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Florida Spring Training: Your Guide To Touring The Grapefruit League
Philadelphia Phillies: Before & After the Game: Attractions

Note: Attractions listed in Chapters 13, 16, and 17 are also within striking distance. While you will find some overlap in the listings, you may want to check the other chapters before deciding what to do before and after the game here, especially if you are spending a few days in the area. For additional possibilities, consult www.floridasbeach.com, web site of the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Captain Memo's Original Pirate Cruise

25 Causeway Boulevard, Dock 3, Clearwater Beach; 727-446-2587, www.captmemo.com
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and sunset (6:00 p.m. in March)
Cost: Adults $32 ($35 evening), Seniors (65+) $27, Juniors (13 to 17) $27, Children $22
Explore the Gulf on this two-hour cruise from the Clearwater Marina. Champagne is served on the evening cruise.

Celebration Station

24546 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater; 727-791-1799
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to midnight
Cost: Varies
This family-oriented mini-theme park offers go-karts, bumper boats, games, miniature golf, batting cages, shows, and dining.

Derby Lane

10490 Gandy Boulevard North, St. Petersburg; 727-812-3339, www.derbylane.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday, December 6, 2005 to mid June. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., Post at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $1 general admission
Greyhounds race here nightly except Sunday during Spring Training season. General parking is free, or let the valet do it for $3. There’s an all-you-can-eat buffet nightly (reservations suggested). If you tire of the dogs, you can play cards in T.L.’s Card Room ’til midnight. Note: You must be 12 or older to enter and 18 or older for admission to the card room.

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