Deborah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Tampa Riverwalk offers you an amazing trail to walk along while enjoying the Florida breeze and beautiful lighting to set the mood. During the day you can enjoy a ride along the river on a boat or kayak as well as have lunch in a peaceful setting.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkThe Tampa Riverwalk offers you an amazing trail to walk along while enjoying the Florida breeze and beautiful lighting to set the mood. During the day you can enjoy a ride along the river on a boat or kayak as well as have lunch in a peaceful setting.
Visit the #1 beach in the U.S.— no I’m not kidding! This beach is breathtaking and so peaceful, it is ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Known for its soft white sand & clear blue ocean water. This is a place where you can go and enjoy with family or even on an adult trip to ride the jet skis, go on boat tours, enjoy great food, and observe the sea life.
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Clearwater Strand
Gulf of Mexico DriveVisit the #1 beach in the U.S.— no I’m not kidding! This beach is breathtaking and so peaceful, it is ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Known for its soft white sand & clear blue ocean water. This is a place where you can go and enjoy with family or even on an adult trip to ride the jet skis, go on boat tours, enjoy great food, and observe the sea life.
Enter nature’s habitat by visiting Lettuce Lake Park right here in Tampa! At this location it offers a 3,500 ft boardwalk, picnic areas, and playgrounds. There are also other fun things to do like kayaking or canoeing along the still waters. You may see an alligator...or 2 but don’t worry this conservation park is completely safe.
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Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher AveEnter nature’s habitat by visiting Lettuce Lake Park right here in Tampa! At this location it offers a 3,500 ft boardwalk, picnic areas, and playgrounds. There are also other fun things to do like kayaking or canoeing along the still waters. You may see an alligator...or 2 but don’t worry this conservation park is completely safe.
Yes there’s a Buddhist Temple here in Tampa! Experience something new by visiting this temple and getting a closeup of a unique culture. This place is perfect for a date, family, or perhaps solo travelers who love to meditate. This temple which is also known as Wat Mongkolratanram offers a Thai food market every Sunday from 8:30am-1:00pm so don’t miss out!
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Wat Mongkolrata Temple
5306 Palm River RdYes there’s a Buddhist Temple here in Tampa! Experience something new by visiting this temple and getting a closeup of a unique culture. This place is perfect for a date, family, or perhaps solo travelers who love to meditate. This temple which is also known as Wat Mongkolratanram offers a Thai food market every Sunday from 8:30am-1:00pm so don’t miss out!
The Pirate Water Taxi is a very unique attraction. This taxi ride located in Downtown Tampa will take you through 15+ stops where you will have the opportunity to pass through Tampa’s beautiful Riverwalk, Channelside District, and Davis Island.
When the sun goes down you will have a gorgeous view of Downtown Tampa with all the lights. But during the day if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sighting of some curious dolphins!
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Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StThe Pirate Water Taxi is a very unique attraction. This taxi ride located in Downtown Tampa will take you through 15+ stops where you will have the opportunity to pass through Tampa’s beautiful Riverwalk, Channelside District, and Davis Island.
When the sun goes down you will have a gorgeous view of Downtown Tampa with all the lights. But during the day if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sighting of some curious dolphins!
Have you seen the movie 🎥 Edward Scissorhands? Whether you’ve seen it or not you may enjoy a quick visit to his home right here in Tampa! The movie was filmed here in 1990 with the star actor Johnny Depp who also starred in movies like Charlie & the Chocolate 🍫 Factory and Pirates of the Caribbean. Now 30 years later this home is setup as a free museum. You may call and schedule a tour or enjoy a viewing with a quick drive by.
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1774 Tinsmith CircleHave you seen the movie 🎥 Edward Scissorhands? Whether you’ve seen it or not you may enjoy a quick visit to his home right here in Tampa! The movie was filmed here in 1990 with the star actor Johnny Depp who also starred in movies like Charlie & the Chocolate 🍫 Factory and Pirates of the Caribbean. Now 30 years later this home is setup as a free museum. You may call and schedule a tour or enjoy a viewing with a quick drive by.
Tiki Boat Tampa LLC
Checkout Tiki Boat Tours to watch the Tampa sunset and enjoy a few drinks.
Family Fun
This is a fun place for the family especially kids. At the Lowry Park Zoo Tampa brings you a wide range of exotic animals that you can see and learn about. This Zoo provides a feel as if you are really in a jungle like environment.
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Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh AveThis is a fun place for the family especially kids. At the Lowry Park Zoo Tampa brings you a wide range of exotic animals that you can see and learn about. This Zoo provides a feel as if you are really in a jungle like environment.
