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Nearby Eats
Our favorite nearby restaurants!
Fancy Pants · Ulele
$$$$ · 7 mi · Make reservations ASAP
Unique regional inspiration. Magical outdoor seating. Stroll the Riverwalk & Armature Works after dinner & grab a rooftop cocktail at M.Bird.
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Ulele
1810 N Highland AveFancy Pants · Ulele
$$$$ · 7 mi · Make reservations ASAP
Unique regional inspiration. Magical outdoor seating. Stroll the Riverwalk & Armature Works after dinner & grab a rooftop cocktail at M.Bird.
Sicily in a Strip Mall · Piccola
$$-$$$ · 4 mi · Make reservations ASAP · Not great for young kids
Pulling into the micro-parking lot will have you questioning our taste. Then you’ll eat the food. BYOB (no corking fees here) & plan to stay a while.
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Piccola Italia Bistro
2140 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSicily in a Strip Mall · Piccola
$$-$$$ · 4 mi · Make reservations ASAP · Not great for young kids
Pulling into the micro-parking lot will have you questioning our taste. Then you’ll eat the food. BYOB (no corking fees here) & plan to stay a while.
Authentic Cuban · Aguila Sandwich Shop
$ · 4 mi
Tampa is infused with Cuban culture & the Cuban sandwich is a staple for any visit. This simple shop is a Tampa-wide favorite.
Aguila Sandwich Shop
3200 W Hillsborough AveAuthentic Cuban · Aguila Sandwich Shop
$ · 4 mi
Tampa is infused with Cuban culture & the Cuban sandwich is a staple for any visit. This simple shop is a Tampa-wide favorite.
Send Tacos · Mekenita Cantina
$$ · 2 mi
Unique, from-scratch tacos & margs. Deliverable via the apps, but super cute in person, plus The Revolution Ice Cream Co. is next door.
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Mekenita Cantina
6707 N Florida AveSend Tacos · Mekenita Cantina
$$ · 2 mi
Unique, from-scratch tacos & margs. Deliverable via the apps, but super cute in person, plus The Revolution Ice Cream Co. is next door.
Room to Run · Nebraska Mini-Mart
$$ · 4 mi · Only open Fri-Sun · Kid- & pup-friendly
Huge outdoor space with lots of games. Casual food & drinks.
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Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska AveRoom to Run · Nebraska Mini-Mart
$$ · 4 mi · Only open Fri-Sun · Kid- & pup-friendly
Huge outdoor space with lots of games. Casual food & drinks.
True Foodie · Saigon Deli
$ · 3 mi · Closes early
Not a frill in sight! But you can fill up on top-notch authentic pho, banh mi & spring rolls for next to nothing. If they’re closed, head to nearby Song Huong.
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Saigon Deli
3858 W Waters AveTrue Foodie · Saigon Deli
$ · 3 mi · Closes early
Not a frill in sight! But you can fill up on top-notch authentic pho, banh mi & spring rolls for next to nothing. If they’re closed, head to nearby Song Huong.
Bring the Kiddos · Nico’s Arepas Grill
$-$$ · 1 mi
Kid-friendly dining room & menu - can’t go wrong with melted queso! Fresh, more sophisticated dishes for the adults, too.
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Nico's Arepas Grill
8303 N Armenia AveBring the Kiddos · Nico’s Arepas Grill
$-$$ · 1 mi
Kid-friendly dining room & menu - can’t go wrong with melted queso! Fresh, more sophisticated dishes for the adults, too.
Nearby Drinks
Our favorite places to grab a drink!
Fun for All · Lowry Parcade
$ · ¼ mi · Walkable from Tuckaway Grove!
Huge craft beer selection, throwback arcade games, food trucks & live music. Walkable* from Tuckaway Grove!
*Note there aren’t sidewalks, but it’s a residential street with plenty of lawns you can step aside onto - we’ve done it day and night!
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Lowry Parcade & Tavern
1213 W Waters AveFun for All · Lowry Parcade
$ · ¼ mi · Walkable from Tuckaway Grove!
Huge craft beer selection, throwback arcade games, food trucks & live music. Walkable* from Tuckaway Grove!
*Note there aren’t sidewalks, but it’s a residential street with plenty of lawns you can step aside onto - we’ve done it day and night!
Bougie Cocktails · Mandarin Heights
$$$ · 3 mi
Leave your vodka soda at home & let a mustached mixologist craft the fancy drink of your dreams. Don’t forget your selfie stick - this place has some serious photo ops.
