If you are planning a trip to Madeira Beach this year, treat yourself to a day at John's Pass Village and Boardwalk. This place is quite enough to make feel glad. If you are a Florida local or make frequent tour to this sunshine state you may have already discovered John's Pass Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach Florida. If you never heard about this place find out what a delightful place it is.
However this astonishing little destination is only a few blocks long but holds many quaint shops and eateries. These are very good for family visiting the beach or others wanting to get the feel of gulf. Situated along the waterfront, a weary shopper can enjoy lunch or dinner at any of the restaurants overlooking the water. One of the best ice cream shops Meyer's house has many different flavors to choose from, and they will make up any milkshake combination that you think up. Try Kohr's custard stand after dinner for dessert. There are many shops offering cookies and muffins for your friends and kids. This is an amazing shopping experience Most of the stores are touristy with sweatshirts, tee shirts and beach wear.
If you love live music must visit Timeout Restaurant which offers live music on the balcony by a very talented young man, his sound reminds you Michael Bluble. His amazing voice will make you to speculate of record play. Even if you are not ready for a meal, you can enjoy the music that drifts over the crowd on the boardwalk. This will make your afternoon pleasant.
While walking through John's Pass Village, you would come upon a gem of a store tucked down a side street. This gem is known as The Spice and Tea Exchange. May this name is not surprising but its experience will surprise you. This small but charming shop had a rustic but homey feel. Here you would see shelves are lined the walls holding transparent jars made of glass containing several varieties of spices and teas. Each section of the jars holds a different treasure, flavored teas, organic spices and flavored salts filled the store.
There you will see several sacks containing variety of teas just simply let them know what you are interested in and they package it for you. The spices and tea are sold by Ounce (28.35 grams) that is great for those spices that you are trying for the first time or those that you need once a year. There is a one-room shop where from you can purchase gifs such as Shakers, tea pots and other accessories for your love ones and relatives. Visit St John's Pass Village stores buy yourself a remembrance of your visit to the area.
St John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is great for a day trip from other vacation destinations like Clearwater Beach or Tampa and is worth the trip. Madeira Beach distances 22 miles from Tampa, 10 miles from Clearwater and just 5 miles from St Petersburg.