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Sightseeing/Attractions
Approx 4 miles from our house. I would recommend booking online in advance, as it does get sold out. The obstacle course and paddle boarding are fun. This is a 7.5 acre lagoon which is a great alternative to water parks or the beach.
75 locals recommend
Epperson Lagoon
31885 Overpass RdApprox 4 miles from our house. I would recommend booking online in advance, as it does get sold out. The obstacle course and paddle boarding are fun. This is a 7.5 acre lagoon which is a great alternative to water parks or the beach.
Great place to rent bikes or lime scooters along scenic 2.5 mile bike ride along the river. Great places to eat along the way.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkGreat place to rent bikes or lime scooters along scenic 2.5 mile bike ride along the river. Great places to eat along the way.
Beat the heat at Tampa's biggest water park! Located right across the street from Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, Adventure Island® is 30 acres of water-drenched fun...
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrBeat the heat at Tampa's biggest water park! Located right across the street from Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, Adventure Island® is 30 acres of water-drenched fun...
This is great fun park. They have all different animals that you can see walking by or taking a train around the park, great amusement park rides, water rides didn’t disappoint. Get the meal plan it is worth it. You can eat unlimited every hour.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrThis is great fun park. They have all different animals that you can see walking by or taking a train around the park, great amusement park rides, water rides didn’t disappoint. Get the meal plan it is worth it. You can eat unlimited every hour.
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Clb
12900 Lake Jovita BlvdApprox 56 miles from our house. Clearwater Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the Sunshine State, known for its powder white sand and crystal blue waters. Aside from its long list of accolades and being put on numerous “Best Beaches in Florida” lists, it also offers beachside fun for all ages, from water sports and cruises to waterfront dining. It’s framed by a picturesque Beach Walk where you can take in the views and boasts a nightly sunset celebration at Pier 60.
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveApprox 56 miles from our house. Clearwater Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the Sunshine State, known for its powder white sand and crystal blue waters. Aside from its long list of accolades and being put on numerous “Best Beaches in Florida” lists, it also offers beachside fun for all ages, from water sports and cruises to waterfront dining. It’s framed by a picturesque Beach Walk where you can take in the views and boasts a nightly sunset celebration at Pier 60.
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr31 miles from the house
38 miles from house. Great spot along the causeway where you can run, walk, bike, roller blade, etc. Right next to Whiskey Joe's where they have good food and an outdoor dining.
132 locals recommend
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point Dr38 miles from house. Great spot along the causeway where you can run, walk, bike, roller blade, etc. Right next to Whiskey Joe's where they have good food and an outdoor dining.
Hidden secret in all of Florida! Rent a kayak for an all day adventure from Weeki Wachee Kayak Rentals and float down the river for hours, stopping at little beaches along the way for a swim. Crystal clear spring water, 73 degrees year round. You will see manatees and even dolphins. Bring snacks/drinks as you will need the energy! Bug spray and sunscreen too, of course.
11 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee kayaking
8103 Cortez BlvdHidden secret in all of Florida! Rent a kayak for an all day adventure from Weeki Wachee Kayak Rentals and float down the river for hours, stopping at little beaches along the way for a swim. Crystal clear spring water, 73 degrees year round. You will see manatees and even dolphins. Bring snacks/drinks as you will need the energy! Bug spray and sunscreen too, of course.
Saddlebrook Golf & Country Club
Historic Ybor
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon Ave38 miles from our house
Walt Disney World Resort
59 miles from house
Treasure Island
59 miles from our house
Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, University of South Florida Bulls, Outback Bowl, Monster Jam and many other events.
555 locals recommend
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyHome of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, University of South Florida Bulls, Outback Bowl, Monster Jam and many other events.
Waterfront area with tons of eateries, shops, street food trucks, attractions, and entertainment. Great place to hang out with sitting outside, cornhole, swings!
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrWaterfront area with tons of eateries, shops, street food trucks, attractions, and entertainment. Great place to hang out with sitting outside, cornhole, swings!
Nov-mid April only... see manatees hanging around the warm waters from the Tampa electric plant. Also touch sting rays and walk to the lookout tower.
183 locals recommend
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdNov-mid April only... see manatees hanging around the warm waters from the Tampa electric plant. Also touch sting rays and walk to the lookout tower.
Go on safari aboard the custom-made safari vehicle for a 15-minute long narrated ride. The open-air tram departs from the Africa Plaza and offers behind-the-scene tour. Voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine!
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveGo on safari aboard the custom-made safari vehicle for a 15-minute long narrated ride. The open-air tram departs from the Africa Plaza and offers behind-the-scene tour. Voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine!
Start of the riverwalk, view of downtown.
