Guidebook for Tampa

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Guidebook for Tampa

Food Scene

A fantastic and funky little coffee shop and breakfast/lunch spot. The menu features fresh ingredients, healthy and not-so-healthy menu items. Great place to sit down for a meal, veg out all afternoon with your laptop or grab something to go for your day.
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Jet City Espresso Seminole Heights
5803 N Florida Ave
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A fantastic and funky little coffee shop and breakfast/lunch spot. The menu features fresh ingredients, healthy and not-so-healthy menu items. Great place to sit down for a meal, veg out all afternoon with your laptop or grab something to go for your day.
Creativity is the key in this fun, locally-owned and operated ice cream shop! Think Ben & Jerry's style flavor combinations and punny names. Be sure to ask for samples!
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The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida Ave
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Creativity is the key in this fun, locally-owned and operated ice cream shop! Think Ben & Jerry's style flavor combinations and punny names. Be sure to ask for samples!
Southern "Florida Cracker"-style food done right. From fried chicken and biscuits to pilau to PBR mac n' cheese. Everything on the menu is made in the kitchen of James Beard Foundation semi-finalist chef Greg Baker. A lively spot for dinner or to grab drinks (excellent craft beer and cocktail selection) at the bar or on the outdoor patio. Fodder & Shine is just a quick 3 block walk away!
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Fodder & Shine
5910 North Florida Avenue
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Southern "Florida Cracker"-style food done right. From fried chicken and biscuits to pilau to PBR mac n' cheese. Everything on the menu is made in the kitchen of James Beard Foundation semi-finalist chef Greg Baker. A lively spot for dinner or to grab drinks (excellent craft beer and cocktail selection) at the bar or on the outdoor patio. Fodder & Shine is just a quick 3 block walk away!
Korean/Asian Fusion rice and noodle bowls. The line at dinner time sometimes stretches out the door but moves quickly in this made-to-order Seminole Heights staple.
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Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida Ave
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Korean/Asian Fusion rice and noodle bowls. The line at dinner time sometimes stretches out the door but moves quickly in this made-to-order Seminole Heights staple.
American comfort food, craft beer and cocktails. Ella's is a staple on Top-10 and Best Of lists. Veggie & vegan friendly menu. Creative twists on old faves. Live music on weekends. Expect to wait if you head there during peak dinner hours or for the wildly popular Soul Food Sunday brunch.
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave
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American comfort food, craft beer and cocktails. Ella's is a staple on Top-10 and Best Of lists. Veggie & vegan friendly menu. Creative twists on old faves. Live music on weekends. Expect to wait if you head there during peak dinner hours or for the wildly popular Soul Food Sunday brunch.
A Bay-Area favorite. Top-notch pizza, calzones and salads. New York or Chicago style deep dish. Take out or order in and enjoy the funky character and old-school arcade games.
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Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Ave
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A Bay-Area favorite. Top-notch pizza, calzones and salads. New York or Chicago style deep dish. Take out or order in and enjoy the funky character and old-school arcade games.
Farm-to-table American cuisine. Fantastic beer & wine list and a James Beard award nominated head chef. The Refinery set the tone for restaurants in Seminole Heights.
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The Refinery
5910 N Florida Ave
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Farm-to-table American cuisine. Fantastic beer & wine list and a James Beard award nominated head chef. The Refinery set the tone for restaurants in Seminole Heights.
Authentic Ramen bowls and buns. Definitely check out their take on a cuban bun (available on the lunch menu).
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Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida Ave
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Authentic Ramen bowls and buns. Definitely check out their take on a cuban bun (available on the lunch menu).
THE place for Cuban sandwiches. Casual and always bustling. Excellent, authentic Cuban breakfast and lunch. Don't miss the honey-glazed cuban.
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West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 N Armenia Ave
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THE place for Cuban sandwiches. Casual and always bustling. Excellent, authentic Cuban breakfast and lunch. Don't miss the honey-glazed cuban.
Open 24/7. Classic American diner with plenty of character. Extensive no-frills menu that's easy on the wallet.
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Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska Ave
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Open 24/7. Classic American diner with plenty of character. Extensive no-frills menu that's easy on the wallet.
Retro diner food at its best. Elvis even dined at this long-time Seminole Heights establishment!
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Nicko's Fine Foods
4603 N Florida Ave
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Retro diner food at its best. Elvis even dined at this long-time Seminole Heights establishment!
Funky locally-owned coffee shop with a sister location in Ybor City.
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The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida Ave
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Funky locally-owned coffee shop with a sister location in Ybor City.
Farm-to-table, innovative menu. A foodie restaurant at its foodiest. Plenty of eclectic tapas-style small plates to share with adventurous eaters.
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Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida Ave
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Farm-to-table, innovative menu. A foodie restaurant at its foodiest. Plenty of eclectic tapas-style small plates to share with adventurous eaters.
Brand new to the neighborhood: handcrafted gourmet ice pops, gelato, acai bowls and coffee.
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Whatever Pops and Bowls
5127 N Florida Ave
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Brand new to the neighborhood: handcrafted gourmet ice pops, gelato, acai bowls and coffee.
The most famous steak house in Tampa and a dining experience like no other. You'll need to make reservations well in advance, especially if you want to go on the weekend. Definitely save room for dessert- the Dessert Room is incredible and the perfect, intimate setting.
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard Ave
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The most famous steak house in Tampa and a dining experience like no other. You'll need to make reservations well in advance, especially if you want to go on the weekend. Definitely save room for dessert- the Dessert Room is incredible and the perfect, intimate setting.
Upscale deli and American gastropub. Be sure to check out Datz Dough next door for absurdly amazing desserts. This place is cheat day heaven.
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Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill Ave
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Upscale deli and American gastropub. Be sure to check out Datz Dough next door for absurdly amazing desserts. This place is cheat day heaven.

