Guidebook for Ruskin
Parks & Nature
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdMyakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72See alligators up close!
Little Manatee River State Park
215 Lightfoot RdE.G. Simmons Regional Park
2401 19th Avenue NorthwestSt. Pete Beach Access
4700 Gulf BlvdBradenton Beach
Anna Maria Beach
Lithia Springs Park
3932 Lithia Springs RdSwim in freshwater springs.
Apollo Beach Preserve
6760 Surfside BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveThe Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrRuskin Family Drive-In Theatre
5011 US-41Historic theater featuring independent films. Great Thai restaurant next door; tell Steve that Bronson and Cathy sent you.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StHistoric theater featuring independent films. Great Thai restaurant next door; tell Steve that Bronson and Cathy sent you.
Huge outdoor water park owned by Busch Gardens; closed in the winter.
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrHuge outdoor water park owned by Busch Gardens; closed in the winter.
Arts & Culture
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdDavid A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlRuth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth RdFirehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NEWonderful place to spend a half day learning about Florida's History. Includes Bishop Planetarium.
131 locals recommend
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WWonderful place to spend a half day learning about Florida's History. Includes Bishop Planetarium.
Great children's museum with many hands-on attractions.
110 locals recommend
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4th St NGreat children's museum with many hands-on attractions.
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveGreat museum for families and geeks.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Southshore Village
5052 US-41Winn-Dixie
1023 S Tamiami TrailShore Bliss Yoga
118 Flamingo DrLocal yoga studio. Very welcoming to guests and beginners.
United States Postal Service
455 N U.S. Hwy 41Shopping
Bealls Florida
13120 US-301Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StSt Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SEHaslam's Book Store
2025 Central AveBest. Bookstore. Around.
Best vintage store around. They encourage you to try things on, so bring a camera and have fun.
16 locals recommend
La France
1612 E 7th AveBest vintage store around. They encourage you to try things on, so bring a camera and have fun.
Morgan Farms
2005 Morgan Farm RdStrawberry milkshakes and fresh strawberries
Sightseeing
This Thai temple has a market on Sunday mornings. Arrive around 10am-1pm for a unique brunch option. Beautiful park-like setting on the Palm River. Orchids and other fresh plants can be purchased.
49 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolrata Temple
5306 Palm River RdThis Thai temple has a market on Sunday mornings. Arrive around 10am-1pm for a unique brunch option. Beautiful park-like setting on the Palm River. Orchids and other fresh plants can be purchased.
Hydro Harvest Farms
hydroponic farms
Dooley Groves
1651 Stephens Rdu-pick citrus and citrus gifts
Getting Around
Tampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean Pkwy