Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Amazing Cuban style restaurant and bar recently remodeled with a great indoor restaurant and outdoor roof top bar.
5 Restaurants under one roof in a beautiful historic building redesigned with a high class modern vibe. Also has a great coffee shop and bakery open at 7:30am.
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The Hall on Franklin
1701 N Franklin St5 Restaurants under one roof in a beautiful historic building redesigned with a high class modern vibe. Also has a great coffee shop and bakery open at 7:30am.
Another new redesign in Tampa, this brand new establishment boasts multiple restaurants, a gourmet coffee shop, full bar, and wine bar. It's in a large brick warehouse and the inside decor makes it a lovely place to visit in the AM and PM. Courtyard and outside patio make it a great place to enjoy good food and good weather. There's also a river walk and small children water park nearby.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveAnother new redesign in Tampa, this brand new establishment boasts multiple restaurants, a gourmet coffee shop, full bar, and wine bar. It's in a large brick warehouse and the inside decor makes it a lovely place to visit in the AM and PM. Courtyard and outside patio make it a great place to enjoy good food and good weather. There's also a river walk and small children water park nearby.
A close and quiet gourmet coffee shop that has great pastries alongside their custom coffee selection. Indoor and patio seating.
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Foundation Coffee Co.
1907 N Franklin StA close and quiet gourmet coffee shop that has great pastries alongside their custom coffee selection. Indoor and patio seating.
Gourmet coffee shop inside The Armature Works building crafts specialty coffee and serves a a high quality careful selection of beer on tap.
Union by Commune + Co.
2606 West Hillsborough AvenueGourmet coffee shop inside The Armature Works building crafts specialty coffee and serves a a high quality careful selection of beer on tap.
The closest coffee shop to our home. A quiet and small coffee shop with a good cup of joe. Pastries typically offered as well
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The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida AveThe closest coffee shop to our home. A quiet and small coffee shop with a good cup of joe. Pastries typically offered as well
Seminole Heights favorite! Delicious ramen, Japanese inspired appetizers and a great little bar where they serve beer and Sake mixers.
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Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveSeminole Heights favorite! Delicious ramen, Japanese inspired appetizers and a great little bar where they serve beer and Sake mixers.
Great for families and within walking distance:) Serves a mix of Americana options like salads, pizza, burgers and specialty entrees. Great outdoor patio in nice weather and cool interior.
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveGreat for families and within walking distance:) Serves a mix of Americana options like salads, pizza, burgers and specialty entrees. Great outdoor patio in nice weather and cool interior.
Local favorite, The Refinery has craft beer and a staple menu including burgers. Their Sunday brunch is also to die for:)
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The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveLocal favorite, The Refinery has craft beer and a staple menu including burgers. Their Sunday brunch is also to die for:)
Local Tampa favorite in Ybor City. One of the cities first hipster spots. Great food menu, full liquor bar and cafe. They host local art shows and from time to time live music.
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The Bricks
1327 E 7th AveLocal Tampa favorite in Ybor City. One of the cities first hipster spots. Great food menu, full liquor bar and cafe. They host local art shows and from time to time live music.
Gourmet Pizza Company
610 S Armenia AveMost noted for it gluten free pizza options.
Local roasters, Buddy Brew, built this new store about a year ago. A great coffee and delicious pastries are always offered here.
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Buddy Brew Coffee - Hyde Park Village
1605 W Snow AveLocal roasters, Buddy Brew, built this new store about a year ago. A great coffee and delicious pastries are always offered here.
Buddy Brew roasters original location. Full breakfast/ lunch menu. They also serve beer and have several areas for you to have a coffee and get office work done with their wifi:)
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Buddy Brew Coffee - Kennedy
2020 W Kennedy BlvdBuddy Brew roasters original location. Full breakfast/ lunch menu. They also serve beer and have several areas for you to have a coffee and get office work done with their wifi:)
High class restaurant in Tampa. Along the Hillsborough River. Beautiful restaurant and view with great food and a full cocktail bar.
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Ulele
1810 N Highland AveHigh class restaurant in Tampa. Along the Hillsborough River. Beautiful restaurant and view with great food and a full cocktail bar.
