There is a lot more to the Gulf Coast of Florida than sun and beach. Area attractions offer a myriad of things to see and do, whether you're looking to fill an hour or a day. With choices as varied as restaurants, parasailing, dinner and dolphin watch cruises, you'll never have a dull moment during your visit to our balmy coast. Here are some of our favorite places to play:

	Pier 60 Located at the intersection of Causeway and Gulf Blvd., Pier 60 Park is beautiful - a crescent of fine, powdery white sand that runs from the pass north for 1.3 miles. Shops, restaurants, a bait shop, and beach concessions are located by the pier, which is open 24 hours. Inspired by the nightly sunset-watching ritual in Key West, a four-hour festival is held nightly from two hours before to two hours after sundown. Jugglers, magicians, and a variety of entertainers perform for the crowd that gathers each evening.
	Clearwater Marine Aquarium The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a nonprofit, working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles. As your "Window to the Sea" we hope to provide visitors and residents with a better understanding and appreciation for the marine environment. As a working aquarium it is our mission to educate and foster preservation and conservation of the marine animals and habitats
	Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise Young or old, the Pirate Cruise has something for everyone. Cruise away into the fantasy world of swashbucklers and pirates aboard the PIRATES RANSOM. Our journey cruises within cannon range of Captain Memo's deserted island along Florida's intercoastal waterway out into the Gulf of Mexico along Clearwater Beach. The frequent sightings of playful dolphins just adds to the excitement of a Pirate Cruise.
	Show Queen Cruises The Show Queen is a sixty-five foot triple decked riverboat specifically designed for harbor cruises on Clearwater Beach, Florida. The first and second decks are fully enclosed with air conditioning. The third deck is a large open air deck which provides beautiful views of the scenic waterfront. The vessel features a full service bar, full service galley, state of the art sound system, restrooms on both decks and tastefully decorated interior.
	Busch Gardens Tampa Combining thrill rides with wonderful animal attractions, a day at Busch Gardens will delight everyone in the family. Also known as "The Dark Continent," the theme park is divided into nine different areas fashioned after locations in Africa. Morocco, at the park entrance, features shops, eateries, roller-coasters and three theaters presenting great live shows.
	Walt Disney World Encompassing four major theme parks, two shopping areas and three water parks, Walt Disney World offers a myriad of entertainment options. All of Walt Disney World's attractions are located within short driving distance of each other, and many are connected by monorail or bus. Most popular places to visit are: The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios and Downtown Disney.
	Sea World A marine animal adventure park, SeaWorld Orlando offers guests the chance to touch live stingrays and dolphins, take a journey to the Artic (complete with Polar Bears), laugh at the antics of seals, and marvel at the beauty of a tropical coral reef. The undisputed star of the park is Shamu, the Killer Whale. His audience-drenching splashes and silly antics have been favorites since the parks opening. Shows here feature marine animals such as Sea Lions, Otters, Beluga Whales and a Walrus. The park has recently added its first thrill ride, Journey to Atlantis, an elaborate water ride.