Drinks & Nightlife

Funky gastro-pub with craft beer & cocktails and an extensive wine list. Open until 3 a.m.
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Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska Ave
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Funky gastro-pub with craft beer & cocktails and an extensive wine list. Open until 3 a.m.
WALK to this casual bar set inside an old victorian home. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Also serves up American fare that won't break the bank.
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Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida Ave
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WALK to this casual bar set inside an old victorian home. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Also serves up American fare that won't break the bank.
A laid back beer lover's paradise. 14 taps and more than 150 craft bottles to choose from. Indoor and outdoor beer garden-style seating, great vibe and tasty eats. The Independent frequently hosts beer & wine events, music and movie nights. Great place to go with a group of friends and to make new ones.
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave
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A laid back beer lover's paradise. 14 taps and more than 150 craft bottles to choose from. Indoor and outdoor beer garden-style seating, great vibe and tasty eats. The Independent frequently hosts beer & wine events, music and movie nights. Great place to go with a group of friends and to make new ones.
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Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida Ave
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Brew Bus offers private or public tours of Bay Area craft breweries! This is a great way to check out the local beer scene while letting someone else do the driving. Plenty of different tour options will take you around town, to Lightning games and even the beach during the season. Check out their calendar here: http://www.brewbususa.com/tours/tampa-bay/?age-verified=f00d14f24a
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Brew Bus Brewing
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Brew Bus offers private or public tours of Bay Area craft breweries! This is a great way to check out the local beer scene while letting someone else do the driving. Plenty of different tour options will take you around town, to Lightning games and even the beach during the season. Check out their calendar here: http://www.brewbususa.com/tours/tampa-bay/?age-verified=f00d14f24a
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7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska Ave
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Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska Ave
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Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida Ave
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Seminole Heights City Wine Bar
6703 N Florida Ave
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One of my favorite breweries. Cool, casual vibe, great beer. Love the Free Dive, Unholy and Night Swim.
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Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd Ave
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One of my favorite breweries. Cool, casual vibe, great beer. Love the Free Dive, Unholy and Night Swim.
Just around the corner from 3 Daughters, this is sort of a hidden gem of breweries with a fantastic beer selection and home brew. Some places feel a little corporate, Cage definitely doesn't. I'm usually not a fan of flavored beers but this place does them so, so well. Don't miss the Peanut Butter Porter and Mango IPA.
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Cage Brewing
2001 1st Ave S
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Just around the corner from 3 Daughters, this is sort of a hidden gem of breweries with a fantastic beer selection and home brew. Some places feel a little corporate, Cage definitely doesn't. I'm usually not a fan of flavored beers but this place does them so, so well. Don't miss the Peanut Butter Porter and Mango IPA.
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3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St S
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Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce St
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It's easy to miss this nice little hidden gem. It will look like you're heading into the back area of a condo building, but just keep going through the garden to the big wooden door with an iron cage over the peep hole. Great cocktails and eclectic dining. Make dinner reservations for an intimate-feeling, unique dining experience or grab drinks at the bar in this underground speakeasy. Call ahead for the nightly password.
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Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore Blvd
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It's easy to miss this nice little hidden gem. It will look like you're heading into the back area of a condo building, but just keep going through the garden to the big wooden door with an iron cage over the peep hole. Great cocktails and eclectic dining. Make dinner reservations for an intimate-feeling, unique dining experience or grab drinks at the bar in this underground speakeasy. Call ahead for the nightly password.
