Jenny's Guidebook
Food scene
Old dive diner that is rich in Tampa History to get a simple breakfast. Not trendy, not fancy, but good quick breakfast.
53 locals recommend
Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska AveOld dive diner that is rich in Tampa History to get a simple breakfast. Not trendy, not fancy, but good quick breakfast.
Great place to walk around and take in the outdoor parks before grabbing a bite to eat. There are many restaurants to choose from so everyone is happy and then galleria dining inside or outside.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveGreat place to walk around and take in the outdoor parks before grabbing a bite to eat. There are many restaurants to choose from so everyone is happy and then galleria dining inside or outside.
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveGreat Sunday Brunch spot. Usually has live music.
Good place to grab a quick bit to eat. Clean and has a pretty diverse menu.
95 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveGood place to grab a quick bit to eat. Clean and has a pretty diverse menu.
Historic local place to get good Cuban food. Nested into historic Ybor City.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveHistoric local place to get good Cuban food. Nested into historic Ybor City.
Great atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating. Good food and good service. Often has live entertainment.
102 locals recommend
The C House
6005 N Florida AveGreat atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating. Good food and good service. Often has live entertainment.
No frills, no fuss delicious bbq and sides. Limited hours, but worth the wait. Just go on inside and stand in line for some take out. I suggest sauce on the side.
Big John's Alabama BBQ
5707 North 40th StreetNo frills, no fuss delicious bbq and sides. Limited hours, but worth the wait. Just go on inside and stand in line for some take out. I suggest sauce on the side.
Mekenita Cantina
6707 N Florida AveTaco Tuesday is a must and spring for the guacamole and churros!
This place has been around forever. Highly recommend the vanilla soft serve dipped in butterscotch.
44 locals recommend
Bo's Ice Cream
7101 N Florida AveThis place has been around forever. Highly recommend the vanilla soft serve dipped in butterscotch.
Outdoor seating and often live entertainment are just a couple of things that make this spot great. Often host to a delicious food truck.
23 locals recommend
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6905 N Orleans AveOutdoor seating and often live entertainment are just a couple of things that make this spot great. Often host to a delicious food truck.
Sightseeing
This is a great way to view the city by waterway. Beer is served on the boat and many stops at local eateries and parks along the way. Make sure to stay on all the way to try oysters at Rick’s on the River.
77 locals recommend
Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StThis is a great way to view the city by waterway. Beer is served on the boat and many stops at local eateries and parks along the way. Make sure to stay on all the way to try oysters at Rick’s on the River.
There are so many wonderful free things to do in Tampa and the many parks are one of them. Walking paths and shaded areas are ample at this rustic park.
88 locals recommend
Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher AveThere are so many wonderful free things to do in Tampa and the many parks are one of them. Walking paths and shaded areas are ample at this rustic park.
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower BlvdGood day trip to see the gardens. Very well maintained.
There is a walking path along the downtown riverside, but this is the best place to park to take in the paths. You can also rent bikes, scooters or segways along the way.
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveThere is a walking path along the downtown riverside, but this is the best place to park to take in the paths. You can also rent bikes, scooters or segways along the way.
This is on the same river as the house, but further north and a huge nature preserve. Bring bug spray in the summer.
89 locals recommend
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US-301This is on the same river as the house, but further north and a huge nature preserve. Bring bug spray in the summer.
Rainbow Springs also has some of the best hiking trails in Florida! Walk through man-made waterfalls and natural gardens, a popular destination for Florida Birders.
Rainbow River State Park only costs $2 per person. Tube rental and tram access cost $20 per person.
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdRainbow Springs also has some of the best hiking trails in Florida! Walk through man-made waterfalls and natural gardens, a popular destination for Florida Birders.
Rainbow River State Park only costs $2 per person. Tube rental and tram access cost $20 per person.
Local’s Beach
Less busy beach community with gulf access and a more chill vibe. You can check out Caddy’s while there for cocktails and lunch, but travel down the beach a little bit and you often feel like it’s your private beach.
49 locals recommend
Treasure Island Beach Club
11750 Gulf BlvdLess busy beach community with gulf access and a more chill vibe. You can check out Caddy’s while there for cocktails and lunch, but travel down the beach a little bit and you often feel like it’s your private beach.
If you want to pick up shells and have a more natural beach experience try Honeymoon Island. Be sure to save time to visit local art shops and have dinner at some great restaurants in downtown Dunedin. Supper cute little day trip.
459 locals recommend
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdIf you want to pick up shells and have a more natural beach experience try Honeymoon Island. Be sure to save time to visit local art shops and have dinner at some great restaurants in downtown Dunedin. Supper cute little day trip.
Entertainment
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdJust 15 minutes away.
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrThere is a huge fish tank with rocking chairs to relax in about mid way through the aquarium. Take away all the vacation stress.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrThere is a huge fish tank with rocking chairs to relax in about mid way through the aquarium. Take away all the vacation stress.
Go early in the Summer because there are not a lot of cooled places and the animals get hot and go into hiding. Smart.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveGo early in the Summer because there are not a lot of cooled places and the animals get hot and go into hiding. Smart.
Yankees Fantasy Baseball Camp
1 Steinbrenner DrWe are home to Yankee Spring training.
Ybor City
Eclectic nightlife