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Mandarin Heights
5901 N Florida AveBougie Cocktails · Mandarin Heights
$$$ · 3 mi
Leave your vodka soda at home & let a mustached mixologist craft the fancy drink of your dreams. Don’t forget your selfie stick - this place has some serious photo ops.
Artsy Types · Ella’s Americana Folk Café
$$ · 4 mi
Quirky down-home diner with a charming outdoor space and a serious commitment to quality live music.
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveArtsy Types · Ella’s Americana Folk Café
$$ · 4 mi
Quirky down-home diner with a charming outdoor space and a serious commitment to quality live music.
Laid-Back Patio · New World Brewery
$$ · 1.5 mi
Craft beer & live music with a twinkling, charming patio. Dark & moody inside to accommodate all personalities.
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New World Brewery
810 E Skagway AveLaid-Back Patio · New World Brewery
$$ · 1.5 mi
Craft beer & live music with a twinkling, charming patio. Dark & moody inside to accommodate all personalities.
Champagne, Charcuterie, Cheesecake · The C House
$$$ · 3 mi
An upscale but rustic atmosphere with a focus on wine & cheese.
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The C House
6005 N Florida AveChampagne, Charcuterie, Cheesecake · The C House
$$$ · 3 mi
An upscale but rustic atmosphere with a focus on wine & cheese.
Beer Lovers · The Independent
$$ · 3.5 mi
Modeled on a traditional English pub with a varied beer selection on tap. Unique food with several vegan options.
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveBeer Lovers · The Independent
$$ · 3.5 mi
Modeled on a traditional English pub with a varied beer selection on tap. Unique food with several vegan options.
Rooftop with a View · M.Bird
$$$ · 6.5 mi
Fancy cocktails with a sunset view over the Hillsborough River & downtown Tampa. Stroll around Armature Works & the RiverWalk.
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M. Bird
1903 Market StRooftop with a View · M.Bird
$$$ · 6.5 mi
Fancy cocktails with a sunset view over the Hillsborough River & downtown Tampa. Stroll around Armature Works & the RiverWalk.
Hit the Courts · Shuffle
$-$$ · 5.5 mi
Play a round of shuffleboard on the indoor courts, or enjoy live music on the cute & spacious patio with its own outdoor bar housed in a camper!
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Shuffle
2612 N Tampa StHit the Courts · Shuffle
$-$$ · 5.5 mi
Play a round of shuffleboard on the indoor courts, or enjoy live music on the cute & spacious patio with its own outdoor bar housed in a camper!
Unique Local Experiences
NATURAL SPRINGS
The best water in Florida isn’t on the beaches, it’s bubbling out of our incredible fresh water springs!
Closest to Tampa:
-Weeki Wachee · 1-hour drive · Easy 2.8 mile paddle
-Three Sisters Springs · 1.5-hour drive · Longer paddles for the more adventurous
-Ginnie Springs · 2.5-hour drive · Tubing & scuba diving · Party spot on the weekends
-Gilchrist Blue Springs · 2.5-hour drive · Kid-friendly sandy beach entrance to springs
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위키 와치 스프링스 주립 공원
6131 Commercial WayNATURAL SPRINGS
The best water in Florida isn’t on the beaches, it’s bubbling out of our incredible fresh water springs!
Closest to Tampa:
-Weeki Wachee · 1-hour drive · Easy 2.8 mile paddle
-Three Sisters Springs · 1.5-hour drive · Longer paddles for the more adventurous
-Ginnie Springs · 2.5-hour drive · Tubing & scuba diving · Party spot on the weekends
-Gilchrist Blue Springs · 2.5-hour drive · Kid-friendly sandy beach entrance to springs
CRUISE THE CITY
Rent a bike or scooter & spend your day cruising the 6-mile pedestrian path from swanky Armature Works along the downtown Riverwalk & past the mansions on Bayshore Blvd.
Highlights along the way:
-Glazer Children’s Museum
-Tampa Museum of Art
-Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
-Sparkman Wharf · Great lunch stop!
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탬파 리버워크
Tampa RiverwalkCRUISE THE CITY
Rent a bike or scooter & spend your day cruising the 6-mile pedestrian path from swanky Armature Works along the downtown Riverwalk & past the mansions on Bayshore Blvd.
Highlights along the way:
-Glazer Children’s Museum
-Tampa Museum of Art
-Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
-Sparkman Wharf · Great lunch stop!
ARTSY ST. PETE
Downtown St. Pete (30+ min drive) can provide more than a full day of fun & exploring. Start at the Warehouse Arts District, stroll (or scooter) down Central Ave & end at the newly rebuilt St. Pete Pier.
