…food and travel stories by Karren Doll Tolliver
Egmont Key is accessible only by boat, so my fellow photographer and I boarded the tour boat and set out to photograph the historical island. It features a working lighthouse, gopher tortoises and ruins of an old army fort.
A popular state park in Pinellas County, FL, Ft. DeSoto has natural beaches, ruins of old forts, and a bike and walking path for visitors, in addition to the campgrounds.
Is the St. Petersburg, FL, Hofbrauhaus the same as the original beer hall in Munich? Read this article to find out; I've been to both and make a comparison, including pictures.
The Museum of Fine Art in St. Petersburg, Florida, is small but impressive. I've visited it more or less regularly for years, and they present quality exhibitions in a professional environment. A 2006 expansion allows the museum to offer a cafe and respectable gift shop, in addition to their permanent collection and revolving exhibits. It's a fine way to spend an afternoon, especially if you include the nearby Dali Museum in your itinerary.
Continuing the series of inexpensive daytrips near the Tampa Bay, Florida, area, this week I present the murals on the Mazzaro Italian Market buildings in St. Petersburg. When you have out-of-town visitors and don't know what to do with them, treat them and yourself to an interesting, photographable destination that is cheap and uncomplicated. Plus, buy my books and blog gear to fulfill your holiday shopping list!