St. Petersburg Pier

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Please help improve this article or section by expanding it.
Further information might be found on the talk page or at requests for expansion. (January 2008)

The St. Petersburg Pier, simply called "The Pier" by locals, is a major tourist destination in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Some of the activities and sights it encompasses include: fishing, boat rentals, weekly festivals, and the pier aquarium. Shopping, dining and nightlife are other amenities.^[1] The Pier was originally completed in 1889 with many subsequent renovations. Besides the attractions it is known for its five-story inverted pyramid shape overlooking Tampa Bay.^[2]^[3]