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The Pier Aquarium

800 Second Ave. NE, Suite 2001, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3503
727 803-9799, ext. 201
3.5 of 5 stars 196 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Aquariums
Activities: Dining, Viewing wildlife, Shopping
Owner description: Visit one of the area's most recognized waterfront landmarks. Explore The Pier Aquarium. Discover unique gifts and souvenirs at specialty shops....... more » Owner description: Visit one of the area's most recognized waterfront landmarks. Explore The Pier Aquarium. Discover unique gifts and souvenirs at specialty shops. Delight in four sit-down waterfront restaurants and the food court. Experience outdoor adventure including sailing, fishing, dolphin sightings, bike rentals, a wedding chapel and pelican feeding. « less
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Incredible fish, good documentation but it's only 1 room More

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New Bern, North Carolina
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

takes about 4 minutes to see fish that you can see in any fish store. very bad More

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sault ste marie
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We went to the aquarium during the afternoon. Its only $5 to enter. At first I did not want to enter, as its only a 1 room place, but there are so many really col things to see and do. They feed the small sharks around 3-4pm. a large selection of different fish, and cool things in the tank. They... More

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Apollo Beach, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Although the aquarium is not very large, it hold a wonderful history of sea-life of Florida. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful - great for the entire family. More

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Stuart, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Nice little educational facility. I look forward to seeing their new location coming in 2013. Sounds like it will be an amazing place. More

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Naples, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

and "do" the pier! Has a food court; restaurants; souvenir shops; I understand it may be torn down and replaced. What a shame as it seems perfectly fine. Fun to watch the booth inside that makes the candles, carves them in front of you. We went out on the top and so windy it was almost scary! Had a good... More

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St. Paul, MN
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I was expecting more. There were only a few souvenir shops, a food court and a restaurant. The top floor was rented out during our visit, so there wasn't much to explore. More

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South Burlington, Vermont
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

great place to take in the bay views and have a lunch on the top floor restaraunt. More

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Webster, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This was a great place to shop and watch the dolphins swim More

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Seminole, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Not too much to look at and overpriced for what they have More

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