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Mother-Daughter Activities in the Tampa Bay Area

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We're your favorite Florida-based Mother-Daughter Foodie duo and we have lots of recommendations in the Tampa Bay area! From frills and food to thrills and acting like dudes or riding in canoes (or other watercraft) - we've got all kinds of ideas tha...
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Frills and Food

These are super fun ideas if you and your mother/daughter like to get dressed up and act cutesy and demure!

 
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Thus is such a cute, feminine venue for a mother-daughter day! They have a tea room, full menu and so many photo opps!
Lavender 'n Lace Tearoom
 
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This hidden gem is worth a drive! It’s such a cute spot and the crepes and coffee are excellent!
Profile for The Lazy Maid Crêperie - Facebook
 
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Painting with a twist is such a fun girl date!!
Painting with a Twist
 
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Armature Works is a great place to have brunch and then explore the riverwalk in Tampa! Perfect mother-daughter day date!
Armature Works
 
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International Plaza is a gorgeous mall that will make you feel so stylish! Its so fun to shop there, even if you're just window shopping!
International Plaza and Bay Street
 
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If you have the opportunity, you must go to the Dali museum in Downtown St. Pete! It's such an experience!
The Dalí Museum
 
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Bonnet Springs is a great place to enjoy coffee, the Florida Children's Museum, a butterfly garden, walking paths, playgrounds and more! It a beautiful place to take photos too!
Bonnet Springs Park
 
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Spending a day at the historic Don Csar spa has been a bucket list item for my entire life! I have luxurious dreams!
The Don CeSar
 
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Getting perms jewelry together is such a fun bonding experience for moms & daughters!
Dainty Links Permanent Jewelry

Thrills

These activities will get your heart rate going!

 
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My daughter and I love to do escape rooms together! They’re a great bonding and team-building activity!
Escapology Escape Rooms Lakeland
 
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This is technically not in the Tampa Bay area but the hour or so drive is worth it for a day riding roller coasters and perusing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
Universal Studios Florida
 
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Whether you're in the mood for roller coasters, a serene safari or one of the many food or music festivals they host, Busch Gardens is always a yes when we're looking for something to do together!
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Acting like Dudes

Anything guys can do, we can do better!

 
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Axe throwing isn't just for the guys! This is so much fun and a great workout too!
Ax-Caliber Axe Venue and Restaurant
 
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Top Golf is a really fun place to hit balls as far as you can while snacking on appetizers!
Topgolf Tampa
 
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If you need to get some anger out or just like to be able to smash things, you HAVE to go to a smash room with your mom and/or daughter! SO cathartic!
Smash Room Of Tampa

Riding in Canoes (and Other Watercraft)

Tampa Bay is surrounded by water so we have LOTS of aquatic recommendations!  

 
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I have lived in Florida my whole life but every dolphin sighting is like the first! It fills me with so much joy to see them playing in the surf and swimming alongside of the boat on these cruises!
Little Toot: Clearwater FL Dolphin Tours | Dolphin Sightings
 
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We love to rent kayaks on Ft. DeSoto together! We soak up the sun, see dolphins and manatees and get some exercise in! Great mother-daughter outing!
Topwater Kayak Outpost
 
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Starship Yachts are based out of Tampa Bay and have great themed cruises! They offer brunch and dinner cruises and even a MURDER MYSTERY CRUISE!
Murder Mystery Dinner - Yacht StarShip
 
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Anna Maria has the whitest sand and makes for the perfect beach day with your mini me!
Anna Maria Island Florida - Guide to Attractions
 
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The Florida Aquarium has been a favorite of ours since my daughter was small!
The Florida Aquarium
 
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Tarpon Springs is a fun little waterfront town full of Greek culture and amazing restaurants! It's a great place to spend the day!
Tarpon Springs Florida - Things to Do & Attractions