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Dunedin has something for everyone. Whether you prefer outdoor activities, natural adventures, sports, arts and museums, special events, well-known attractions and theme parks, or just strolling through shops, Dunedin Florida is perfectly situated. Our restaurants offer outstanding choices, shops are filled with unique items, and the liquid libations abound.

Downtown Dunedin  areas offer FREE WIFI to keep you connected on your visit.

Here are just a few things to do in Dunedin, as well as in the surrounding areas.

Dunedin FL beachesOUR BEACHES


Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands State Parks - Honeymoon Island is a haven for nature lover, swimmers, sun bathers and hikers. The beaches are soft and white and the warm surf of the Gulf is almost always gentle. You can walk for miles, whether on the beach or on the trails. It's also a bird lovers and shell seekers paradise. There is a picnic area with shelters and tables for great family relaxation. The new playground is completely ADA accessible for both children and adults. There are two cafes on Honeymoon Island with gift shops for souvenirs or sundries, plus beach umbrella and kayak rentals. Bathhouses are available for changing. It's also the perfect location for weddings, large or small - www.romantichoneymoonisland.com Honeymoon Island is at the west end of the Dunedin Causeway, One Causeway Blvd., a scenic drive worth taking. Entry to the park is just $8 per car, up to eight people. Fido is also welcome at the park in the designated dog beach. Leashes are mandatory for everyone's enjoyment. http://www.floridastateparks.org/honeymoonisland/

Caladesi Island State Park - The island paradise is accessible by ferry seven days a week. Names the #1 Beach in the US in 2008, it features perfect white sandy beaches, nature trails, picnic areas, a gift shop and snack bar, and changing facilities. It's the perfect opportunity to get away from it all and experience one of the most natural and beautiful beaches in the world. Get there on the Caladesi Island Ferry, starting at 10 a.m., www.caladesiferry.org www.floridastateparks.org/caladesiisland/

Water activities- enjoy sailing, kayaking, swimming, boating, jet-skiing, fishing and more. Kayaks and sailboats rentals are available on the Dunedin Causeway at Sail Honeymoon, www.sailhoneymoon.com Kayaks can be rented at Café Honeymoon on Honeymoon Island or at Café Caladesi on Caladesi Island. If your journey puts you in kayak on Caladesi, don't miss the trip through the mangroves. It's natural Florida at its best.

Dunedin FL art and historyART & HISTORY


Dunedin Fine Art Center/David L. Mason Children's Museum (www.dfac.org ) - This wonderful facility features changing art exhibits to delight and challenge your senses. The facility, located at 1143 Michigan Blvd., includes the David L. Mason Children's Art Museum is designed to make art fun for children, with interactive themes and hands-on experiences. Round out your experience with a visit to the Art Center's Palm Café and fantastic Gallery Gift Shop.

History comes alive at the Dunedin Historical Society - This window into the past is located in a 1923 Atlantic Coast Railroad Station at 349 Main Street along the Pinellas Trail. Its historical displays and exhibits change on a regular basis but always features Dunedin history and "Granny's Closet," a trip through time of toys young and older "kids" remember from their childhoods. www.dunedinmuseum.org

National Armed Services and Law Enforcement Memorial Museum - affectionately known as NASLEMM. This fantastic collection is at the heart of Dunedin and honors those who serve or have served in law enforcement and the military. It features weapons of all types and sizes, historical artifacts, a replica of "Old Sparky," Florida's retired electric chair, and a collection of police statues and figurines.

Dunedin, FL recreationBIKING AND WALKING


Pinellas Trail - Bike, walk, roller blade or jog through the heart of Dunedin, Florida. The Rails to Trails program gave Pinellas County's former railways new life for all to enjoy. This 34-mile trail, with spurs in several areas, including one to Honeymoon Island State Park, gives residents and visitors alike an opportunity to get up, move and enjoy the outdoors. Dunedin's downtown surrounds the Pinellas Trail, and is friendly to all types of Trail users. Stop off for an amazing meal, ice cream, cool drink, quick snack, or coffee to boost your energy or soothe your spirit. Stop by the Dunedin Chamber, 301 Main Street Dunedin, FL, for a Pinellas Trail map or visit www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd/

The Hammock Park - Just after Florida joined the Union in 1845, a team of surveyors were mapping out the State and identified the borders of the truly unique, natural environment. Their survey's North and South borders of the Hammock still exist today. This fantastic park is home to over 300 trees, shrubs, flowers and animals, as well as over 100 species of birds. It's natural Florida setting is one you don't want to miss. Picnic, stroll, or hike through trails, both natural shell or elevated boardwalk, and experience Florida as it was decades ago.

Bike rentals are conveniently available at The Energy Conservatory, 745 Main Street Dunedin, FL, www.energybicycle.com or at Dunedin Cyclery, 998 Douglas Avenue Dunedin, FL , www.dunedincyclery.com

Golfing in Dunedin FLGOLF


Dunedin Golf Club - If golf is your passion, this is a spot you don't want to miss. The Club is the original home of the PGA, from 1945 to 1963. This famed Donald Ross-designed course is a challenge for all skill levels. All are welcome on this course, which offers fantastic greens and superior play. Before or after your golf experience, visit the Clubhouse for superior choices in food and drink. Plus the pro shop offers extraordinary golf apparel, accessories and service. www.dunedingolfclub.com

Dunedin Stirling Links - Want to hit a bucket of balls? Practice your putting? Take a lesson? Or work on your short game on the amazing par 3 course? This is the place for great golf at competitive prices! Located at 620 Palm Blvd., just minutes north of charming downtown Dunedin. www.dunedingolf.com

Recreation for Kids in Dunedin FLFOR THE KIDS


Looking for a FREE water activity to delight the little ones? Check out Dunedin's Kiwanis Sprayground, 1937 Ed Eckert Drive. This interactive children's water playground, open daily from 9 AM to sunset, is filled with several water features to "beat the summer heat." The colorful, action-packed features spray, gush, dump and pour water from a variety of whimsical devices. Kids can dodge a crocodile that shoots water out of its mouth; circle the tumble buckets and dance in and out of the mushroom water shower cascading at the end of the park.

