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Tampa Gems Worth Checking Out
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These are the Tampa spots I never stop raving about...good food, fun vibes, and everything in between.
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Arts & Entertainment
 
Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

 
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Love going to this beach.  Not as crowded as some of the others in my area.
City of Treasure Island
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Love going here and it is by far my most favorite beach.  You can always see dolphins frollicking in the water here.
Honeymoon Island State Park
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Restaurants

 
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Tampa is known for its Cuban food and this restaurant is one of the best!!
Arco Iris Cafe
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Best Cuban sandwiches ever!  This is a must if you are in town.
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
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If you are in the area, you have to go here at least once in your life.  It has the ambiance of a 19th century whorehouse, but it is a Tampa institution. The food is amazing!
Bern's Steak House
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Other Food & Drinks

 
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This place has been here FOREVER!  The ice cream is fab!  Try the upside down banana split…trust me!
Bo's Ice Cream (@bosicecream) • Instagram photos and videos
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Alessi's has been in Tampa for over a hundred years and is amazing.  Love their baked goods and scachatta.
Alessi Bakery
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Beers and cider made right here in Tampa!
Cigar City Brewing
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Food that makes you feel like you are back in Italy!
Mazzaro's Italian Market
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This fish market/restaurant makes the best fried fish I have ever had here in Tampa.  The fried flounder is my favorite!!!
Blue Sea Seafood Market & Restaurant
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Amazing donuts, but get there early before they sell out!
NICOLA'S DONUT SHOP - Updated August 2025 - 243 Photos & 193 Reviews
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These donuts melt in your mouth!  My favorite is the apple fritter.
HOLE IN ONE DONUT - Updated August 2025 - 205 Photos & 363 Reviews
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Arts & Entertainment

 
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Such a fun park to go to complete with animals! Really fun during the holidays as well.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Beat the heat and have fun!  This is just down the road from our other theme park, Busch Gardens.
Adventure Island
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This zoo is simply amazing and fun for kids and adults alike.  There are some rides there too!
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
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Great time for lots of laughs!  There are a couple of restaurants in the same plaza as well.
Side Splitters Comedy Club
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Want to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or USF Bulls? Catching a concert?  This is where you will be.
Raymond James Stadium
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This is a great museum dedicated to the history of Tampa.  Check it out!
Tampa Bay History Center
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Local Favorites

 
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This is my favorite small boutique in the Tampa area.  They have unique finds for any occasion.  Great kid gifts as well!
hazel + dot
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This is a popular spa and place to stay, even amongst celebrities like John Travolta and Alice Cooper (saw him years ago).
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
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