Highlights along the way:
-Fairgrounds Immersive Art Experience
-Wendy’s Closet Thrift
-Grand Central Brewhouse
-Glass-Blowing Demos @ Morean Arts Center
-Second Saturday ArtWalk
-Jannus Live Music Venue
-Dali Museum
St. Pete also has the best vegan food! Including: Valhalla Bakery, Cider Press Café & Plant Love Ice Cream.
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St. Petersburg
ARTSY ST. PETE
Downtown St. Pete (30+ min drive) can provide more than a full day of fun & exploring. Start at the Warehouse Arts District, stroll (or scooter) down Central Ave & end at the newly rebuilt St. Pete Pier.
Highlights along the way:
-Fairgrounds Immersive Art Experience
-Wendy’s Closet Thrift
-Grand Central Brewhouse
-Glass-Blowing Demos @ Morean Arts Center
-Second Saturday ArtWalk
-Jannus Live Music Venue
-Dali Museum
St. Pete also has the best vegan food! Including: Valhalla Bakery, Cider Press Café & Plant Love Ice Cream.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Yes, you read that right - mountain biking in Florida. Some of the best trails in Florida and even the country are a short drive from Tampa:
Alafia · 1-hour drive · Green to double-black trails · Rent bikes at the park on weekends or at AJ’s Bikes · Restrooms, BBQs, picnic tables, hiking-only trails
Balm Boyette · 1-hour drive · Near Alafia · Famous black diamond Ridgeline trail
Croom · 1-hour drive · Rugged cross-country trails · Easy to get lost - download Trailforks
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알라피아 리버 주립 공원
14326 S County Rd 39MOUNTAIN BIKING
Yes, you read that right - mountain biking in Florida. Some of the best trails in Florida and even the country are a short drive from Tampa:
Alafia · 1-hour drive · Green to double-black trails · Rent bikes at the park on weekends or at AJ’s Bikes · Restrooms, BBQs, picnic tables, hiking-only trails
Balm Boyette · 1-hour drive · Near Alafia · Famous black diamond Ridgeline trail
Croom · 1-hour drive · Rugged cross-country trails · Easy to get lost - download Trailforks
RIDE THE RIVER
The Hillsborough River runs through downtown Tampa and past some of the coolest spots in town.
Unique ways to get out on the water:
-Urban Kai Paddleboarding · 6 mi · Fitness classes & tours departing from Armature Works
-Cruisin Tikis · 7 mi · A private floating tiki hut for your small group
-Lost Pearl Pirate Ship · 8 mi · For better or worse, it wouldn’t be Tampa without some pirates
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힐즈버러강
RIDE THE RIVER
The Hillsborough River runs through downtown Tampa and past some of the coolest spots in town.
Unique ways to get out on the water:
-Urban Kai Paddleboarding · 6 mi · Fitness classes & tours departing from Armature Works
-Cruisin Tikis · 7 mi · A private floating tiki hut for your small group
-Lost Pearl Pirate Ship · 8 mi · For better or worse, it wouldn’t be Tampa without some pirates
SECOND-HAND SHOPPING
Hunt for treasures you’ll only find right here in Tampa at these thrift, antique & consignment shops:
-Vintage Post Marketplace · 3 mi · Quality furniture & home décor at fair prices
-Frolic Exchange · 5 mi · Trendy vintage clothing
-Wendy’s Closet · 28 mi · Everything from 90s windbreakers to fur coats to 70s jumpsuits to cowboy boots
-Downtown Plant City · 1-hour drive · Cute downtown with a cluster of classic antique shops
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Vintage Post Market Place
5206 N Florida AveSECOND-HAND SHOPPING
Hunt for treasures you’ll only find right here in Tampa at these thrift, antique & consignment shops:
-Vintage Post Marketplace · 3 mi · Quality furniture & home décor at fair prices
-Frolic Exchange · 5 mi · Trendy vintage clothing
-Wendy’s Closet · 28 mi · Everything from 90s windbreakers to fur coats to 70s jumpsuits to cowboy boots
-Downtown Plant City · 1-hour drive · Cute downtown with a cluster of classic antique shops
SWIM ON HORSEBACK
Yes, ride a horse… while it’s swimming… into the sunset. And get some envy-inducing shots for your ‘gram while you’re at it.
C Ponies · 45 min-1 hour drive · Swimming horses, beach rides & trail rides around Tampa Bay
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Cponies Beach Horseback Rides
8400 Manatee Ave WSWIM ON HORSEBACK
Yes, ride a horse… while it’s swimming… into the sunset. And get some envy-inducing shots for your ‘gram while you’re at it.
