St Petersburg – Whitted is the closest airfield for a number of attractions
around St Petersburg including the Museum of History, the Salvador Dali Museum and, of
course, the pier.
The St Petersburg Museum of History has a number of exhibits covering the early
European settlements, the railroad era, the Victorian era, the growth of tourism, the
Great Depression, and the revival of tourism since World War II. Perhaps of more interest
to pilots is a special display covering the growth of commercial aviation.
The Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. and on Sunday
from 1.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m. For further information telephone ++ (813) 894 1052
The Salvador Dali Museum is home to the world’s most extensive collection of this
artist’s work. Some estimates place the value of the collection at more than $125m.
The collection contains in excess of 90 oil paintings, 100 water colours and drawings,
together with some 1,300 other exhibits including graphics, sculptures, photographs, and
even floor to ceiling murals. If you are an admirer of this artist’s work, this is
the place to visit.
The Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. and on Sunday
from noon until 5.30 p.m. You can telephone the Museum on ++ (813) 823 3767 for further
information.
The Pier is a distinctive landmark, resembling an upside down pyramid. Inside there is
a wide range of shops and restaurants and it is a good place to enjoy the scenery whilst
you have something to eat. In actual fact, if you eat at the restaurant on top of the pier
you can enjoy an excellent view of the airfield.
All of these attractions are within easy walking distance of the airfield but
alternatively, if you do require transport, the staff in the FBO are very friendly and
will arrange this for you.
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