Attractions: Week of July 29

Area attractions run on a rotating basis as space allows.

ST. PETERSBURG

Boyd Hill Nature Park: 1101 S. Country Club Way

An interpretive tram tour takes visitors through a variety of eco-systems at 1 p.m. daily; $1 plus admission. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $2 adults; $1 children. Information: Hermann Trappman, (727) 893-7326.

Great Explorations Hands-on Museum: 1925 Fourth Ave. N.

Great Explorations offers special museum shows suitable for children age 6 and older. Admission: $9 ages 2 and older, $8 for 55 and older, free for children younger than 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (727) 821-8992.

The Pier: 800 Second Ave. N.E.

Shopping and entertainment along the pier daily. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Aquarium hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Aquarium admission: $5, $4 for students ages 7 and older and seniors 65 and older. Children ages 6 and younger are admitted free. Admission is $2.50 for everyone noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Information: (727) 821-6443.

Pinellas Pioneer Settlement: 2900 31st St. S.

Continuous exhibits and demonstrations include antique flywheel engines and tractors, model table with air hook-ups, hayrides, unique machinery and equipment, a swap meet and an operational 1920s sawmill. Information: (727) 866-6401.

St. Petersburg Museum of History: 335 Second Ave. N.E.

Five themed exhibit areas take visitors on a journey through St. Petersburg and the Pinellas peninsula, from prehistoric times to the present. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. A Information: (727) 894-1052.

Science Center of Pinellas: 7701 22nd Ave. N.

The center features a hands-on marine touch tank, wetlands exhibit, 30 species of live mammals, birds and reptiles, a 16th century Indian village, an African-American scientists and inventors exhibit and other science-related activities. Planetarium shows: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Laser show: 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; $1 (self-guided tour only). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; $5 includes shows. Information: (727) 384-0027 or www.sciencecenterofpinellas.com.

Sunken Gardens: 1825 Fourth St. N.

Come explore the gardens in the heart of St. Petersburg. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors (62 and older), $3 children. Information: (727) 551-3100.

TAMPA

Busch Gardens: 3000 Busch Blvd.

Busch Gardens is a 335-acre African-themed family entertainment park featuring a combination of thrill rides, live entertainment and one of the country’s premier zoos, open 365 days a year. Set in the Congo area, the 4-acre attraction Jungala will invite guests to discover exotic creatures, explore a village hidden deep in the jungle and connect with the inhabitants through up-close animal interactions, multistory family play areas, rides and entertainment. Information: (813) 987-5280 or www.buschgardens.com.