Historic Old Northeast Travel Guide
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Visit Historic Old Northeast
Popular places to visit
Vinoy Park
While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment.
Sunken Gardens
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, this historic botanical oasis behind vine-covered walls offers tropical plants, colorful flower beds, meandering paths, picturesque ponds and cascading waterfalls.
Great Explorations Children's Museum
This innovative and interactive attraction is designed specifically for young children and their parents, and makes learning fun and active.
Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum
In just one location, find multiple types of trees that define warmer global climes. You might be surprised how many palms there are in the world.
The Palladium at St Petersburg College
You can enjoy a show at The Palladium at St Petersburg College during your stay in St. Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in St. Petersburg at Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Madeira Beach: Pirate Adventure Cruise
Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Buffet Cruise
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
StarLite Sapphire Evening Yacht St. Pete Beach
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard's Marina in John's Pass
Top hotels in Historic Old Northeast
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
The place is beautiful, the hot tub is way too crowded. But the location of the hotel is perfect, and the place was spotless , my family and I loved our stay and are looking to come back
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
The rooms are not updated, but are very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The transportation around the area is free if you stay at Tradewinds. That saved us a lot in transportation costs for the week. The restaurants were all very good and tasty.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Not what I expected for almost $300 a night Staff was friendly but couldn’t get a straight answer out of anyone regarding where/what we could use our $30/day credit on. The “restaurant” was open limited hours breakfast was premade items heated up in an air fryer, no ice machine on any floor. Room ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Very clean and modern room, staff was extremely responsive and very nice!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
SkyBeach Resort
Hot tub wasn't warm at all
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Cockroach in room, outside corridor filthy, elevator walls peeled and cracked. Rooms smelled musty
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Old Northeast
Downtown St. Petersburg
Downtown St. Petersburg is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tampa Bay and St. Pete's Historic Coliseum.
South Pasadena
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seafood restaurants in South Pasadena. You might want to make time for a stop at Corey Ave or Pasadena Shopping Center.
Causeway Isles
Though Causeway Isles may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Petersburg Municipal Beach at Treasure Island and Sunset Beach.
Isla del Sol
Isla del Sol might not have many top sights, but Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and Merry Pier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belle Vista
If you're spending some time in Belle Vista, Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise Island
If you're spending some time in Paradise Island, Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center and Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis are top sights worth seeing.
