Fun For All Ages At Tropicana Field
March 5th, 2011 by Mike Woods, under Vacations. No Comments
Tropicana Field is one of the places to see in St. Petersburg, Florida, if you can tear yourself and your family away from the beach. More than just a ballpark, this facility is glorious to look at, on the cutting edge of the sport with its artificial surface and dirt base lines, and incredibly fan-friendly. If you want to watch MBA baseball and make sure the whole family has a memorable day, Tropicana Field is the place to do it.
Tropicana Field is a huge ballpark that has unique amenities for fans of all ages and special ties to the community it shares. The over one million square foot area is mostly ballpark, but also holds a 10,000 gallon tank of live cownose rays, a stage where kids can participate in a baseball-theme game show, Right Field Street full of family interactive sites, and batting cages.
In addition to being an exciting team to follow, the Rays are dedicated to supporting the community that gives it a home, with special ties to the Florida Aquarium, which cares for the resident rays. For example, every time a ball is hit into the tank, the Aquarium receives a $2,500 donation and another $2,000 goes to a charity chosen by the player that hit the ball.
One place to stay near the MLB excitement of Tropicana Field is the Historic Courtyard by Marriott Downtown St. Petersburg Hotel. This large luxury facility offers free internet access in its guestrooms and suites, in-room mini refrigerators and coffee makers, and an on-site fitness center and heated indoor pool. The Courtyard Cafe offers a hot breakfast menu and a full buffet every morning to give you a good start to every day of your vacation.
Of course, the hotel is also close to all the attractions of St. Petersburg, which is a major tourist resort city drawing visitors from all over the world. One landmark is the St. Petersburg Pier, five stories of shopping, dining, and entertainment right on the waterfront. In addition to the many events and festivals held at the Pier, the whole city is full of activities of all sorts. Every day and every evening can be spent in a different way in this exciting city.
St. Petersburg is a destination for tourists from all over the world, and it has activities for all ages and interests. The beaches are miles long and glorious, the fishing is unsurpassed, and the St. Petersburg Pier has become a center for events and festivals. The Pier is five stories of specialty shops and restaurants on the waterfront, with all sorts of entertainment for both day and night as well as a spectacular waterfront setting.
When planning to visit Tropicana Field, check out the benefits of staying right downtown, near all the things you want to do and see.
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