St. Pete One Of ‘Best Places To Travel In The U.S. In 2023’: Forbes

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Sunshine City made the cut for Forbes’ list of the “Best Places to Travel in the U.S. in 2023.”

It was one of just 20 destinations named to the list, which included varied locales like San Francisco, Vail, Savannah, Puerto Rico and Kansas City. (Check out the full list here.)

One other Florida location also made the list, the Panhandle’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach area.

Forbes’ praised St. Petersburg for its arts and culture offerings, reputation as “an LGBTQ+ haven,” proximity to top beaches, and vibrant downtown.

“St. Pete presents one of Florida’s best mixes of a cool and lively urban downtown with beautiful beaches right nearby,” travel writer Terry Ward told the magazine. “The town is known for its art scene — from the murals everywhere to Salvador Dali and Renaissance masterworks in museums — but it remains delightfully casual and approachable at every level, too.”

The magazine’s review for St. Petersburg also reads, “With 35 miles of uninterrupted coastline including some of Florida’s top-rated beaches and a booming arts and culture scene, it’s no surprise that St. Pete is popping on travelers’ radars. The Dalí Museum continues to offer unique and innovative exhibits that explore multi-sensory, immersive experiences for all types of travelers and is a must visit when in the destination.”