There Will Be Free Transportation For This Weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Pete

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is happening this weekend and there will be buses and shuttles providing free transportation to the event. The buses and shuttles will be at 50% capacity and passengers will be required to wear a mask while riding. The transportation will be running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The stope where the buses and shuttles will pick up passengers are at the west side of 10th St. between 2nd Ave S and 3rd Ave. and 2nd St. between 6th Ave S and 5th Ave S (Dali Blvd.).

There is parking at Tropicana Field that will cost you $20, but they are not taking cash. You can purchase a parking ticket by credit card. The attendance will be limited to 20,000 fans per day and the main race is on Sunday at 12:42 p.m.

Some of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa Bay

Here are some of our favorite places to visit within the city limits. Might also be good places to take your out-of-town guests, too!

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• Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater

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  The home of our Guitar Pull! It is also located along the track for The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

• Bayshore Boulevard

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  Nothing like a stroll or a bike ride along Bayshore Boulevard!

• Amalie Arena

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  The home of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions and where we get to rock out to our favorite music artists!
• Ybor City

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  Such a fun day trip to ride the trolley and stop at the Columbia Restaurant. for lunch.

• Columbia Restaurant

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  Did someone say Cuban Sandwich?

• Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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  Day or night, it's such a beautiful place. We always look forward to our annual event, Bark in the Park!
• Tampa Riverwalk

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  An extension of Bayshore Boulevard, we love talking a walk along the Riverwalk to go visit Armature Works!

• Raymond James Stadium

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  The new home of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, we can't wait for the season to begin or see one of our BIG country artists in concert here!

• Sparkman Wharf

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  Not only do they have some yummy food options (located in shipping containers - how cool?) but there are some great photo ops, too! Also, home to the area's first flower bar, Splitsville and JoToro.
• Armature Works & Heights Public Market

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  Lots of different food options to explore here, from sit down restaurants to walk-up counter service. Great for families or a date night. Cap off he night with a nice walk along the Riverwalk.

• Clearwater Beach

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  Perennially named one of the best beaches in the country!

• St. Pete Beach

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  Another beach that is in our backyard that is always on lists for the best in the U.S.
• The Straz Center

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  So many great Broadway shows to see at the Straz Center. You can take a class at the Patel Conservatory, too!

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