Top Ten Reasons to Visit St. Pete, Florida in November

The countdown to SIGUCCS continues — with ten weeks until the conference, November 9-13, 2015, aside from the beautiful weather, here is your list of top ten reasons to visit St. Petersburg, Florida in November! Register now to join us and Make Your Sun Shine!

Top Ten Reasons to Visit St. Petersburg, FL in November:

10. TGIF – Stay after the plenary and celebrate on Friday the 13th!

Ribfest– BBQ & live music; Fri, Nov 13
Tarpon Springs Seafood festival: (free!) arts & crafts, live music, fresh seafood; Fri, Nov 13

9. Special events that happen while we are there!

First Friday: downtown St. Petersburg block party, Nov 7 5:30-10pm
St. Pete Folkfest– music, art; Sat/Sun, Nov 7-8
Tampa Bay Home Show: Sun, Nov 8, Tropicana Field
Clearwater Triathlon: Sun, Nov 8

8. Plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy the sun!

Vinoy Golf Club
Yoga at The Dali: Sun, Nov 15 noon-1:30pm
Remi’s Segway Tours: go for a ride on the beach!
St. Pete Segway Tours: go for a ride downtown!

7. A variety of interesting markets to explore!

Locale Gourmet Market: 20,000 sq ft; dine in or take home
St. Petersburg Indie Market: promotes local arts and culture; Sat, Nov 7
Grand Central flea market: antiques and collectables market; Sat, Nov 7
SaturdayMorning Market: food, crafts, music; 9am-2pm, Al Lang Field (1 block from hotel)

6. Catch a game with your favorite Tampa sports team! (in Tampa; 30 minutes from hotel)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs NY Giants; Sun, Nov 8 at Raymond James Stadium
Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games on Nov 10, 12, 14 at Amalie Arena

5. Opportunities to attend theaters and live music!

American Stage Theatre Company: “The 39 Steps” opening Nov 2015
Mahaffey Theatre
Jannus Live: concert venue; 3 blocks from hotel

4. Lots of ways to unplug and get back to nature!

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: marsh and woodland trails, tram tours
Sunken gardens: garden tours and horticulture programs
Weeland Island Preserve: boardwalks and nature trails, natural history center
Sawgrass Lake Park: boardwalks and nature trails

3. Many museums to explore, including the SIGUCCS Gala happening at The Dali!

The Dali: Dali film series, Saturdays 1pm; “Dali Revealed”
Morean Arts Center: Chihuly blown artisan glass exhibit
Museum of Fine Arts: “Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists” & “50 Artworks for 50 years” exhibits; 5 blocks from hotel
FL Holocaust Museum: open daily 10am–5pm; 8 blocks from hotel
St. Petersburg Museum of History: 10 blocks from hotel
Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame: Tropicana Field, 2 mi from hotel

2. Being at the Beach in November!

Bayfront “Beachfront” (no swimming): near St. Pete’s Pier, 2nd Ave NE
St. Pete Beach: 11 miles from hotel
Tampa Speed Boat Adventures: opportunities to see dolphins, manatee, etc.
Suncoast Watersports: parasailing and waverunner rentals
Island Boat Adventures: boat and waverunner trips, snorkeling

1. And the best reason of all …. SIGUCCS 2015!

Visit TripAdvisor for a list of top rated restaurants in St. Pete’s
Uber for convenient and affordable rides around town