Great rooftop scene on the weekend and live music every night of the week.
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Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin St
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Great rooftop scene on the weekend and live music every night of the week.
Bar/night club. Nice outdoor bar/garden area.
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Franklin Manor
912 N Franklin St
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Bar/night club. Nice outdoor bar/garden area.
Great spot to catch live music every night of the week. This is actually two bars in one- the back bar is geared toward cigar lovers.
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Ruby's Elixir
15 3rd St N
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Great spot to catch live music every night of the week. This is actually two bars in one- the back bar is geared toward cigar lovers.

Entertainment & Activities

Part of the City Pass discount: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
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ZooTampa Lowry Parkissa
1101 W Sligh Ave
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Part of the City Pass discount: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
Take a gorgeous stroll on Tampa's Riverwalk. Bike, kayak and paddle board rentals are available along the Riverwalk. Take in the beauty and keep a look out for wildlife: manatee, dolphins, alligators, cranes and pelicans frequent the waterways. Stop in at one of the bars or restaurants along the Riverwalk and ask for the special take-along cup that lets you sip and stroll.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
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Take a gorgeous stroll on Tampa's Riverwalk. Bike, kayak and paddle board rentals are available along the Riverwalk. Take in the beauty and keep a look out for wildlife: manatee, dolphins, alligators, cranes and pelicans frequent the waterways. Stop in at one of the bars or restaurants along the Riverwalk and ask for the special take-along cup that lets you sip and stroll.
Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and host of NCAA bowl games.
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Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
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Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and host of NCAA bowl games.
Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning
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Amalie Arena
401 Channelside Dr
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Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Part of the city pass discount: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
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Floridan akvaario
701 Channelside Dr
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Part of the city pass discount: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
Lions, Tigers, Bobcats and Panthers and more. These big kitties have been rescued from bad situations (think road-side carnivals, owners unequipped to feed and care for a massive cat) all over the world and now get to live out their days in the Sunshine state. Make sure to reserve your tour ahead of time.
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Iso kissa pelastus
12802 Easy St
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Lions, Tigers, Bobcats and Panthers and more. These big kitties have been rescued from bad situations (think road-side carnivals, owners unequipped to feed and care for a massive cat) all over the world and now get to live out their days in the Sunshine state. Make sure to reserve your tour ahead of time.
Part of the City Pass: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
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Part of the City Pass: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
Home to Winter the Dolphin (the inspiration for Dolphin Tale) and plenty of sea turtles, sharks, rays, otter and more. Interactive exhibits, touch tanks and demonstrations through out the day. This is also an actual marine life rescue center and hospital. A great place to learn about marine animals! Part of the City Pass discount: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
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Home to Winter the Dolphin (the inspiration for Dolphin Tale) and plenty of sea turtles, sharks, rays, otter and more. Interactive exhibits, touch tanks and demonstrations through out the day. This is also an actual marine life rescue center and hospital. A great place to learn about marine animals! Part of the City Pass discount: http://www.citypass.com/tampa/clearwater-marine-aquarium
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort
1 Legoland Way
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Escape room: mind games/puzzles/team building adventure. Kid and adult-friendly game options.
Rabbit Hole Escape Games
5205 N Florida Ave
Escape room: mind games/puzzles/team building adventure. Kid and adult-friendly game options.
Point-scoring golf games for all skill levels. Think darts but with golf. Great upscale bar food and drinks.
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Topgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River Rd
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Point-scoring golf games for all skill levels. Think darts but with golf. Great upscale bar food and drinks.

