Guidebook for Tampa
Shopping
Citrus Park Town Center Mall
Citrus Park Town Center MallGreat shopping.
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGreat shopping; lots of entertainment.
Honest car care. Only company I go to for repairs. Most of their customers are women...that should tell you something. Multiple locations but I go to Florida Avenue.
Olin Mott Tire Stores
10103 N Florida AveHonest car care. Only company I go to for repairs. Most of their customers are women...that should tell you something. Multiple locations but I go to Florida Avenue.
Essentials
Publix Pharmacy at Shoppes of Citrus Park
7835 Gunn HwyGrocery and pharmacy.
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrNeat selection of find foods plus fun place to shop.
Sam's Club
15835 N Dale Mabry HwyBuy in volume.
Entertainment & Activities
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrFun for the whole family.
Clearwater Strand
Gulf of Mexico DriveSpend a day at the beach.
Walt Disney World Resort
What can I say? About a 2 hour drive south.
Tampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana DriveSports.
Ocala, FL
Horse country and great restaurants. About 1 1/2 hour north.
Plant City
Strawberry Capital.
Gasparilla Parades
243 Bayshore BlvdFun day for all. Beads, beads, beads...
Sweetwater Kayaks Rentals at Weedon Island
235 Weedon Dr NEFun for the whole family.
Florida Hospital IMAX DOME Theatre
4801 E Fowler AveFun for the whole family.
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh AveFun and educational for the whole family.
Ghost Tour of Tampa, FL
North Franklin StreetBoo!
Big event every year; great entertainment; wonderful strawberry shortcake!
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Florida Strawberry Festival
303 BerryFest PlaceBig event every year; great entertainment; wonderful strawberry shortcake!
MOSI is a great place for both adults and children. It is always an enjoyable learning experience!!
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Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveMOSI is a great place for both adults and children. It is always an enjoyable learning experience!!
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrFun for the whole family!
Great old time theatre that offers many treats for the love of old movies and a different experience.
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Tampa Theater
711 N Franklin StGreat old time theatre that offers many treats for the love of old movies and a different experience.
Sightseeing
A fun day for the whole family at the Tarpon Springs Sponge docks. Lots of good restaurants, shops, and festivals.
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Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon AveA fun day for the whole family at the Tarpon Springs Sponge docks. Lots of good restaurants, shops, and festivals.
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrFun for the whole family.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageFun day for all.
Yacht Starship station
603 Channelside DrEvening and day cruises.
Food Scene
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveVisit famous Berns's for a fabulous dinner.
Burger Monger
1325 4th St NGood place for burgers and they often have coupons.
Bonefish Grill
5062 4th St NJasmine Thai Restaurant
13248 Dale Mabry HwyGood everything and very close.
Great food, service, and atmosphere...friendly service.
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Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill
3617 W Humphrey StGreat food, service, and atmosphere...friendly service.
Ricks not only has good food, it is the place to be for a fun time. You can pick up a water taxi and take a tour of the harbor; if you are a dragon boat enthusiast you may be able to pick up a ride along or paddle along on Tuesday, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
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Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueRicks not only has good food, it is the place to be for a fun time. You can pick up a water taxi and take a tour of the harbor; if you are a dragon boat enthusiast you may be able to pick up a ride along or paddle along on Tuesday, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
The cuisine is American casual, Asian, Sushi...being most Asian food, chopsticks optional, training-wheels sushi. It also offers meatloaf and pizza as well. Service is lively and fresh faced and a little saucy and willing to kibbitz.
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Kona Grill - Tampa
4134 W Boy Scout BlvdThe cuisine is American casual, Asian, Sushi...being most Asian food, chopsticks optional, training-wheels sushi. It also offers meatloaf and pizza as well. Service is lively and fresh faced and a little saucy and willing to kibbitz.
There are three locations in St. Pete. Old hands deliver regional authenticity and modern imagination, starting with Sunday breakfast burritos and chilaquies, while lunch and dinner offer chipotle oysters, duck breast, and queso stuffed chops and pork verde. Check out the venue at 4912 4th St N. in St. Petersburg.
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Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St SThere are three locations in St. Pete. Old hands deliver regional authenticity and modern imagination, starting with Sunday breakfast burritos and chilaquies, while lunch and dinner offer chipotle oysters, duck breast, and queso stuffed chops and pork verde. Check out the venue at 4912 4th St N. in St. Petersburg.
