Melissa's Guidebook

Melissa
Melissa's Guidebook

Food Scene

A few local suggestions and several Downtown Tampa Yum Yums!
JF Kicks, or now known as Jimmy’s is roughly 10 minutes away. It has a great outdoor space/bar with live music, drinks, and food. Inside is also spacious and it is a family friendly place to hang. Lots of locals.
JF Kicks
3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
JF Kicks, or now known as Jimmy’s is roughly 10 minutes away. It has a great outdoor space/bar with live music, drinks, and food. Inside is also spacious and it is a family friendly place to hang. Lots of locals.
Absolute BEST chorizo scotch egg! The brews are great too! Lots of different options.
Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery
4330 Bell Shoals Road
Absolute BEST chorizo scotch egg! The brews are great too! Lots of different options.
This is a top local favorite! The menu changes daily and they offer a great brew selection in an understated pub scene.
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The Stein & Vine
827 W Bloomingdale Ave
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This is a top local favorite! The menu changes daily and they offer a great brew selection in an understated pub scene.
Stonewood has super yummy steaks and great martinis! A more business casual vibe, but so worth it!
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Stonewood Grill & Tavern
612 E Bloomingdale Ave
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Stonewood has super yummy steaks and great martinis! A more business casual vibe, but so worth it!
Just go if you love breakfast or brunch! Make sure to get your muffin “grilled” it’s the best way!
Brunchery Restaurant
4389 Lynx Paw Trail
Just go if you love breakfast or brunch! Make sure to get your muffin “grilled” it’s the best way!
A local favorite and right up the road. The hash brown casserole is so so good!
The Scrambled Egg
15282 Fishhawk Blvd
A local favorite and right up the road. The hash brown casserole is so so good!
If you are looking for unique ice cream flavors that are homemade and creamy…this is your go-to!
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The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
220 W Brandon Blvd
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If you are looking for unique ice cream flavors that are homemade and creamy…this is your go-to!
Armature is such a fun food hall! You can also walk straight to the Riverwalk, catch the Pirate Water Taxi, or take the kids to the water park next door.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
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Armature is such a fun food hall! You can also walk straight to the Riverwalk, catch the Pirate Water Taxi, or take the kids to the water park next door.
7th & Grove is total soul food down home comfort; in a trendy and eclectic atmosphere. Lively music and right in YBOR City historic district.
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7th + Grove
1930 E 7th Ave
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7th & Grove is total soul food down home comfort; in a trendy and eclectic atmosphere. Lively music and right in YBOR City historic district.
Business casual wine scene. The food is amazing as well! Nice selection of wines and after dinner drinks.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4110 W Boy Scout Blvd
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Business casual wine scene. The food is amazing as well! Nice selection of wines and after dinner drinks.
Just had a name change from “AJ’s On The River” seating inside and outside right on the Alafia river. It is a bar scene, but has great food and kids go as well during the daytime.
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Aj's on the river
9808 Vaughn St
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Just had a name change from “AJ’s On The River” seating inside and outside right on the Alafia river. It is a bar scene, but has great food and kids go as well during the daytime.

Sightseeing

Fantastic way to spend a few hours with children. Majority of the exhibits are hands on and kids love exploring.
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Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler Ave
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Fantastic way to spend a few hours with children. Majority of the exhibits are hands on and kids love exploring.
The Tampa Riverwalk offers a paved path right along the waterfront. You can run, walk, ride scooters, skate, or ride bikes. Lots of shopping and eats along the way.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
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The Tampa Riverwalk offers a paved path right along the waterfront. You can run, walk, ride scooters, skate, or ride bikes. Lots of shopping and eats along the way.
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Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin St
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YBOR is a wonderful spot to walk, shop, eat, and drink all while taking in historic views. The trolley is free to take as well!
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Ybor City
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YBOR is a wonderful spot to walk, shop, eat, and drink all while taking in historic views. The trolley is free to take as well!
Our aquarium is pretty darn fantastic. Bring a bathing suit for the littles as they have a waterpark for hot days of play.
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
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Our aquarium is pretty darn fantastic. Bring a bathing suit for the littles as they have a waterpark for hot days of play.
Our Tampa Bay Lightning hockey is a blast to check out if you have time and it is hockey season. Great time!
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Amalie Arena
401 Channelside Dr
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Our Tampa Bay Lightning hockey is a blast to check out if you have time and it is hockey season. Great time!
Channelside district is great for views of the water and grabbing bites to eat.
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Channelside Drive
Channelside Drive
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Channelside district is great for views of the water and grabbing bites to eat.

Shopping

This place is a must visit if you enjoy locally owned boutique shops for home decor. They recently added on a wonderful restaurant to eat while visiting.
The White Oak Cottage
10530 County Road 39
This place is a must visit if you enjoy locally owned boutique shops for home decor. They recently added on a wonderful restaurant to eat while visiting.
Hyde Park is an absolute favorite of the locals in Tampa. Trendy and a tad upscale. Lots of restaurants. Shopping, outdoor relaxing, and live music.
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Hyde Park
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Hyde Park is an absolute favorite of the locals in Tampa. Trendy and a tad upscale. Lots of restaurants. Shopping, outdoor relaxing, and live music.

Amusement Park

It’s an amusement park. Kids will love it and makes for a great family day!
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Busch Gardens Tampa
10165 McKinley Dr
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It’s an amusement park. Kids will love it and makes for a great family day!

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Cultuur en gebruiken

Car is best; however, you can use UBER or LYFT.

Rideshares work pretty much any time of day here.