Monday, February 28, 2011

While In St. Petersburg, Visit Tropicana Field

By Mike Woods


St. Petersburg, Florida is a city whose main industry is tourism. Along with its miles of Gulf of Mexico beaches and world class cultural events, the city is fortunate to have Tropicana Field and the Tampa Bay Rays.

The huge MBA ballpark, with over a million square feet of artificial surface, has striking architecture and unique amenities for the community it is part of and to its many fans. For instance, there are many activities for children, including free admission to view the 10,000 gallon tank that is home to live cownose rays, a fish native to the area. There are also batting cages, a stage where kids can participate in a baseball-theme game show, the interactive fun of Right Field Street, and the Mt. Dew Extreme Zone. The field has recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation which makes it one of the nation's premier sport facilities.

The team has established a special relationship with local charities and the Florida Aquarium, which donated and cares for the rays. A ball hit into the right-field tank earns a $2,500 donation to the Aquarium and $2,500 to another cause chosen by the player who hit the ball. Fans can buy food to feed the rays, with the proceeds supporting the Aquarium and the team's charitable foundation. The team also has a keen interest in educating fans about the environment and encouraging recycling and other green practices.

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.

St. Petersburg has many attractions, such as the five-story Pier, a shopping, dining, and entertainment venture that has become a landmark. On the waterfront, this destination has four restaurants and fifteen specialty shops, and all sorts of things going on all around them. Many of the city's events and festivals are held at the Pier. St. Petersburg is also noted for its vibrant arts culture, which never is without interest and excitement.

You can make buy tickets for Tropicana Field online, and make hotel reservations online also. The Courtyard Hotel guarantees you will get the lowest possible price with an online booking. Check both the hotel website and St. Petersburg's official site to get up-to-the-minute information and free guides to the city and its activities.

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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