The Florida Aquarium is a great place for the family. It has sensational views of sea life from a different perspective.
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrThe Florida Aquarium is a great place for the family. It has sensational views of sea life from a different perspective.
Are you ready for a rush of fun?! Busch Gardens is the perfect place. This place offers an opportunity for a boat load of fun. Although Busch Gardens is known for its roller coasters, there are many other rides that are children friendly as well. Useful Tip: Arrive early & wear your sunscreen. You won’t be disappointed!
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrAre you ready for a rush of fun?! Busch Gardens is the perfect place. This place offers an opportunity for a boat load of fun. Although Busch Gardens is known for its roller coasters, there are many other rides that are children friendly as well. Useful Tip: Arrive early & wear your sunscreen. You won’t be disappointed!
Here is another phenomenal way to explore Downtown Tampa! The Yacht Starship Cruise line is constantly hosting events. In fact they have Brunch Cruises every weekend. Typically it is a themed 2-hour boat ride. For example, they may host a Jazz Brunch, serving food, $10 endless mimosas, w/ the opportunity of entertainment & dancing on the top deck. Be sure to check their webpage for more details and current/upcoming events to reserve your spot. This is the perfect thing to do for family night or even for a romantic dinner.
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Yacht Starship station
603 Channelside DrHere is another phenomenal way to explore Downtown Tampa! The Yacht Starship Cruise line is constantly hosting events. In fact they have Brunch Cruises every weekend. Typically it is a themed 2-hour boat ride. For example, they may host a Jazz Brunch, serving food, $10 endless mimosas, w/ the opportunity of entertainment & dancing on the top deck. Be sure to check their webpage for more details and current/upcoming events to reserve your spot. This is the perfect thing to do for family night or even for a romantic dinner.
Unleash your inner YOU at Selfie WRLD Tampa. This place has unique backdrops to take your creativity to the next level. It’s a nice place to capture some great photos to share on social media or just for keepsake.
Selfie WRLD Tampa
Unleash your inner YOU at Selfie WRLD Tampa. This place has unique backdrops to take your creativity to the next level. It’s a nice place to capture some great photos to share on social media or just for keepsake.
See the flamingos at this botanical garden in St. Petersburg called Sunken Gardens. Perfect place to sightsee by yourself or even with family.
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Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NSee the flamingos at this botanical garden in St. Petersburg called Sunken Gardens. Perfect place to sightsee by yourself or even with family.
KRATE at the Grove is a new development in Wesley Chapel where they have several food places to choose from. Each restaurant is built inside of a shipping container which adds so much uniqueness to this location. They have live music going and a play area for kids. This is perfect for couples & families. Drinks are also served here as well.
KRATE
KRATE at the Grove is a new development in Wesley Chapel where they have several food places to choose from. Each restaurant is built inside of a shipping container which adds so much uniqueness to this location. They have live music going and a play area for kids. This is perfect for couples & families. Drinks are also served here as well.
Fun! Fun! Fun! Need I say more? The Epperson Lagoon is located in Wesley Chapel. Check them out!
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Epperson Lagoon
31885 Overpass RdFun! Fun! Fun! Need I say more? The Epperson Lagoon is located in Wesley Chapel. Check them out!
Looking for some indoor entertainment. Visit elev8 Tampa. Perfect place for family fun. They have food and many activities such as bowling, laser tag, electric goKart riding, arcade, mini golf and much more.
Elev8 Fun Tampa
Looking for some indoor entertainment. Visit elev8 Tampa. Perfect place for family fun. They have food and many activities such as bowling, laser tag, electric goKart riding, arcade, mini golf and much more.
Florida is not only known for their beaches but also their springs full of fresh water. Weeki Wachee Springs is where you can view one of Florida’s breathtaking springs. You can take a swim, rent a kayak, watch an underwater mermaid show, and take an informative boat tour on the water
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial WayFlorida is not only known for their beaches but also their springs full of fresh water. Weeki Wachee Springs is where you can view one of Florida’s breathtaking springs. You can take a swim, rent a kayak, watch an underwater mermaid show, and take an informative boat tour on the water
The perfect place to go for some activity with these clear kayaks at the Shell Key Preserve. Exercise, experience, & enjoy yourself underneath the Florida sun.
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Shell Key Preserve
2187 Oceanview DrThe perfect place to go for some activity with these clear kayaks at the Shell Key Preserve. Exercise, experience, & enjoy yourself underneath the Florida sun.
