Lindsay’s Guide to Tampa Bay
Attractions
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison StAdventure Island
10001 McKinley DrBring the kid for splashes galore.
Enjoy Florida's Greek culture, fabulous food, quirky shopping, boat rides and, of course, sponge divers!
340 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon AveEnjoy Florida's Greek culture, fabulous food, quirky shopping, boat rides and, of course, sponge divers!
One of the greatest beaches in the country. Just 40 miles away!
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveOne of the greatest beaches in the country. Just 40 miles away!
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveUSA Today “10 BEST” — Once believed to be mermaids, docile manatees are now an endangered species. In winter, when ocean temperatures drop, they flock to the heated water discharged from Tampa Bay's power plant. From the observation platform, visitors can watch the marine mammals bask in the warm water, enjoying a respite from the cool bay. An educational building, complete with mini-theater, instructs visitors on the habits and lives of manatees while outside, nature trails wind along the banks and through picnic areas. Vending machines are available on the premises, and a gift shop sells related merchandise. Excursions generally take 1.5 to 2 hours.
183 locals recommend
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdUSA Today “10 BEST” — Once believed to be mermaids, docile manatees are now an endangered species. In winter, when ocean temperatures drop, they flock to the heated water discharged from Tampa Bay's power plant. From the observation platform, visitors can watch the marine mammals bask in the warm water, enjoying a respite from the cool bay. An educational building, complete with mini-theater, instructs visitors on the habits and lives of manatees while outside, nature trails wind along the banks and through picnic areas. Vending machines are available on the premises, and a gift shop sells related merchandise. Excursions generally take 1.5 to 2 hours.
Shopping
Over 100 quality stores and restos just 10 minutes away.
For more info, log onto: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/tampa/stores
245 locals recommend
Tampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress DrOver 100 quality stores and restos just 10 minutes away.
For more info, log onto: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/tampa/stores
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdFood Scene
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs. ― Google
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs. ― Google
South Howard Avenue
South Howard Avenue
Seminole Heights
Great food and fun for all ages. Adjacent to Tampa’s Riverwalk. For more info, check out this video:
https://youtu.be/ylfuFC2GDAk
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveGreat food and fun for all ages. Adjacent to Tampa’s Riverwalk. For more info, check out this video:
https://youtu.be/ylfuFC2GDAk
Drinks & Nightlife
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdSince 1980, Skipper’s has grown from a small smokehouse into a full-service restaurant and much-loved venue for world-class music. Try their award-winning Black Bean Gator Chili, alligator ribs or fried gator tail. Seafood offerings include farm-raised catfish, grouper, oysters, clams, conch and shrimp. Fresh catches vary from amberjack, shark, basa, salmon, swordfish, tuna or wahoo. Mudbugs (crawfish) are on the menu almost year round. In the past, we’ve won awards for Best Outdoor Restaurant, Best Grouper Sandwich, Best Alligator, Hottest Wings in Tampa, and Best Key Lime Pie.
30 locals recommend
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper RdSince 1980, Skipper’s has grown from a small smokehouse into a full-service restaurant and much-loved venue for world-class music. Try their award-winning Black Bean Gator Chili, alligator ribs or fried gator tail. Seafood offerings include farm-raised catfish, grouper, oysters, clams, conch and shrimp. Fresh catches vary from amberjack, shark, basa, salmon, swordfish, tuna or wahoo. Mudbugs (crawfish) are on the menu almost year round. In the past, we’ve won awards for Best Outdoor Restaurant, Best Grouper Sandwich, Best Alligator, Hottest Wings in Tampa, and Best Key Lime Pie.
Sports!!
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the Stanley Cup winners based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The Lightning play their home games in Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa.
442 locals recommend
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrThe Tampa Bay Lightning are the Stanley Cup winners based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The Lightning play their home games in Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa.
Tampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana Drive
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Florida Hospital Center Ice
3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd.Arts & Culture
The largest PAC in the Southeast. Broadway shows, Theater, you name it.
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlThe largest PAC in the Southeast. Broadway shows, Theater, you name it.
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdMust see!
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaMuseum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NETampa Bay History Center
801 Water StNearby Groceries and Essentials
Publix Super Market at Apex
16560 N Nebraska AveWalmart Supercenter
1505 N Dale Mabry HwyClose by and open 24/7.
Costco Wholesale
2225 Grand Cypress DrALDI
14933 N Florida AveNo frills grocer, excellent quality. Close by and great prices on the basics.