C Ponies · 45 min-1 hour drive · Swimming horses, beach rides & trail rides around Tampa Bay
22 mi
Farm, winery, brewery, dining & events in Plant City. Pet animals, wonder through the blueberry fields, taste wine, grab a bite to eat. They have special events throughout the year. Great for the kids or a fun date!
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킬 앤드 컬리 와이너리
5202 Thonotosassa Rd22 mi
Farm, winery, brewery, dining & events in Plant City. Pet animals, wonder through the blueberry fields, taste wine, grab a bite to eat. They have special events throughout the year. Great for the kids or a fun date!
Mornin' Fare & Sweets
Coffee Cart · Spaddy's Coffee Company
$ · 3 mi
Grab coffee & Cuban snacks from a vintage food truck in a spacious patio. Check out Vintage Post for antiques & La Segunda family bakery next door!
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Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida AveCoffee Cart · Spaddy's Coffee Company
$ · 3 mi
Grab coffee & Cuban snacks from a vintage food truck in a spacious patio. Check out Vintage Post for antiques & La Segunda family bakery next door!
Hipster Hangout · King State
$$$ · 5 mi
Located just off I-275 on your way downtown, this former gas station has fancy lattes & a fresh breakfast menu.
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King State
520 E Floribraska AveHipster Hangout · King State
$$$ · 5 mi
Located just off I-275 on your way downtown, this former gas station has fancy lattes & a fresh breakfast menu.
Pure Yum · Marlene's Original Breakfast Sandwich
$ · 3 mi
This parking lot food truck focuses their attention on one thing - the breakfast sandwich - and they do it oh-so-well.
Marlene's Original Breakfast Sandwich
Pure Yum · Marlene's Original Breakfast Sandwich
$ · 3 mi
This parking lot food truck focuses their attention on one thing - the breakfast sandwich - and they do it oh-so-well.
Greasy Spoon · Trip's Diner
$ · 2.5 mi
This is the classic local diner. If you love giant pancakes, oversized omelettes, and drip coffee in a ceramic cup, this is your spot.
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Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveGreasy Spoon · Trip's Diner
$ · 2.5 mi
This is the classic local diner. If you love giant pancakes, oversized omelettes, and drip coffee in a ceramic cup, this is your spot.
Retro Vibes · Pickford's Sundries
$$ · 3.5 mi
A retro breakfast café with a gift store full of throwback & handmade gifts. Think Cracker Barrel, but in a bungalow & totally local.
Pickford's Sundries
Retro Vibes · Pickford's Sundries
$$ · 3.5 mi
A retro breakfast café with a gift store full of throwback & handmade gifts. Think Cracker Barrel, but in a bungalow & totally local.
Classic Soft Serve · Bo's Ice Cream
$ · 2 mi
A Tampa staple! Classic ice cream stand with creamy soft serve.
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Bo's Ice Cream
7101 N Florida AveClassic Soft Serve · Bo's Ice Cream
$ · 2 mi
A Tampa staple! Classic ice cream stand with creamy soft serve.
Dessert Parlor for Mermaids · Sea Maids Creamery
$$ · 4.5 mi
A fun & colorful Latina-owned dessert parlor with one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors plus churros, brownies, waffles & more. Vegan options!
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Sea Maid's Creamery
4230 N Florida AveDessert Parlor for Mermaids · Sea Maids Creamery
$$ · 4.5 mi
A fun & colorful Latina-owned dessert parlor with one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors plus churros, brownies, waffles & more. Vegan options!
Rainy Day Activities
애멀리아레나
401 Channelside Dr7.3 mi
Catch a Tampa Bay Lightning game or a concert!
클리어워터마린아쿠아리움
249 Windward PassageThe Florida Aquarium - 7.8 mi
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 26 mi
7 mi
This world-class art museum hosts fabulous exhibitions of international, regional, contemporary, modern, and ancient art.
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탬파미술관
120 W Gasparilla Plaza7 mi
This world-class art museum hosts fabulous exhibitions of international, regional, contemporary, modern, and ancient art.
7 mi
The perfect spot for the kids to escape the heat, plus the public water fountain they can play in outside!
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Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla Plaza7 mi
The perfect spot for the kids to escape the heat, plus the public water fountain they can play in outside!
알마추어웍스
1910 N Ola Ave6.3 mi
Indoor food court, plus a great outdoor space if the rain subsides.
인터네셔널플라자및베이거리
2223 N Westshore Blvd7.5 mi
Bougie indoor mall and food court.