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Got plenty of time to kill? Grab a buddy, pack your bags and go on a road trip. This short road trip from Clearwater to Tampa takes you through Courtney Campbell Causeway.
This scenic route is a window to a globally important and unique ecosystem.The Causeway is alive through its self-created ecosystem. A wide variety of animal and wildlife species depend on the causeway for food, shelter, and and reproduction.
But the Causeway is not just a haven for wildlife, it is also a destination for people to relax and have fun. Courtney Campbell Causeway's most important natural, scenic and recreational resources – beaches, nature preserves and recreational sites – are preserved for use by visitors and locals alike.
The Courtney Campbell Causeway is proof that modern society and nature can co-exist in a mutually beneficial way.
From South Fort Harrison Avenue in Clearwater, turn left at Chestnut Street; continue onto Court Street,and then onto Gulf Bay Boulevard.
From here, head east on Courtney Campbell Causeway/FL-60 E/Gulf to Bay Boulevard toward Damascus Road. Stop at the Causeway and enjoy its many attractions. The Causeway offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Take advantage of its pristine beaches and recreational sites; come face to face with a wide variety of flora and fauna the Causeway's nature preserves.
After your stop at the Causeway, continue following FL-60 E. Merge onto FL-60 E via the ramp to I-275/Tampa International Airport. Take the exit onto I-275 N toward I-4. Take exit 44 toward Downtown East/West Keep right at the fork. Follow signs for Tampa Street and merge onto North Tampa Street. Turn Left at Twiggs Street then take the first right onto North Franklin Street, then make a right turn onto E Kennedy Boulevard.
In Tampa, there are many sites and attractions waiting for you., including Adventure Island, a Florida Keys-style water and leisure park; plus miles of powdery white sand beaches and clear blue water where you enjoy activities like surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing and more.
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