Night Scene
Ybor City is the historic district of Tampa. It is well known for its restaurants, vintage shops, and the nightlife. Let's not forget cigars. A fun fact about this place is that it was well-known in the 20th century for having the most famous cigar factories throughout the United States.
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Ybor City Historic District
Ybor City is the historic district of Tampa. It is well known for its restaurants, vintage shops, and the nightlife. Let's not forget cigars. A fun fact about this place is that it was well-known in the 20th century for having the most famous cigar factories throughout the United States.
Shopping
The International Plaza has many great shops and tasteful restaurants for you to explore. Check out the slideshow of images for some recommendations.
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdThe International Plaza has many great shops and tasteful restaurants for you to explore. Check out the slideshow of images for some recommendations.
Midtown shopping plaza is a new modern structure full of stores and tasty restaurants! Midtown also features a unique 2-story Whole Foods grocery store! The vibe is relaxing and a nice plaza to visit for an afternoon lunch.
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MidTown Tampa
3659 Midtown DrMidtown shopping plaza is a new modern structure full of stores and tasty restaurants! Midtown also features a unique 2-story Whole Foods grocery store! The vibe is relaxing and a nice plaza to visit for an afternoon lunch.
Tampa Food Scene
Bahama Breeze
3045 N Rocky Point Dr EGreat place for seafood lovers like myself!
Tasty Puerto Rican restaurant. If you love rice & beans then this is the place to be!
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Rice N Beans
27405 Wesley Chapel BlvdTasty Puerto Rican restaurant. If you love rice & beans then this is the place to be!
Columbia Restaurant offers great food and a beautiful Columbian atmosphere.
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveColumbia Restaurant offers great food and a beautiful Columbian atmosphere.
Black Rock Bar & Grill - Tampa
11702 N Dale Mabry HwySteakhouse. Bon appétit.
One of the best Asian Thai food places that you can eat at. My personal favorite!
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ASIATIC STREETFOOD & Noodle BAR
1600 E 8th AveOne of the best Asian Thai food places that you can eat at. My personal favorite!
The food at Green Lemon will literally have your taste buds knocking! This place has the most authentic Mexican food you will find in Tampa. It is one of my local favorite spots and it is conveniently located in the South Howard District where there is many more hotspots to explore. After trying this food you might end up coming back to Tampa just for the tacos!!
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Green Lemon
915 S Howard AveThe food at Green Lemon will literally have your taste buds knocking! This place has the most authentic Mexican food you will find in Tampa. It is one of my local favorite spots and it is conveniently located in the South Howard District where there is many more hotspots to explore. After trying this food you might end up coming back to Tampa just for the tacos!!
Try your luck at the Good Fortune in Downtown St Pete. This is an Asian Fusion Lounge that serves delicious Thai food and refreshing cocktails 🍹. They also have karaoke 🎤 nights so you can eat & drink right before you sing 🗣️ your heart ❤️ out.
Good Fortune St. Pete
Try your luck at the Good Fortune in Downtown St Pete. This is an Asian Fusion Lounge that serves delicious Thai food and refreshing cocktails 🍹. They also have karaoke 🎤 nights so you can eat & drink right before you sing 🗣️ your heart ❤️ out.
Perfect Cuban spot to visit while in Tampa. This place has a great reputation for good food. They have small bites to eat as well as big portions.
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Luv Child
516 S Howard AvePerfect Cuban spot to visit while in Tampa. This place has a great reputation for good food. They have small bites to eat as well as big portions.
The Oxford Exchange will take you back in time right when you walk in. You may be wondering what’s inside of this place. The Oxford is a restaurant, bookstore, coffee shop, event venue and more. This is the perfect place to stop for brunch & coffee or for meetings with colleagues.
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdThe Oxford Exchange will take you back in time right when you walk in. You may be wondering what’s inside of this place. The Oxford is a restaurant, bookstore, coffee shop, event venue and more. This is the perfect place to stop for brunch & coffee or for meetings with colleagues.
ULELE is an American restaurant in Downtown Tampa. This place serves a variety of foods including vegan dishes. The restaurant sits waterside so you have a beautiful view while you enjoy the food.
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Ulele
1810 N Highland AveULELE is an American restaurant in Downtown Tampa. This place serves a variety of foods including vegan dishes. The restaurant sits waterside so you have a beautiful view while you enjoy the food.
Bamboozle Cafe Downtown
7107 N Tampa StA tasty vegan spot located in downtown Tampa.