Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Saint Petersburg, United States

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 0.8 km
Ascend 7 m
Descend 10 m

Experience Saint Petersburg in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Saint Petersburg

Sight 1: United States Post Office

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The U.S. Post Office at 400 First Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida is a historic building. On April 4, 1975, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: United States Post Office (St. Petersburg, Florida) (EN)

88 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Snell Arcade

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The Snell Arcade is a historic site in St. Petersburg, Florida. The building was designed by the architect Richard Kiehnel of Kiehnel and Elliott. Built in 1926, it is located at 405 Central Avenue. On November 4, 1982, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Snell Arcade was developed by C. Perry Snell, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist.

Wikipedia: Snell Arcade (EN)

139 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: S. H. Kress and Co. Building

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The S. H. Kress and Co. Building, a historic building located at 475 Central Avenue at the corner of 5th Street S. in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. It was built in 1927 in the classical Commercial style influenced by the Beaux-Arts movement. The building operated as a "five and-dime" store from 1927 until the company closed it c.1981.

Wikipedia: S. H. Kress and Co. Building (St. Petersburg, Florida) (EN)

133 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Florida Holocaust Museum

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The Florida Holocaust Museum is a Holocaust museum located at 55 Fifth Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1992, it moved to its current location in 1998. Formerly known as the Holocaust Center, the museum officially changed to its current name in 1999. It is one of the largest Holocaust museums in the United States. It was founded by Walter and Edith Lobenberg both of whom were German Jews who escaped persecution in Nazi Germany by immigrating to the United States. Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel served as Honorary Chairman and cut the ribbon at the 1998 opening ceremony. The Florida Holocaust Museum is one of three Holocaust Museums that are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum works with the local community and survivors of the Holocaust to spread awareness and to educate the public on the history of the Holocaust.

Wikipedia: Florida Holocaust Museum (EN), Website

155 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Alexander Hotel

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The Alexander Hotel is an historic hotel located at 535 Central Avenue between 5th Street S. and 6th Street S. in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The four-story, buff-colored brick building was built in 1919 and was designed by Neel Reid in the Classical Revival style. It has been converted to an office building. On November 1, 1984, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is located within the Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District.

Wikipedia: Alexander Hotel (St. Petersburg, Florida) (EN)

274 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: The State Theatre

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The Floridian Social Club is a Beaux-Arts style concert venue in St. Petersburg, Florida. The venue closed in 2017 due to local fire code violations. It was purchased in 2018, with renovations beginning that same year. Construction was completed however the site was not able to reopen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The venue reopened in February 2021.

Wikipedia: State Theatre (St. Petersburg, Florida) (EN), Website

15 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 7: Green-Richman Arcade

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The Green-Richman Arcade is a historic site in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is located at 689 Central Avenue. On January 30, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: Green-Richman Arcade (EN)

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