Fantastic museum full of artifacts and exhibits about the history of Tampa. The museum includes films and exhibits about the Tampa cigar industry and a replica of a 1920s cigar shop.
This museum not only provides an informative look at the origins of Ybor but it's also in the middle of the historic district. The Short List: one of our top 5 best places to take your guests. Read more.
The grilled chicken, goat cheese, and roasted red pepper sandwich is amazing. Also very polite wait staff and beautiful seating right inside the museum.
Definitely reinventing itself as a great wine and steak chain spot. Friendly service and consistent food makes this a great go-to spot.
The riverfront park, just outside the new Tampa Museum of Art, features an obstacle course, cozy artificial turf and a water fountain for your dog. (The Short List: Top 5 dog parks.) Read more.
Get a spot under one of the trees near the playground for a picnic lunch or just relax with a book. And don't forget bathing suits for the kids. There's a dog area, too. (The Short List: Top 5 parks) Read more.
This giant, dome-shaped screen is the place to watch Imax films that practically put viewers in the movie. The Short List: one of our top 5 best local movie theatres. Read more.
If you have a Great Explorations Museum ($150/5 people) membership, you can get in FREE here in April and October. Make sure you pet the rays, watch the penguin show and play in the water area too!