Parks & Nature

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Henry & Ola Park
502 W Henry Ave
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Rivercrest Park
4802 N Blvd
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Lowry Park
7525 N Blvd
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Take a journey through Tampa's African American past in this walking history lesson. Located on the site of a community founded in the 1860's by Tampa's recently freed slaves, the park pays tribute to a by-gone neighborhood that was once the heart and soul of African American life in Tampa. Whimsical art greets visitors at the front entrance, a splash pad keeps time with jazz standards, a nod to the neighborhood's former night clubs where titans like Etta James, James Brown and Ray Charles once performed. The park is also home to the Bro Bowl on the north end. A huge, free skate park friendly for both kids and adults.
Perry Harvey Sr. Park
1000 E Harrison St
Take a journey through Tampa's African American past in this walking history lesson. Located on the site of a community founded in the 1860's by Tampa's recently freed slaves, the park pays tribute to a by-gone neighborhood that was once the heart and soul of African American life in Tampa. Whimsical art greets visitors at the front entrance, a splash pad keeps time with jazz standards, a nod to the neighborhood's former night clubs where titans like Etta James, James Brown and Ray Charles once performed. The park is also home to the Bro Bowl on the north end. A huge, free skate park friendly for both kids and adults.
Cute, water-side park just a short walk away!
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Epps Park
350 W Fern St
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Cute, water-side park just a short walk away!
Located on the northern end of the Tampa Riverwalk, this park includes a concert shell, splash pad and waterfront views of the Hillsborough River and restored Ulele spring.
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Vesilaitospuisto
1701 N Highland Ave
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Located on the northern end of the Tampa Riverwalk, this park includes a concert shell, splash pad and waterfront views of the Hillsborough River and restored Ulele spring.
If you want to see Florida wild life, especially gators, don't miss this park.
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Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake Rd
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If you want to see Florida wild life, especially gators, don't miss this park.
One of the best places to see manatee up close. Kayak or take a boat tour to the springs. Put on snorkeling gear and jump right in for a closer look at these gentle giants. Manatee come here by the hundreds in the winter but this is an excellent way to see manatee year-round in a gorgeous setting.
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Kolmen sisaruksen lähteet
36 NW US-19
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One of the best places to see manatee up close. Kayak or take a boat tour to the springs. Put on snorkeling gear and jump right in for a closer look at these gentle giants. Manatee come here by the hundreds in the winter but this is an excellent way to see manatee year-round in a gorgeous setting.
Manatees travel up and down the river often en route to the warm Weeki Wachee Springs. Rent a canoe or kayak or take a boat tour of the springs. Check out the famous Weeki Wachee mermaids or splash around at the water park! There's a little something for everyone at Weeki Wachee- one of Florida’s oldest and most unique roadside attractions.
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Weeki Wachee Springsin osavaltion puisto
6131 Commercial Way
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Manatees travel up and down the river often en route to the warm Weeki Wachee Springs. Rent a canoe or kayak or take a boat tour of the springs. Check out the famous Weeki Wachee mermaids or splash around at the water park! There's a little something for everyone at Weeki Wachee- one of Florida’s oldest and most unique roadside attractions.
Manatee love to flock here in the winter months. There are plenty of companies right here offering boat tours with the option to hop off and snorkel with manatees.
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Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat Ave
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Manatee love to flock here in the winter months. There are plenty of companies right here offering boat tours with the option to hop off and snorkel with manatees.
For a different, quieter beach scene head to Fort De Soto. The largest Pinellas County park: 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). Over 7 miles of waterfront, includes almost three miles of beautiful white sandy beach. This is a very peaceful place to spend the day biking, kayaking, boating, fishing or just relaxing. Ferry service to Egmont Key and snorkeling cruises also available from this park.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park
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For a different, quieter beach scene head to Fort De Soto. The largest Pinellas County park: 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). Over 7 miles of waterfront, includes almost three miles of beautiful white sandy beach. This is a very peaceful place to spend the day biking, kayaking, boating, fishing or just relaxing. Ferry service to Egmont Key and snorkeling cruises also available from this park.

