Largo, FL

Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County, a former citrus town that grew into a residential community between Clearwater and St. Petersburg. It is not a beach town, but its central location, large public parks and quick access to the Gulf beaches make it a practical base.

Where is Largo?

Largo sits in central Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay region. US 19 and Alternate US 19 run north-south, while Ulmerton Road (SR 688) and East Bay Drive (SR 686) connect east toward I-275 and Tampa. St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) is about 6 miles east, roughly 15 minutes, and Tampa International (TPA) is about 30 minutes away. The beaches at Indian Rocks Beach and Belleair Beach are about 15 minutes west over the Intracoastal Waterway. The Pinellas Trail runs through the city, linking Largo by bike to Clearwater, Dunedin and St. Petersburg.

Things to do in Largo

Pinewood Cultural Park on Ulmerton Road is the standout. It holds the Florida Botanical Gardens, about 150 acres of formal gardens and native habitat, and Heritage Village, a 21-acre living history museum with more than 30 historic structures from around the county. Largo Central Park, built on the old county fairgrounds, has walking paths, a playground, the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center and holiday light displays. McGough Nature Park offers shaded trails near the Intracoastal Waterway. Winter and spring are the most comfortable seasons to explore on foot.