Because an evening experience is a special occasion. The white linen tablecloths cover more than just the tables. Since 1948 located on North Clearwater Beach, in front of a secluded and cozy Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar 727-442-2144
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Bob Heilman's Beachcomber
447 Mandalay AveBecause an evening experience is a special occasion. The white linen tablecloths cover more than just the tables. Since 1948 located on North Clearwater Beach, in front of a secluded and cozy Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar 727-442-2144
Arts & Culture
Visit for a day of shopping, sightseeing, and enjoy good restaurants.
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Hyde Park
Visit for a day of shopping, sightseeing, and enjoy good restaurants.
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdEasy drive to St. Pete Beach.
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaFun day for whole family.
Lots of different dances at the Gulfport Casino, great restaurants, and wonderful day to spend the day with the whole family.
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Gulfport
Lots of different dances at the Gulfport Casino, great restaurants, and wonderful day to spend the day with the whole family.
Gasparilla Interactive Festival, Inc.
401 N Ashley DrFestival of the Arts.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Drmusic, music, music.
Spend a day in this artsy town and enjoy great food. A few hours drive but doable in one day.
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Mount Dora
Spend a day in this artsy town and enjoy great food. A few hours drive but doable in one day.
Fun day; fresh produce; arts and crafts; unique foods. Second Saturday of each month. Fun or the whole family.
Carrollwood Market
4550 W Village DrFun day; fresh produce; arts and crafts; unique foods. Second Saturday of each month. Fun or the whole family.
Outback Bowl
4211 W Boy Scout BlvdGreat!
This museum has many special events; e.g., June 18 through Oct 9, 2015 the exhibition is Shana Moulton, Journeys Out of the Body. It is located near fine and casual dining.
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Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEThis museum has many special events; e.g., June 18 through Oct 9, 2015 the exhibition is Shana Moulton, Journeys Out of the Body. It is located near fine and casual dining.
Rob Rowen, the gallery owner, purchased a collection of about 15 artists working in post-Revolution Cuba and exhibits them in rotation. Call the gallery to find out what Rob in featuring. 813-875-0511...always interesting and exciting.
Nuance Galleries
804 South Dale Mabry HighwayRob Rowen, the gallery owner, purchased a collection of about 15 artists working in post-Revolution Cuba and exhibits them in rotation. Call the gallery to find out what Rob in featuring. 813-875-0511...always interesting and exciting.
Art center located at 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, Fl 34698 - come in and get your hands dirty 727-298-DFAC
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Dunedin Fine Art Center
1143 Michigan BlvdArt center located at 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, Fl 34698 - come in and get your hands dirty 727-298-DFAC
Everything Else
At day at the races. If you are a race fan then Daytona is a few hours south.
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Daytona International Speedway
1801 W International Speedway BlvdAt day at the races. If you are a race fan then Daytona is a few hours south.
Swing Dance USA
535 4th Ave NIf you are a swing dancer.
Rhapsody Ballroom
12101 N 56th StLots of different dance lessons and dances at this non-smoking dance hall.
Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveHome of the Manatee Festival.
Lots of happenings on Cleveland Street...check out Blast Friday...it's free. Great music!
Cleveland Street
Cleveland StreetLots of happenings on Cleveland Street...check out Blast Friday...it's free. Great music!
Channelside Bay Plaza
615 Channelside DrSpend a day or evening at Channelside.
LA Fitness
5735 Gunn HwyIt is less than one mile west from the apartment.
Hopefully it will not be needed but in the event of an emergency I can personally attest to excellent care.
Fast Track Urgent Care
4505 Gunn HwyHopefully it will not be needed but in the event of an emergency I can personally attest to excellent care.
Tampa Convention Center
141 Tampa General Cirevents and happenings
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave Nlots of things happening
Carrollwood Players Inc
4333 Gunn HwyNice little playhouse about one mile east on Gunn Highway.
Many festivals! Please visit "visittampabay.com"
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrMany festivals! Please visit "visittampabay.com"
Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 US-301see "visittampabay.com"
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwyplease see "visittampabay.com"
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Aveplease visit "visittampabay.com"
Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdInteresting.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueBeautiful work.
American Victory Ship & Museum
705 Channelside DrInteresting for a history lover.
Indian Rocks Beach
A great beach!