Shopping

Great place to find unique gifts and things for your home. This store also has a coffee bar right inside so you can sip and shop. An interior opening connects to Cleanse Apothecary, a bath and skincare boutique located next door.
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Urban Bungalow / Bungalow Coffee
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Great place to find unique gifts and things for your home. This store also has a coffee bar right inside so you can sip and shop. An interior opening connects to Cleanse Apothecary, a bath and skincare boutique located next door.
Quite possibly the best selection of craft beer & wine in Tampa: 500+ bottles, 6 rotating taps and great place to get your hands on our local Bay Area brews.
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Jug & Bottle Dept.
6203 N Florida Ave
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Quite possibly the best selection of craft beer & wine in Tampa: 500+ bottles, 6 rotating taps and great place to get your hands on our local Bay Area brews.

Getting Around

The perfect way to get to downtown St. Pete! The Cross-Bay Ferry connects downtown Tampa to downtown St. Pete aboard a 149-passenger catamaran. Check schedules here: https://crossbayferry.com/
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Cross Bay Ferry - St. Pete - Tampa
333 South Franklin Street
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The perfect way to get to downtown St. Pete! The Cross-Bay Ferry connects downtown Tampa to downtown St. Pete aboard a 149-passenger catamaran. Check schedules here: https://crossbayferry.com/
App-based, on-demand, complimentary ride service that will give you short rides around downtown Tampa. The vehicles are 100% electric. For more info and to download the app visit: http://www.ridedowntowner.com/cities/tampa/
Tampa Downtown Partnership
400 N Ashley Dr
App-based, on-demand, complimentary ride service that will give you short rides around downtown Tampa. The vehicles are 100% electric. For more info and to download the app visit: http://www.ridedowntowner.com/cities/tampa/
With stations throughout downtown – including near the Sail Pavilion and in MacDill Park – Tampa Bay’s bike-share system lets anyone with a credit card and a smartphone register and ride in a matter of minutes. Rent a bike for a few minutes or a few hours.
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Coast Bike Share
Central Avenue
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With stations throughout downtown – including near the Sail Pavilion and in MacDill Park – Tampa Bay’s bike-share system lets anyone with a credit card and a smartphone register and ride in a matter of minutes. Rent a bike for a few minutes or a few hours.

Sightseeing

Manatees love to hang out in these warm waters once the temperature starts to drop. Great place to view them for free!
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Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman Rd
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Manatees love to hang out in these warm waters once the temperature starts to drop. Great place to view them for free!