on both sides of the road. On south side of CR 579 a 0.75-mile shell trail along an old tram road. Rest shelter provided at halfway point on trail. Another primitive nature trail heading south along river winds through a forest to gazebo.On north side of CR 579, a 0.25-mile boardwalk circumnavigates an island in Hillsborough River.
Morris Bridge Boardwalk- Virtual Hike Video- Click Here
Stop 17
Lettuce Lake Regional Park Nature Center, Boardwalk $2 Fee 1-2 hours
6920 E Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33637
Lettuce Lake is a haven for nature study. An interpretive center,
featuring exhibits, leads to a 3,500 ft. boardwalk and an observation
tower where visitors can view an extensive variety of wildlife. The
parks also has canoes/kayaks available for rent. More than half
of the park’s property lies in the natural floodplain of the
Hillsborough River, and consists of a hardwood swamp forest. This
feature provides a natural storage reservoir for floodwater and improves
water quality, acting as a biological filter to remove excess nutrients
from the water. The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks
and pine flatwoods plant communities. Lettuce Lake Boardwalk- Virtual Hike Video- Click Here
Side Trip- Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Florida Aquarium showcases the aquatic animals and ecosystems of Florida and around the world. Far more than just an attraction, The Florida Aquarium is actively working around the state in research and conservation programs including coral propagation, underwater archaeology and animal rescue and rehabilitation.Take a journey through our nostalgic simulated state park trail past the alligator-infested Suwannee River using old wooden signs to guide you. Venture further to the river streams where our playful otters explore and our Great Blue Herons and Roseate Spoonbills wade in the vegetation. Continue your adventure amongst native fish, owls and free flying birds when suddenly you come face-to-face with Florida’s invasive species…the Burmese Pythons. Discover how these massive snakes have become a problem for Florida’s wildlife population.
Side Trip- Lowry Park Zoo
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo Tickets $24.95 3 Hours
1101 West Sligh Avenue Tampa Florida 33604
Native wildlife- Stroll along the boardwalk and see the many animals whose native habitat is Florida. From land, sea and sky, you'll be amazed at all the wonderful creatures that make Florida home. The Zoo is recognized as a state center for Florida species conservation and biodiversity. Featured wildlife includes Manatees, Florida Panther, Black Bear, Birds of Prey, River Otters, Bald Eagle, Alligator, Sandhill Cranes, and many more. The Zoo has wildlife from Austrailia, Africa, and Asia as well in themed exhibits.
Side Trip- Indian and prehistoric artifacts-
THE TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602
The History Center’s collections date from prehistoric Gulf Coast
Florida to the present. The collection covers all spheres of life,
public and domestic, in a fairly complete manner. The research library
contains nearly 10,000 books, manuals, maps, documents, microfilm and
family/subject papers all Florida history based. Our collection includes
artifacts, paintings, textiles, utilitarian ceramics, postcards,
documents, ephemera and furniture with a relevance to Florida and
specifically to our regional area. Florida’s First People exhibit features Tocobaga and Calusa artifacts,
including tools, weapons and pottery, as well as original artwork by
artist Theodore Morris. The European Exploration exhibit details the arrival of Spanish and French
explorers who landed in Florida at the beginning the 16th century. The Charles E. Knight Gallery showcases Seminole and Miccosukee clothing, patchwork, jewelry, baskets, tools and a replica chickee. The Coacoochee’s Story Theater immerses viewers in the riveting account
of Seminole Chief Coacoochee’s experiences during the Second Seminole
War. The Tampa Bay Timeline features a series of large panels with compelling
photographs, renderings and artifacts, covering the past 500 years of
history in our region.
Tampa's Verdigris Stripe Background Story
Boardwalk and Hiking Page
Florida West Cost Tour for Hikers--Big Bend to the 'Glades
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