Attractions in Clearwater, Florida
- Attractions in Clearwater include beaches with parasailing and boating.clearwater beach image by FotoWorx from Fotolia.com
Clearwater, located in Pinellas County, Florida, west of Tampa, serves as the world headquarters for the Church of Scientology and the home of famous individuals including Evel Knievel and Hulk Hogan. In addition, Clearwater is known for its sandy white beaches and numerous attractions designed for people of all ages. Residents and visitors to Clearwater can visit attractions that range from educational to thrill seeking. - Clearwater Marine Aquarium houses many aquatic animals including dolphins, sea turtles, otters, fish, sharks and stingrays. The aquarium is also home to the bottlenose dolphin named Winter, which has been featured in newspapers and media shows across the world. Winter lost her entire tail after being trapped in a crab-trap line, yet she recovered and now uses a prosthetic tail. The aquarium features over 10 exhibits, including an underwater viewing tunnel of the dolphin pool. Dolphin shows are performed daily and highlight the behaviors and intelligence of these animals. A widescreen theater shows visitors how the aquarium saves and rehabilitates marine animals. Clearwater Marine Aquarium allows hands-on experiences with animals, such as stingrays, through their touch tanks.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-441-1790
seewinter.com - For thrill seekers in Clearwater, the Sky Screamer Parasail allows you to experience flying 800 feet over the Gulf of Mexico. The company promises a safe and stable ride and a breathtaking birds-eye view of Clearwater Beach. The winchboat Sky Screamer has technology that allows up to three people to be lifted off the boat's flight deck using a towline and hydraulic winch. The Captain imitates the feeling of free falling by stopping the boat, allowing you to slowly descend before re-accelerating. Upon request, you can even be dipped into the water before being reeled back to the boat. Flights last about 10 minutes and anyone 6 years old and above may take a ride.
Sky Screamer Parasail
25 Causeway Blvd. Slip #8
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-442-7600
proparasail.com - Celebration Station is an amusement park in Clearwater that has several attractions and hosts special events including birthday parties. An indoor game room has over 100 video and arcade games as well as pool tables, air hockey and interactive games, all of which use quarters or tokens. Other indoor activities include laser tag. Guests can utilize the park's six batting cages to practice slow-, medium- and fast-pitch softball or baseball. Helmets are required and you may use the park's equipment or bring your own. Other attractions include bumper boats, miniature golf and a quarter-mile go-kart track. For guests' convenience, Celebration Station has a restaurant with classics such as pizza, burgers and nachos.
Celebration Station
24546 US 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-791-1799
celebrationstation.com - Dolphin Encounter Cruises offers trips aboard the double-deck Clearwater Express to explore dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Guests have the opportunity to observe dolphins in their natural environment while enjoying the views of Clearwater Beach's shoreline. Guests who do not see dolphins are guaranteed another free trip. The boat has a snack bar, and unlimited free soda, beer and wine is served to those on board. The Caladesi Island Ferry departs from Clearwater Beach to the undeveloped Caladesi Island, where visitors can enjoy swimming, shelling, snorkeling and picnics on the three-mile beach.
Dolphin Encounter
P.O. Box 3563
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-442-7433
dolphinencounter.org
