USA Today Top 10 New Attractions List Features St. Pete Landmark

Author Mason Dixon

November 23rd, 2020 3:08 PM

Every city has a location that is a recognizable landmark to that town. USA Today put together a list of the best new ones across the country, and in the running for the best is one from St. Petersburg.

Whether it’s museum or a monument, a park or a stadium, USA Today wants to know what the best new attraction is for 2020. The Tampa Bay area has a candidate on the list.

Newly reopened this year after having undergone a complete renovation, the USA Today describes it as 26 acres of waterfront on Tampa Bay featuring art, a marketplace, playground, fishing, food, drinks and more.

One fantastic part of the St. Pete Pier is the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. It features exhibits, after school programs plus fun ways to learn about Tampa Bay. If you just want to go hang out at the Pier, there are plenty of places to relax, plus the restaurants right along the water.

If you want to go vote for it, look for the St. Petersburg Pier. They allow one vote for day, and voting is open until December 21st at noon. Winners will be announced December 31st.
[Source: USA Today]

We sent Geno to check out the St. Pete Pier when it reopened

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  Quite a view of the sunset from the top level restaurant.

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  View from your table if you get the right one!

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  The views of the St. Pete skyline from the rooftop bar/restaurant are pretty stunning.
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  Oh you know there's always going to be a tourist trap postcard / t-shirts shop.

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  What's a Florida attraction without a gift shop?

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  This will be a fun spot to take the wave runners out to!
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  Yes, there's plenty of room to fish!

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  The view looking toward St. Pete from the end of the pier.

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  Fish cleaning station...
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  Wanna fish?

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  Lots of lawn space to relax.

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  The design was debated forever... but I think most will like the results when seen in person.
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  Hammock! Bring a hammock next time. Great idea!

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  Fancy art. Or a blob. You be the judge.

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  Don't expect bargains downtown St. Pete these days. But the prices weren't outrageous.
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  There were a few food trucks out, but more vendors will be out on the pier this weekend.

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  The airport and Dali museum in the distance.
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  Free!

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  The walk takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the end of the pier.
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  There's lots of space to stretch out.

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  Live music adds a nice touch.
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  The sprinklers light up in different colors at night.

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  Lots of cafes and snacks.

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  Cool touch - when the vendors are not open, the displays close up to show art.

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  Use the hand sanitizer station on the way in near the solar panels because I did not see the others when I was roaming around.

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  This week you need a reservation to get it, but I got one without a problem just an hour before the visit.

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  Welcome... let me show ya around.

#GenoAteTampa: Geno’s favorite spots to eat in St. Pete

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  They're a bit pricey. You'll pay about $20 for a burger, tots and a Coke. But their burgers are creative and top notch. The goat cheese burger is my usual.

• Big Stein’s Deli

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  This monstrosity you see in the photo is the "Park Avenue" triple decker. Roast beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, cole slaw pilled high with Russian dressing.

• Mazzaros

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  It gets no better than Mazzaros. The Hot Italian #20 sandwich is my must get. But they have fresh pasta, pastries, wines, cheeses and it's the only place you can find the blueberry soda from Maine I love.
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  It's on 4th not far from the radio station. It's a healthier choice and I'm not known for healthy eating so you know it's good. Only strike against this place is the portion size is kind of small. But it's one of those places most go to eat healthy. I'm 6'4 and about 300 pounds so I'm probably not their usual customer.

• Italia Mia

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  Their chicken parmesan is probably my favorite in all of Tampa Bay. It's so good that I probably visited 2 or 3 dozen times before I finally tried their pizza, which is fantastic too. But stick the NY style. The Sicilian pizza wasn't so great.

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  I know it sounds crazy but seriously this Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich they served at Rays game could be the answer to the attendance problem.
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  They usually serve a steak burrito for lunch that'll be your last meal of the day. Don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here though.

• Metro Diner

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  OK, I said I'm not a chain restaurant fan. However, the cinnamon roll pancakes are epic.

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