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Largo is a city in Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay Area.
Get in
editBy plane
editThe biggest airport in the nearby area is Tampa International Airport but some flights can land at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport which is just east of the city, along Roosevelt Boulevard.
By car
editI-275 comes into the area from Tampa. Alternately, US 19 comes into the city from the north.
By bus
editThe Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority provides bus service from other cities in the area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa.
Get around
editBy car
editThe main thoroughfares are Ulmerton Road and East Bay Drive going east and west, with Clearwater-Largo Road/Ridge Road, Missouri Avenue/Seminole Boulevard, Keene Road/Starkey Road, and Belcher Road going north and south.
By bus
editThe Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority operates the buses for the whole of Pinellas County. Route map.
See
edit- The Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, ☏ +1 727 582-2100. 7AM to 5PM daily. The adjacent Heritage Village is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Free.
- Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr, ☏ +1 727 587-6775. 5AM-11PM daily. Free.
Do
edit- Check out some of the parks throughout the city. They are very well maintained and a fun place to spend an afternoon.
Buy
edit- Largo Mall on the corner of Ulmerton and Seminole Blvd. There are many shops there including Target, PetSmart, Staples, Bealls, Michaels, and Marshalls.
Eat
edit- Cesarina Deli & Bakery, 2575 E Bay Dr #1, ☏ +1 727 536-2119. M-F 9AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-5:30PM. Italian deli with full selection of meats and cheeses.
- Corner Bar and Grill, 2116 E Bay Dr, ☏ +1 727 584-3126. 10AM-2AM daily.
- Untouchable's Pizza, 1150 Clearwater-Largo Rd, ☏ +1 727 581-8160.
Drink
editSleep
edit- Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Clearwater, 6500 Ulmerton Rd, ☏ +1 727 532-4800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.
- Hampton Inn Largo, 100 E Bay Dr, ☏ +1 727 585-3333. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Free parking, free hot breakfast and a view of Largo Central Park.