Seminole Heights Restaurant. Great food and fun atmosphere.
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Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveSeminole Heights Restaurant. Great food and fun atmosphere.
We LOVE this Korean bowl spot. They have a great menu, serve large portions for reasonable money. Close to the house and to-go is fast and easy. They are closed Monday & Tuesday.
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Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida AveWe LOVE this Korean bowl spot. They have a great menu, serve large portions for reasonable money. Close to the house and to-go is fast and easy. They are closed Monday & Tuesday.
If you're looking for an up class night out in Tampa we highly recommend Haven. They have a very upscale menu as well as a top shelf boutique whiskey & wine bar. Great ambiance and usually not a wait.
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Haven
2208 W Morrison AveIf you're looking for an up class night out in Tampa we highly recommend Haven. They have a very upscale menu as well as a top shelf boutique whiskey & wine bar. Great ambiance and usually not a wait.
Great cuban food with modern twist. Awesome ambience and shuffle board court. A few minutes drive from the house. They also carry local beers on tap and have a small liquor bar.
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Bodega Seminole Heights
1180 Central AvenueGreat cuban food with modern twist. Awesome ambience and shuffle board court. A few minutes drive from the house. They also carry local beers on tap and have a small liquor bar.
Within walking distance from the house this spot has a few shuffleboard courts as well as great food and a fun beer/wine menu. It's mostly outdoors so go in good weather;)
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Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska AveWithin walking distance from the house this spot has a few shuffleboard courts as well as great food and a fun beer/wine menu. It's mostly outdoors so go in good weather;)
If you prefer a quick and healthy meal, here's your go-to spot. About a 20min drive from the house but they serve up quality bowls of fresh locally sourced proteins and veggies. We love this spot!
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Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveIf you prefer a quick and healthy meal, here's your go-to spot. About a 20min drive from the house but they serve up quality bowls of fresh locally sourced proteins and veggies. We love this spot!
Want a delicious acai bowl? This place doesn't mess around, that's all they serve and they have the toppings you love plus even more. Highly recommend:) About a 20min drive from the house.
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Sweet Soul SoHo
1101 S Howard AveWant a delicious acai bowl? This place doesn't mess around, that's all they serve and they have the toppings you love plus even more. Highly recommend:) About a 20min drive from the house.
Locally made ice cream shop that's about a 7min drive from the house. They twist the classics in the best way.
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The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveLocally made ice cream shop that's about a 7min drive from the house. They twist the classics in the best way.
We typically recommend local spots for coffee but we also know people like an old standby and sometimes you're in a hurry;) There's a Starbucks location within a 3 minute drive or a 15min walk from the house. It also has a drive through.
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Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdWe typically recommend local spots for coffee but we also know people like an old standby and sometimes you're in a hurry;) There's a Starbucks location within a 3 minute drive or a 15min walk from the house. It also has a drive through.
Recently built, this old fashioned style diner will step you into the 1950's. Classic diner menu serving good food that won't break the bank, especially if you have a few kids in tow. Located in Hyde Park Village, a boutique shopping district.
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Goody Goody Burgers
1601 W Swann AveRecently built, this old fashioned style diner will step you into the 1950's. Classic diner menu serving good food that won't break the bank, especially if you have a few kids in tow. Located in Hyde Park Village, a boutique shopping district.
Great atmosphere to grab a cocktail and some fancy tacos. Fun for a couple or girl's night out. Located in Hyde Park Village, a boutique shopping district. Call ahead about wait times and use the parking garage on weekends;)
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bartaco
1601 W Snow AveGreat atmosphere to grab a cocktail and some fancy tacos. Fun for a couple or girl's night out. Located in Hyde Park Village, a boutique shopping district. Call ahead about wait times and use the parking garage on weekends;)
This is a TAMPA MUST SEE. Located inside this 10million dollar renovated space are marble floors, woodwork to die for, a restaurant, atrium, bookstore, coffee shop, tea bar, gift store, Aesop and Warby Parker. Plus Tampa's best shoe shine!
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdThis is a TAMPA MUST SEE. Located inside this 10million dollar renovated space are marble floors, woodwork to die for, a restaurant, atrium, bookstore, coffee shop, tea bar, gift store, Aesop and Warby Parker. Plus Tampa's best shoe shine!
