DECEMBER 13, 2023

PHOTO:VISIT ST. PETE & CLEARWATER

The Dalí Museum.

“For the more than twenty years I’ve lived in the Tampa Bay area, the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, has had a vibe all its own,” writes G&G contributor Susan B. Barnes. Besides the draw of its nearby white-sand beaches and buzzing food scene, the bayside city is also a haven for artists—and art connoisseurs—from around the world. Below, Barnes shares her four favorite attractions to visit, including an iconic pink palace and an art museum that celebrates a surrealist master. 

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH TOURISM

OPEN SECRET: Many Southern states boast picturesque beaches, but some of the best and least congested stretches of sand are tucked along the Gulf of Mexico in Alabama. The easily accessible destinations of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach constitute a thirty-two-mile playground where you can spend all day on the water—all year long—charter fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or jet skiing. Back on land, Gulf State Park offers twenty-eight miles of paved trails, ideal for birding or biking, through nine distinct ecosystems. Fresh coastal cuisine with a waterfront view is just one more reason to discover this under-the-radar enclave. Get to know Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

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