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The St. Pete Pier Photo Tour

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Inside the Pier

Interior of The Pier in St. Petersburg©Dawn Henthorn
Unique is the word to describe the interior of The Pier. Several shops line each side of the first floor providing a variety of shopping experiences. It is here you can grab a snack or a burger on the go. The aquarium "tubes" offer just a hint of the surprises you'll find on the upper floors.

Every dining experience imaginable can be enjoyed while visiting The Pier and the views can't be compared.

The Columbia restaurant is surrounded by breathtaking 4th-floor waterfront views of Tampa Bay. The view is enhanced by the family's award-winning, century-old recipes of Spanish/Cuban cuisine.

Cha Cha Coconuts, a tropical bar and grill offers spectacular views from the top of The Pier and on the menu is everything from Bahamian conch fritters to full-dress baby back ribs with all the trimmings.

Captain Al's is a casual seafood restaurant and bar with waterfront seating and fabulous open water views of Tampa Bay.

If you're in a hurry or just in the mood for something really casual, visit The Pier's marketplace for fast food - The Dockside Eatery, located on the first level overlooking the serene Tampa Bay in a bright cheery atmosphere. Burger Bay offers breakfast to dinner from egg sandwiches to burgers and Greek gyros. Cara's Pizza serves fresh homemade pizza and pasta dishes for the Italian in you. Cones on The Pier delights with 41 flavors of ice cream and more. And finally, Hong Kong will satisfy any appetite with its Chinese menu.

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