Great coffee and breakfast. They roast their own artisan coffee and have a nice indoor and outdoor vibe whether you want o grab a quick coffee or stay and work on your laptop all day.
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King State
520 E Floribraska AveGreat coffee and breakfast. They roast their own artisan coffee and have a nice indoor and outdoor vibe whether you want o grab a quick coffee or stay and work on your laptop all day.
Great restaurant for Mexican style tacos and entrees! About a 10min drive.
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Mekenita Cantina
6707 N Florida AveGreat restaurant for Mexican style tacos and entrees! About a 10min drive.
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveMole y Abuela
1202 N Franklin StShopping
A local plant store that's a true delight to walk through. Especially if you happen to be at any of the great coffee shops/restaurants around the corner like Foundation Coffee Co or The Hall on Franklin.
Fancy Free Nursery
1502 N Florida AveA local plant store that's a true delight to walk through. Especially if you happen to be at any of the great coffee shops/restaurants around the corner like Foundation Coffee Co or The Hall on Franklin.
Hyde Park Village is a historic shopping district in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Tampa. It's packed with great shopping and dining options as well as a near by park and basketball courts.
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveHyde Park Village is a historic shopping district in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Tampa. It's packed with great shopping and dining options as well as a near by park and basketball courts.
Anthropologie
705 S Dakota Avefrancesca's
712 South Village CirclePaper Source
714 S Village CirStationery store with fun odds and ends.
Giant and amazing shopping mall in Tampa.
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGiant and amazing shopping mall in Tampa.
We LOVE this local boutique. She sells hand made candles as well as local art, stationery and goodies to remember your trip to Seminole Heights:)
Blue Sage Eco Boutique
We LOVE this local boutique. She sells hand made candles as well as local art, stationery and goodies to remember your trip to Seminole Heights:)
Hair studio, unique vintage curated store with special odds and ends, face and hair care, locally made jewelry, etc.
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The Disco Dolls Studio
4220 N Florida AveHair studio, unique vintage curated store with special odds and ends, face and hair care, locally made jewelry, etc.
Low cost curated store that sells repurposed/used clothing. They have a good eye and don't take just anything. A fun boutique to check out that's close to the house and won't overwhelm you or break the bank.
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Valhalla Resale
6112 N Central AveLow cost curated store that sells repurposed/used clothing. They have a good eye and don't take just anything. A fun boutique to check out that's close to the house and won't overwhelm you or break the bank.
Close to the house, cute boutique curated vintage clothing shop.
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Frolic Exchange
4626 N Florida AveClose to the house, cute boutique curated vintage clothing shop.
Tampa's most prized vintage boutique, in the heart of Ybor. I wouldn't say it's cheap but it's not over priced either. They curate a classic collection you won't find most places. Decent in size to spend some time if you're in the area.
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La France
1612 E 7th AveTampa's most prized vintage boutique, in the heart of Ybor. I wouldn't say it's cheap but it's not over priced either. They curate a classic collection you won't find most places. Decent in size to spend some time if you're in the area.
This store is located in Hyde Park Village (20min drive) amongst, Anthropology, Francesca's, West Elm, Surf Outiftters, and a handful of other high end and boutique stores.
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Lululemon Athletica
727 S Dakota AveThis store is located in Hyde Park Village (20min drive) amongst, Anthropology, Francesca's, West Elm, Surf Outiftters, and a handful of other high end and boutique stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer, local secret spot very close to the house. Could walk but we always drive. Also has a great cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Budget friendly delicious food.
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveCraft beer, local secret spot very close to the house. Could walk but we always drive. Also has a great cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Budget friendly delicious food.
This bar serves ONLY beer, wine, champagne, and sangria. No cocktails. They are also recognized locally for their amazing food options. We love their burgers! It's on the edge of a strange neighborhood, but the bar itself is very safe.
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Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveThis bar serves ONLY beer, wine, champagne, and sangria. No cocktails. They are also recognized locally for their amazing food options. We love their burgers! It's on the edge of a strange neighborhood, but the bar itself is very safe.
Liquor bar close to the house, we still recommend driving.
