Last Updated:
1/23/24
Tampa, FL
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
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Breakfast
Marlene's Original Breakfast Sandwich
7206 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
The Special: Cuban Baguette, Double Fried Egg, Smoked Kielbasa, Gouda Cheese, Chives, Cilantro, & MOBS Special Spicy Mayo $9.25
Fully Loaded: Cuban Breakfast Roll, Fried Egg, Sausage, Double Bacon, Grilled Onions, Cheddar Cheese, & Maple Drizzle $9.50
Marlene's Way: Fresh Croissant, Fried Egg, Grilled Breakfast Ham, Swiss Cheese, Baby Spinach, Basil, & MOBS Special Zesty Sauce $9.00
Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8 am - 12:30 pm
Order Online: No
One Sandwich will Power You Through the Day
Nicola's Donut Shop
902 W Busch Blvd #102, Tampa, FL 33612
Some of the Donut Flavors
Brownie Explosion
Vanilla Maple
Fried Oreo
Frosted Animal Cracker
Fruity Pebble
Peanut Butter Cup
Chocolate Chocolate
Hours (1.13.24):
Tues to Sat. 6 am - Sellout/1 pm
Sunday Closed
Order Online: No
The Donuts Look Like a Work of Art, Too Good to Eat (Not!)
Activities
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Top Five Rides I Would Ride (No Order)
Iron Gwazi (New 2022) - North America Tallest, Fastest, & Steepest Hybrid Coaster
Cheetah Hunt - Park's Longest Thrill Ride, Triple-Launch Roller Coaster
Sheikra
Cobra's Curse - Spinning Roller Coaster
Kumba - World's Largest Vertical Loops in a Coaster
Daily Admission Ticket Cost(Estimate):
Gate Price $138.99 Online Price $99.99
Quick Queue Unlimited Plus Iron Gwazi One-Time Ride (Skip Lines, Does Not Include Park Admission) $49.99
Single-Day Parking $30.00
All Day Dining $49.99
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Hours (1.13.24)
Mon to Thurs 10 am - 5 pm
Fri to Sun 10 am - 8 pm
Serengeti Safari Tour: 30 Min Off-Road Wildlife Safari $39.99
The Florida Aquarium
Exhibit & Example of Animals
Wetlands of Florida: Birds, Turtles, Alligator, Freshwater Fish, & River Otters
Journey to Madagascar: Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Hissing Cockroaches, & Tomato Frog
Bays & Beaches: Spiny Lobsters, Garden Eels, & Pufferfish
Stingray Beach: Cownose Ray, Blue Angelfish, Porkfish, & Doctorfish
No Bone Zone: Sea Stars, Anemones, & Sea Cucumbers
Coral Reef (Largest Habitat): Sand Tiger Sharks, Sea Turtles, Atlantic Stingrays, & Green Moray Eel
Waves of Wonder: Jellyfish, Clownfish, Pacific Octopus, Bonnethead Sharks, & Spotted Eagle Rays
Moon Bay (Touch Habitat, Only Kind in Southeast): Moon Jelly
Estimated General Admission(1.13.24):
Adult $34.70
Child $29.45
Senior $31.20
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Hours (1.25.23)
Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm
The Prices Fluctuate On Several Variables
Tampa Bay History Center
Some Exhibits That Spark My Interest
Cuban Pathways (Now-Feb 12th, 2023)
Kitschy Cartography: Illustrated & Pictorial Maps of Florida
Picturing Women Inventors
Treasure Seekers: Conquistadors, Pirates, and Shipwrecks
General Admission
Adults: $16.95
Senior $14.95
Youth (7-17) $12.95
801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Hours
Daily 10 am - 5 pm
The Touchton Map Library: Home to Thousands of Original Maps, Charts, and Other Documents Dating Back to the Discovery of the New World. Only Cartographic Center in the Southeastern United States, One of Only Nine in the U.S.
American Victory Ship & Museum
Excerpt From Their Website
As one of only 4 fully-operational WWII ships in the country, the American Victory Ship is a true American icon and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Come aboard and witness virtually the entire ship including cavernous three-level cargo holds, radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley, weaponry, steering stations, flying bridge, signaling equipment, wheelhouse, mess halls, crew cabins, lifeboats, the Captain's quarters, cargo equipment and the engine. Enjoy rare artifacts, exciting exhibits, uniforms, medals, documents, and photographs. It's all right here throughout nine decks and our 455'x109' cargo vessel.
