Havin' it large in Largo, Florida
For a taste of Old Florida, head to the charming city of Largo. Rooted in citrus farming history, the city is crammed with cool attractions. Get your Floridian dream getaway off to a great start by booking a Largo vacation rental near the beach or in downtown. Play a round of golf, hang out in the beautiful Florida Botanical Gardens, or spend the day at Pinewood Cultural Park's Heritage Village, a 21-acre open-air museum. After dark, venture into downtown Largo for dinner and drinks, or catch a Broadway show at the legendary Eight O'Clock Theatre.
Sightseeing in and around Largo
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Largo a fun place to get away. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Splash Harbour Water Park (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Tampa Bay Grand Prix (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
- Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
- Splash Island Water Park (12.7 mi / 20.5 km)
- Tampa Bay Downs (12.9 mi / 20.8 km)
- Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club (13.4 mi / 21.6 km)
Florida's beach scene is Largo than life
Life in this beautiful palm-lined city is all about the great outdoors. Whether you want to score a birdie on one of the city's many golf courses, go shopping in downtown, or come to experience Largo's buzzing festival scene in Largo Central Park. Book a Largo vacation rental close to the beach and have the miles and miles of soft, white sands and curling surf licking your toes. Another big draw to Largo is sport fishing for barracuda or marlin. Book a fishing excursion, or kick back on a dolphin-watching cruise as the sun sets.
Seasonal weather in Largo
If you're planning a vacation around the weather, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 85°F.
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Largo
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Largo is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Sand Key Park (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Pier 60 Park (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Sunsets at Pier 60 (5.5 mi / 8.8 km)
- Clearwater Beach (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches (6 mi / 9.6 km)
- St. Petersburg Municipal Beach (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
How to get to and around Largo
The nearest airport is in Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), located 16.2 mi (26 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) away.