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Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveLiquor bar close to the house, we still recommend driving.
Craft cocktails. Upscale small town cocktail bar in the heart of downtown. They serve a small but mighty food menu.
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Hotel Bar
200 N Tampa StCraft cocktails. Upscale small town cocktail bar in the heart of downtown. They serve a small but mighty food menu.
Open in the mornings daily and late into the evening, King Corona is a loved gem in the heart of Ybor City. Great outdoor seating to have a drink from their bar and a classic Cuban cigar.
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King Corona Cigars Cafe and Bar
1523 E 7th AveOpen in the mornings daily and late into the evening, King Corona is a loved gem in the heart of Ybor City. Great outdoor seating to have a drink from their bar and a classic Cuban cigar.
Great bar & Restaurant close to downtown. They serve exceptional craft cocktails and have a lovely rooftop bar. Located within a 10minutes drive of our home. They often have live music
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Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin StGreat bar & Restaurant close to downtown. They serve exceptional craft cocktails and have a lovely rooftop bar. Located within a 10minutes drive of our home. They often have live music
Great new cocktail bar in Seminole Heights. A quick 5min drive from the house. Perfect for enjoying a couple or girl's night out.
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Mandarin Heights
5901 N Florida AveGreat new cocktail bar in Seminole Heights. A quick 5min drive from the house. Perfect for enjoying a couple or girl's night out.
Entertainment & Activities
THIS ZOO RULES!! If you're traveling with kids we highly recommend The Lowry Park Zoo. It's not cheap $25-$30 adult, BUT it's a huge zoo and the aquarium section adds an extra bonus (we like it better than the Tampa Aquarium even). Takes several hours to walk the whole zoo.
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveTHIS ZOO RULES!! If you're traveling with kids we highly recommend The Lowry Park Zoo. It's not cheap $25-$30 adult, BUT it's a huge zoo and the aquarium section adds an extra bonus (we like it better than the Tampa Aquarium even). Takes several hours to walk the whole zoo.
AMC West Shore 14
210 Westshore PlazaTypically where we go for movies.
A very special historic movie theatre that Tampa has preserved. If you're looking for an extra special movie experience this one is it. They typically show one movie per night. The inside is historic in every way!
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Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StA very special historic movie theatre that Tampa has preserved. If you're looking for an extra special movie experience this one is it. They typically show one movie per night. The inside is historic in every way!
Check their website for local shows. In the heart of Ybor City. They serve food and full cocktails inside.
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The Tampa Improv
1600 E 8th AveCheck their website for local shows. In the heart of Ybor City. They serve food and full cocktails inside.
Amalie Arena Station
Typical venue for hockey games and large concerts.
The aquarium is great for a short trip in the AC however, for the price, we really love the Lowry Park Zoo. They have a small but really cool aquarium as well in the zoo.
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrThe aquarium is great for a short trip in the AC however, for the price, we really love the Lowry Park Zoo. They have a small but really cool aquarium as well in the zoo.
Our favorite local Yoga studio. It's a quaint space with super friendly teachers and offers a variety of classes. You can see their daily schedule on the MindBody App or check out their Instagram @sattva_yoga. $13 drop in and $30 for your first month. They also have a small local makers boutique in the space.
Sattva Yoga Seminole Heights
Our favorite local Yoga studio. It's a quaint space with super friendly teachers and offers a variety of classes. You can see their daily schedule on the MindBody App or check out their Instagram @sattva_yoga. $13 drop in and $30 for your first month. They also have a small local makers boutique in the space.
Great local spot for Shuffleboard located a few minutes drive away from the house.
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Shuffle
2612 N Tampa StGreat local spot for Shuffleboard located a few minutes drive away from the house.
Recommended tattoo studio in Tampa. You'll pay a little more but trust us, it's the only place you want to go in Tampa.
Red Letter 1
2511 West Swann AvenueRecommended tattoo studio in Tampa. You'll pay a little more but trust us, it's the only place you want to go in Tampa.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous drive or walk! Flagged on one side by the beautiful Tampa Bay and the other by million dollar historic homes. Also a great spot to exercise outside, the extra wide path is home to many runners, bikers, roller blades and dog walkers. It also has nice permanent workout stations sprinkled along the winding path. Parking, we typically park on a side street and cross Bayshore Drive to get to the walking path. As long as you do not park in a no-parking sign zone, you will be good.
