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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Clearwater Marine Aquarium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Moccasin Lake Nature Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Cliff Stephens Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Clearwater Threshers

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5. Dream Catcher Explorations

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6. Encounters with Dolphins

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7. Gulf Coast Kayak

8. Little Toot Dolphin Adventures

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9. Philippe Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Pier 60

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. Safety Harbor Site

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Sand Key Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. The Exit Games FL

16. Wildflower Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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17. Clearwater Ferry

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Clearwater is a sunny beach town in Florida's Tampa Bay area with constantly great weather and spectacular sandy beaches. A big part of the city is on a barrier island with the 3-mile-long Clearwater Beach lined with restaurants and hotels.

Clearwater is also famous for its marine aquarium, home to Hope and Winter, stars of the Dolphin Tale movie, and for Bright House Field where the Phillies have their spring training games. Surrounded by mangroves filled with wildlife, Clearwater is great for exploring in a kayak or on a paddleboard. Here are the best things to do in Clearwater, Florida.

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