Your Ultimate Guide to Things to do in Tampa, Florida

09 Explore the beautiful Sunken Gardens

The Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg are more than a hundred years old and one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the U.S. Amble through this local historic landmark with its pools, waterfalls, flamingos, rescue parrots, and tropical plants, and enjoy the shade and sense of tranquility. You can buy food to feed the koi fish, and there are loads of photo ops amidst the lush greenery. Most of the paths are ADA-accessible, but you'll want to apply insect repellent liberally or bear the consequences.