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Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore BoulevardGorgeous drive or walk! Flagged on one side by the beautiful Tampa Bay and the other by million dollar historic homes. Also a great spot to exercise outside, the extra wide path is home to many runners, bikers, roller blades and dog walkers. It also has nice permanent workout stations sprinkled along the winding path. Parking, we typically park on a side street and cross Bayshore Drive to get to the walking path. As long as you do not park in a no-parking sign zone, you will be good.
A beautiful historic college, you will see the tops of the minarets on your drive unto the gorgeous main building. It garden also lines part of the Hillsborough River between it and Downtown Tampa.
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University Of Tampa
A beautiful historic college, you will see the tops of the minarets on your drive unto the gorgeous main building. It garden also lines part of the Hillsborough River between it and Downtown Tampa.
Great board walk added along the Hillsborough River which runs alongside Downtown Tampa. Perfect spot to take a walk, jog or bike ride. Also recently made legal to have an open container on. Hot spot day or night to view Tampa.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkGreat board walk added along the Hillsborough River which runs alongside Downtown Tampa. Perfect spot to take a walk, jog or bike ride. Also recently made legal to have an open container on. Hot spot day or night to view Tampa.
Parks & Nature
This park is a beautiful start to the Tampa Riverwalk Trail along the Hillsborough River. It has a quaint park set for children and a large open field for family games. They also have a springing fountain children love to put on swim suits and run through. Greta for a hot day refresher. It is right next to Downtown Tampa, you can park in the parking garage on Ashley St. or in the metered spots around downtown and walk there.
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrThis park is a beautiful start to the Tampa Riverwalk Trail along the Hillsborough River. It has a quaint park set for children and a large open field for family games. They also have a springing fountain children love to put on swim suits and run through. Greta for a hot day refresher. It is right next to Downtown Tampa, you can park in the parking garage on Ashley St. or in the metered spots around downtown and walk there.
Children's outdoor local water park. Nothing too crazy but a great place for kids to burn energy and cool off. Make sure to wear a swim suit:)
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Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveChildren's outdoor local water park. Nothing too crazy but a great place for kids to burn energy and cool off. Make sure to wear a swim suit:)
Our #1 beach recommendation. We love this beach because it's not too far of a drive (traffic is better than getting all the way to a super packed and touristy Clearwater beach). It's a beautiful beach and great especially for taking families with children.
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Indian Rocks Beach
Our #1 beach recommendation. We love this beach because it's not too far of a drive (traffic is better than getting all the way to a super packed and touristy Clearwater beach). It's a beautiful beach and great especially for taking families with children.
Our #2 beach recommendation. A little further of a drive
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrOur #2 beach recommendation. A little further of a drive
Arts & Culture
Great place to take kids in air conditioning during hot summer days. Budget friendly, we love taking our kids there and it's a local field trip destination. Also right next to Curtis Hixon Park, a great place for kids to run around. Check out more of our notes on Curtis Hixon Park:)
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Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaGreat place to take kids in air conditioning during hot summer days. Budget friendly, we love taking our kids there and it's a local field trip destination. Also right next to Curtis Hixon Park, a great place for kids to run around. Check out more of our notes on Curtis Hixon Park:)
Local art gallery. Check their website for hours and art gallery shows. A small privately owned spot.
Illsol
1544 North Franklin StreetLocal art gallery. Check their website for hours and art gallery shows. A small privately owned spot.
Salvador Dali museum is beautiful and inspiring. It is a decent drive (30min or so) from our home but great, especially if you want to spend the day in St. Pete. We love eating at a small restaurant called Bodega but they have a bunch or awesome restaurants and coffee shops in St. Pete. Good for a rainy or very hot summer day.
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdSalvador Dali museum is beautiful and inspiring. It is a decent drive (30min or so) from our home but great, especially if you want to spend the day in St. Pete. We love eating at a small restaurant called Bodega but they have a bunch or awesome restaurants and coffee shops in St. Pete. Good for a rainy or very hot summer day.