The main attractions are "Nessie," Dunedin's own version of the Loch Ness Monster, with multiple sprays and an aqua run slide in the middle of the park. The Kiwanis Sprayground has over 3,000 sq. ft. of play area and is ADA accessible. The sprayground has a non-slip surface, no standing water and includes a fully automatic system of spray and streaming water features with a re-circulating water system. The deck perimeter has shade structures and spectator benches. The facility also has a lightning detection system with automatic water shut off and security cameras.

RAINY DAY?


How about a game of bowling at the Dunedin Lanes? This retro bowling facility will give the whole family hours of fun. A restaurant and lounge will round out your experience.

Visit the Dunedin Historical Museum and learn about the Dunedin's and Pinellas County's unique history. Or visit the Dunedin Fine Art Center is a world of art experiences for the whole family. See descriptions above.

You can stay in Dunedin, yet with just a few minutes of travel, you can experience all kinds of things!

NEARBY


Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Learn all about Florida's natural environment. See Bottlenose Dolphins show off unusual learned and natural behaviors. Meet "Winter," a rescued dolphin who has garnered international fame. She was rescued from a crab trap as a juvenile and has learned to swim with the help of a prosthetic fluke. The movie, "Dophin Tale," is her story. This facility also features exhibits highlighting loggerhead sea turtles, stingrays, river otters, and native fish. Experience two attractions in one - visit Winter's Dolphin Tale Adventure and take a free ride on the Jolley Trolley to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. www.seewinter.com

Big Cat Rescue - It is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. Over 100 exotic and endangered "cats" of all types and sizes reside in this 55-acre sanctuary at 12802 Easy St, Tampa. www.bigcatrescue.org

Dali Museum - Visit one of the most impressive collections of the works of Salvador Dali in St. Petersburg. This amazing exhibit features rich works from Dali's career, 1904-1989. Taped guides, as well as docent-guided tours, make this experience very rewarding. The building housing the collection is amazing to see, too. For art lovers, this is a not-to-be-missed experience. www.thedali.org

The Florida Aquarium - See fierce sharks in a natural coral reef setting with endangered sea turtles, moray eels and more! Take a journey down the Wetlands Trail past playful river otters, alligators, free -flighted birds and 14-ft invasive Burmese Pythons. A favorite for the whole family is the ray and starfish touch tanks. Encounter marine animals found throughout the world.

Dunedin Theater in FloridaTHEATER


Francis Wilson Playhouse - this intimate theater first opened in 1935. Today it features performances of all types- musicals, plays, and concerts. Located just south of Dunedin in Clearwater at 302 Seminole St. Tickets are very reasonable. Visit www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater's premier performing art center, is just minutes from Dunedin on 1111 McMullen Booth Road. World-renowned performances of all types - concerts - from classical to modern in every medium, plays, theater, ballet, dance, comedy, and more, this acoustically perfect venue offers enriching experiences. www.rutheckerdhall.com

Sporting teams dunedin flSPORTS

Toronto Blue Jays & Dunedin Blue Jays - Baseball is played in Dunedin from March through September thanks to the Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, 337 Douglas Avenue. The Toronto Blue Jays, www.torontobluejays.com take the field each March for Spring Training, offering great baseball action in an intimate ballpark setting. The minor league Dunedin Jays, part of the Florida State League, take the field from April through September, www.dunedinbluejays.com These young players offer exciting action at family-friendly prices. You never know which of these exciting stars will be called up to the big leagues or when, but you have an opportunity to see them in play, up close and personal, while they're honing their skills.

Want to catch some professional action while you are visiting Dunedin? No problem! In 45 minutes to an hour, you can watch the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. We also have the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm (indoor football) taking the rink or field at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa.

Spring Training in Florida is that "not to be missed" opportunity. Dunedin is perfectly situated to catch lots of Major League action. Watch the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, see the Phillies at Bright House Field in Clearwater, or the Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa.

theme parks close to Dunedin flTHEME PARKS

If theme parks spark your interest, you may want to try one of these large attractions, all within 2 hours or less of Dunedin:

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, plus Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, are must-sees for many family vacationers. No more than 2 hours from Duendin, these theme parks feature fun and adventure for the whole family. www.disneyworld.com

Adventure Island - a fun water theme park with rides and splashes to thrill all ages - including a 17,000 square foot wave pool or a half-mile lazy river tube trip. It will keep you cool on the hottest day! www.adventureisland.com


Busch Gardens - Tampa Bay - An extraordinary theme park that features all types of animals in natural settings, exotic shows, and even carnival games. If rides and excitement-filled roller coasters thrill you, this is the place for even the most adventurous spirit. Fascinating shops and lots of tasty food options round out your experience.