Palm Harbor

Palm Harbor has a friendly, small town atmosphere and sits along the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County between Clearwater and Tarpon Springs. You will find everything from large shopping plazas to unique boutiques to gourmet restaurants, championship golf courses and tennis courts open year round. Palm Harbor is a fantastic fishing spot as more than 300 species of fish are found in the surrounding waters. Sailing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming are a part of everyday life in Palm Harbor. There are also plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking and birding in the many local parks in the area, and you are just minutes from the famous Pinellas Park bike trail. Be sure to discover the beauty of St. Joseph's Sound while you are here. When you want to get away yet be close enough to big cities, Palm Harbor is perfect. You can enjoy this city knowing that bigger cities, their attractions and amenities, are nearby.

City Sites

• LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART
One of the leading colorists of the Nation, Abraham Rattner began as a figurative expressionist. His second wife and son were also acclaimed artists in various fields. Be sure to visit the "Artistic Journeys" section. If you have an artistic bent or want to be involved in the creation and learning process, this is the museum for you. You can actually make art using various media including magnetic string and colored panels. This is a feast for the artistic senses where your senses are used for learning what art is.

• Innisbrook Troon Golf Institute
The best golf vacation in Florida as recommended at tripadvisor.com. This is not only fun for dad, but for the whole family. Great alternate activities include the nature boardwalk, the Loch Ness Pool & Spa, and a children's playground. Copperhead is the site of the Chrysler Championship, an annual PGA TOUR event in fall. The school offers 90 holes of golf on five award winning courses.

• Lake Tarpon
For world class freshwater bass fishing in Florida, not to mention diving, snorkeling, boating, and more, Lake Tarpon has whatever you desire. The Villas of Lake Tarpon also make an excellent romantic getaway. A pontoon boat is docked outside for your use. Imagine watching the sunrise or sunset out on the lake with a loved one. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or one of many water sports, lake Tarpon is a sure to delight.

SpoRts

• Adventure Kayak Centers
Stop by and see why the Sun coast is catching Kayak Madness!

WEATHER

• Spring: 61°F to 82°F
• Summer: 73°F to 91°F
• Fall: 65°F to 85°F
• Winter: 51°F to 73°F

special Interest

• Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
(formerly Noell's Chimp Farm)
The Chimp farm was started by an idea to house unwanted and aging primates, and to give them the care they need. The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary has recently gone through a complete remodeling. The Chimps have moved in to their new Chimp area and now we are working on making the new Chimp area more easily accessible for the general public.

Excursion

• Sanibel Island Excursion
When the northern weather turns cool, birds migrate to this famous wildlife and bird refuge. The bird watchers are not far behind. Anyone interested in the inner workings our fragile eco systems will not want to miss this stop. The J.N.(Ding) Darling Natural Wildlife Refuge is home to many rare species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Seashell collecting is also a popular activity on Sanibel. While you are enjoying Sanibel Island, be sure to visit Captiva Island, Fort Myers, and the Sanibel lighthouse.

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