General Admission
Adults: $15.00
Senior (65+) $12.00
Youth (4-12) $10.00
705 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Hours
Monday Noon - 5 pm
Tuesday to Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Food
Wright's Gourmet House
1200 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Hours:
Monday to Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday Closed
Order Online: No
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Paris (Grilled): Turkey Breast, Brie & Fresh Apples Served on Buttercrust White with Pete Wright's Mustard Sauce $13.50
Monte Cristo (Grilled): Ham, Genoa Salami, Turkey Breast, German Dill Pickles & Jarlsberg Cheese Served on Double Decker Style Pumpernickel Bread with Mustard Sauce $13.25
Bahama Baby (Grilled): Lots of Roast Pork, Ham, Thin Sliced Cucumber, Bacon, & Jarlsberg Cheese with Mustard Sauce on an Onion Roll $13.50
Texan: Double Decker Roast Beef Sandwich with Bacon, New York Cheddar, Red Onions, Lettuce, & Tomatoes on Pumpernickel with Pete's Mustard Sauce $15.75
Hummingbird Cake: Banana Layer Cake with Pineapple & Nuts with Cream Cheese Frosting $8.50
Do Not Leave Without Trying a Slice of Cake
Thee Burger Spot
3917 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33603
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Thee Bacon One Burger: Topped with Bacon, American Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion Thangs $7.75
Pizza Burger: Quarter Pound Burger with Pizza Sauce, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, White American Cheese on Grilled Texas Toast $9.00
Thee Glazed One Burger (Fri&Sat Only): Bacon Cheeseburger on a Krispy Kreme Glazed Donut Bun $9.00
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday Closed
Order Online: Yes
Get Thee Burger Spot Famous Onion Thangs on the Side
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Flavor Samples From Menu (Seasonal)
Callie's Hotcakes: Buttered Pancake Ice Cream Topped with Syrup
Mint Want Cookies: Mint Based Ice Cream with Andes Candies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cookie Dough
Drunken Brownies: Chardonnay Caramel Ice Cream with Brownie Bits
Porky's Delight: Vanilla Ice Cream with Bacon & Bacon Brittle
Chocolate Shock: Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Brownies, & Chocolate Chips
Hours:
Monday to Thursday Noon - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon - 11 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
They have Over 100 Flavors to Play With and Rotate on Regular Basis
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
The Newly Built East Tower has Views of Three New Pools.
Dining: Plenty of Options (12) Ranging from Council Oaks & Seafood, Fine Dining Steakhouse to Sugar Factory, Crazy Dessert Options Can Be Found Onsite
The Hard Rock Event Center, 1500 Seat Venue for the Nation's Best Entertainers
The Place to Be Seen is at Luxurious Pool Facility, Three Pools Surrounded By Cabanas & Loungers, Perfect Way to Get Your Drink On
5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Dec. 22' - $482.33
King Feb. 23' - $545.66
King Feb. 24' - $519.00
Connected is One of the Largest Casino in the Country (245,000 square-feet)
Tampa Marriott Water Street
A Waterfront Hotel in the Very Popular Water Street District of Downtown Tampa.
Dining: Garrison Tavern, a Neighborhood Public House Serving Craft Beer & Pub Fare with Topgolf Swing Suites for Fun with Friends
Relax at the Rooftop Pool Drinking a Berry Lemonade Cocktail from the Nearby Pool Bar & Grill
All the Rooms Have Plenty of Space So Your Pets Can Stretch Their Legs (Pets Allowed)
505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Two Queen Dec. 22' - $382.00
Two Queen Feb. 23' - $544.00
Two Queen Feb. 24' - $469.00
Located Near the Riverwalk and Florida Aquarium
21 and up fun
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Jai Alai: IPA - American | 7.5% ABV | 70 IBU
Florida Man: IPA - Imperial/Double | 8.5% ABV | 50 IBU
Theoretical Jam: Wheat Ale with Red Berries | 6.0% ABV | 25 IBU
Cosmic Crown: Belgian Strong Golden Ale | 9.0% ABV | 36 IBU
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 11 pm
Saturday 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
Food Menu is Available
Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Free Dive: IPA - American | 5.9% ABV | 65 IBU
Night Swim: Robust Porter | 6.2% ABV
Unholy: Belgian Tripel | 9.2% ABV
Peaches: Sour-Fruited Berliner Weisse | 5.0% ABV
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 11 am - 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - Midnight
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
They Pour Twenty Unique Brews at a Given Time & Rotate on a Regular Basis
Food Menu is Available
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
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The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com