Jenny's Guidebook
Food scene
Old dive diner that is rich in Tampa History to get a simple breakfast. Not trendy, not fancy, but good quick breakfast.
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Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska AveOld dive diner that is rich in Tampa History to get a simple breakfast. Not trendy, not fancy, but good quick breakfast.
Great place to walk around and take in the outdoor parks before grabbing a bite to eat. There are many restaurants to choose from so everyone is happy and then galleria dining inside or outside.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveGreat place to walk around and take in the outdoor parks before grabbing a bite to eat. There are many restaurants to choose from so everyone is happy and then galleria dining inside or outside.
Great Sunday Brunch spot. Usually has live music.
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveGreat Sunday Brunch spot. Usually has live music.
Good place to grab a quick bit to eat. Clean and has a pretty diverse menu.
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Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveGood place to grab a quick bit to eat. Clean and has a pretty diverse menu.
Historic local place to get good Cuban food. Nested into historic Ybor City.
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveHistoric local place to get good Cuban food. Nested into historic Ybor City.
Great atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating. Good food and good service. Often has live entertainment.
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The C House
6005 N Florida AveGreat atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating. Good food and good service. Often has live entertainment.
No frills, no fuss delicious bbq and sides. Limited hours, but worth the wait. Just go on inside and stand in line for some take out. I suggest sauce on the side.
Big John's Alabama BBQ
5707 North 40th StreetNo frills, no fuss delicious bbq and sides. Limited hours, but worth the wait. Just go on inside and stand in line for some take out. I suggest sauce on the side.
Taco Tuesday is a must and spring for the guacamole and churros!
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Mekenita Cantina
6707 N Florida AveTaco Tuesday is a must and spring for the guacamole and churros!
This place has been around forever. Highly recommend the vanilla soft serve dipped in butterscotch.
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Bo's Ice Cream
7101 N Florida AveThis place has been around forever. Highly recommend the vanilla soft serve dipped in butterscotch.
Outdoor seating and often live entertainment are just a couple of things that make this spot great. Often host to a delicious food truck.
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c.1949
6905 N Orleans AveOutdoor seating and often live entertainment are just a couple of things that make this spot great. Often host to a delicious food truck.
Sightseeing
This is a great way to view the city by waterway. Beer is served on the boat and many stops at local eateries and parks along the way. Make sure to stay on all the way to try oysters at Rick’s on the River.
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Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StThis is a great way to view the city by waterway. Beer is served on the boat and many stops at local eateries and parks along the way. Make sure to stay on all the way to try oysters at Rick’s on the River.
There are so many wonderful free things to do in Tampa and the many parks are one of them. Walking paths and shaded areas are ample at this rustic park.
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Parque Regional Lettuce Lake
6920 E Fletcher AveThere are so many wonderful free things to do in Tampa and the many parks are one of them. Walking paths and shaded areas are ample at this rustic park.
Good day trip to see the gardens. Very well maintained.
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Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower BlvdGood day trip to see the gardens. Very well maintained.
There is a walking path along the downtown riverside, but this is the best place to park to take in the paths. You can also rent bikes, scooters or segways along the way.
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Parque Acuático
1701 N Highland AveThere is a walking path along the downtown riverside, but this is the best place to park to take in the paths. You can also rent bikes, scooters or segways along the way.
This is on the same river as the house, but further north and a huge nature preserve. Bring bug spray in the summer.
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Parque Estatal del Río Hillsborough
15402 US-301This is on the same river as the house, but further north and a huge nature preserve. Bring bug spray in the summer.
Rainbow Springs also has some of the best hiking trails in Florida! Walk through man-made waterfalls and natural gardens, a popular destination for Florida Birders.
Rainbow River State Park only costs $2 per person. Tube rental and tram access cost $20 per person.
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Parque Estatal Rainbow Springs
19158 SW 81st Pl RdRainbow Springs also has some of the best hiking trails in Florida! Walk through man-made waterfalls and natural gardens, a popular destination for Florida Birders.
Rainbow River State Park only costs $2 per person. Tube rental and tram access cost $20 per person.
Local’s Beach
Less busy beach community with gulf access and a more chill vibe. You can check out Caddy’s while there for cocktails and lunch, but travel down the beach a little bit and you often feel like it’s your private beach.
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Treasure Island Beach Club
11750 Gulf BlvdLess busy beach community with gulf access and a more chill vibe. You can check out Caddy’s while there for cocktails and lunch, but travel down the beach a little bit and you often feel like it’s your private beach.
If you want to pick up shells and have a more natural beach experience try Honeymoon Island. Be sure to save time to visit local art shops and have dinner at some great restaurants in downtown Dunedin. Supper cute little day trip.
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Parque Estatal de la Isla de Luna de Miel
1 Causeway BlvdIf you want to pick up shells and have a more natural beach experience try Honeymoon Island. Be sure to save time to visit local art shops and have dinner at some great restaurants in downtown Dunedin. Supper cute little day trip.
Entertainment
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdJust 15 minutes away.
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrThere is a huge fish tank with rocking chairs to relax in about mid way through the aquarium. Take away all the vacation stress.
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El Acuario de Florida
701 Channelside DrThere is a huge fish tank with rocking chairs to relax in about mid way through the aquarium. Take away all the vacation stress.
Go early in the Summer because there are not a lot of cooled places and the animals get hot and go into hiding. Smart.
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ZooTampa en Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveGo early in the Summer because there are not a lot of cooled places and the animals get hot and go into hiding. Smart.
Yankees Fantasy Baseball Camp
1 Steinbrenner DrWe are home to Yankee Spring training.
Ybor City
Eclectic nightlife