St. Petersburg known as the "The Sunshine City" for a good reason. The city averages around 361 of sun each year. It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the most consecutive days of sunshine, 768 days between 1967 and 1969.

St. Petersburg has an array of annual events, art museums, and hidden oddities. Take a minute to explore some of the fun just outside the door. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade takes place in January. It features a battle of the bands and drumline shows that have inspired other cities to do similar things. In October, there's the folk festival known as SPIFFS. It features different ethnicities sharing food, crafts, music, and includes a parade along with folk dance groups.

In between these annual festivals, there are some hidden gems to check out. The Sunken Gardens is a lush botanical park that's below sea level. While it's only 4-acres, it's filled with a range of waterfalls, wandering paths, and ponds to enjoy.

If needing a break from the sun and heat of St. Petersburg, venture inside the Salvador Dali Museum. It's the largest collection of the famed artist's work outside of Europe. The building itself is a work of art with bubble-like skylights, wall lighting, and 900 oddly geomatic windows. Another art gallery worth spending time in is the Chihuly Collection. It's the first custom-designed building dedicated to the glass and light work of the artist. You'll see massive chandeliers, an installation that reminds onlookers of crystalline giant tube worms, electric blue Tumbleweeds, and Niijima Floats. Also, there is a theater that runs a loop of interviews and information about Dale Chihuly that seats 30.

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