St. Petersburg, United States
15 Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg
Start with these 15 and you have seen the St. Petersburg that travelers rate highest.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 187 tracked St. Petersburg places. Refreshed monthly.
The Dali Museum
MuseumThe Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida holds the largest collection of Salvador Dalí's work outside Europe, a comprehensive sweep across the surrealist master's career, including several of his monumental 'masterwork' canvases.
Read our full guide →Museum of Fine Arts
MuseumFree entryThe Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is a cultural gem located on Beach Drive overlooking Tampa Bay.
Read our full guide →The Pushkin Apartment Museum
MuseumThe Pushkin Apartment Museum on the Moika River embankment offers an intimate glimpse into the final months of Russia's greatest poet.
Read our full guide →St.Peterburg House of Books
LandmarkFree entryThe St. Petersburg House of Books, located at 28 Nevsky Prospekt, is one of the city's most iconic shopping destinations.
Read our full guide →Petrovskaya Aquatoria Museum-Model of St. Petersburg and Suburbs
MuseumPetrovskaya Aquatoria is a unique museum that brings 18th-century St. Petersburg to life through an intricately detailed miniature model.
Read our full guide →Amoveo Spa Petrogradskaya
SightAmoveo Spa Petrogradskaya is a premier wellness destination located in the Petrogradsky district of St. Petersburg, Russia.
Read our full guide →Russian Vodka Museum
MuseumThe Russian Vodka Museum in St. Petersburg offers an immersive journey into the cultural and historical significance of vodka in Russia.
Read our full guide →The Anna Akhmatova Museum
MuseumThe Anna Akhmatova Museum is a literary shrine located in the Sheremetev Palace on Liteyny Prospekt, a historic building that once housed the poet during her later years.
Read our full guide →Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
EntertainmentThe Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a cornerstone of St. Petersburg's cultural scene, located along the scenic waterfront.
Read our full guide →Shadow Museum
MuseumThe Shadow Museum in St. Petersburg offers a profound sensory journey into darkness.
Read our full guide →The Republic of Cats Cultural and Museum Complex
MuseumThe Republic of Cats Cultural and Museum Complex is a delightful and unusual attraction in St.
Read our full guide →Mariinskiy-2
EntertainmentMariinskiy-2, also known as the Mariinsky Theatre's second stage, is a contemporary architectural masterpiece situated on the Kryukov Canal.
Read our full guide →Imagine Museum
MuseumImagine Museum is a contemporary art museum dedicated to glass, located on Central Avenue in St.
Read our full guide →St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
MarketFree entryThe St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market is a beloved weekly tradition held in Williams Park, right in the heart of downtown.
Read our full guide →The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
MuseumThe James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is a stunning museum located in the heart of St.
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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.
Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
187 places →Restaurants
Where to eat
Explore →Day trips
Escapes near the city
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Coming soonOff the beaten path
12 hidden gems in St. Petersburg
Like Russians Kitchen and Agora Wellness Centre, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
4 outdoor adventures near St. Petersburg
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Tampa (38 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill and The Toasted Monkey lead the night.
Go out →For the kids
14 things to do with kids
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
12 romantic spots for couples
Peter the Great Botanical Garden at two-person pace.
Slow down →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in St. Petersburg
Verified free entry, Museum of Fine Arts included.
Spend nothing →Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend in St. Petersburg can build your days for you, at local prices.