Family friendly park with occasional concerts next to The Armature Works. A great way for the family to spend the afternoon on a hot summer day. Eat at high end restaurants or at a family friendly food hall next door.
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveStart of the riverwalk, view of downtown.
Family friendly park with occasional concerts next to The Armature Works. A great way for the family to spend the afternoon on a hot summer day. Eat at high end restaurants or at a family friendly food hall next door.
Watch your favorite movie on the big screen outdoors at the local Drive in Move Theater which has been around since 1950. Only 12 mins from our home.
10 locals recommend
Joy-Lan Drive in & Swap Shop
16414 US-301Watch your favorite movie on the big screen outdoors at the local Drive in Move Theater which has been around since 1950. Only 12 mins from our home.
Eat good food while playing golf and also they have pool tables at ground while waiting. Before you go make sure you do reservations online so you don’t have to wait, otherwise you have to wait 1 hour and so.
163 locals recommend
Topgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River RdEat good food while playing golf and also they have pool tables at ground while waiting. Before you go make sure you do reservations online so you don’t have to wait, otherwise you have to wait 1 hour and so.
Florida’s only true canopy tour! Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes make our amazing zip lining adventures like no other! Big Cliff Canyon tour offers a world famous 1,100 foot zip all the way across Lost Spring Lake. Our Treetop Express Tour and Sky High Tour take you soaring through Sky High Canyon and over Gator Lake! It’s time to get wild Florida!! Cliffs, lakes, massive canyons and more…it’s the only place in Florida where all these things exist and it’s ONLY at The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park!
Can also go horseback riding and kayak tours.
About 1hr 45mins from the house.
137 locals recommend
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville RdFlorida’s only true canopy tour! Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes make our amazing zip lining adventures like no other! Big Cliff Canyon tour offers a world famous 1,100 foot zip all the way across Lost Spring Lake. Our Treetop Express Tour and Sky High Tour take you soaring through Sky High Canyon and over Gator Lake! It’s time to get wild Florida!! Cliffs, lakes, massive canyons and more…it’s the only place in Florida where all these things exist and it’s ONLY at The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park!
Can also go horseback riding and kayak tours.
About 1hr 45mins from the house.
The three old-fashioned town squares located throughout The Villages are central to the community’s lifestyle. Each town square features its own theme, but they all include movie theaters, shops, restaurants, and free nightly live entertainment. Great way to tour is golf carts.
About 1hr 10mins from our house.
84 locals recommend
The Villages
The three old-fashioned town squares located throughout The Villages are central to the community’s lifestyle. Each town square features its own theme, but they all include movie theaters, shops, restaurants, and free nightly live entertainment. Great way to tour is golf carts.
About 1hr 10mins from our house.
Swim with the Manatee 3 hour snorkel tour in Homosassa on Crystal River. Or you can go on a 1.5 hr river cruise or a 3 hour pontoon boat ride up crystal river. Approx 1hr 10mins from house.
River Ventures - Homosassa
10823 W Yulee DrSwim with the Manatee 3 hour snorkel tour in Homosassa on Crystal River. Or you can go on a 1.5 hr river cruise or a 3 hour pontoon boat ride up crystal river. Approx 1hr 10mins from house.
Good Local Shopping
Fun local place for shops and food. About 15 mins from the house.
102 locals recommend
The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo DriveFun local place for shops and food. About 15 mins from the house.
Tampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress Dr14 miles from house.
Ridiculous Local Restaurants
Some of our favorite local establishments.
Twistee Treat Wesley Chapel
5258 Village MarketOne of our local favorite ice cream places.
10 miles from our home. An incredible dining experience in an atmosphere so unique, you'll never forget it!
“One of 12 Tampa Bay Restaurants flying under the radar. A must try”
19 locals recommend
Kafe Kokopelli
37940 Live Oak Avenue 10 miles from our home. An incredible dining experience in an atmosphere so unique, you'll never forget it!
“One of 12 Tampa Bay Restaurants flying under the radar. A must try”
Great place to walk or bike around and take in the outdoor parks/Tampa riverwalk before grabbing a bite to eat. There are many restaurants to choose from so everyone is happy and then galleria dining inside or outside.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveGreat place to walk or bike around and take in the outdoor parks/Tampa riverwalk before grabbing a bite to eat. There are many restaurants to choose from so everyone is happy and then galleria dining inside or outside.
"Whiskey Joe's invites you to grab a couple of their famous tacos in the dining room, soak up some sunshine and sweet waterfront views on their patio or relax under a palapa on our large private beach."
228 locals recommend
Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway"Whiskey Joe's invites you to grab a couple of their famous tacos in the dining room, soak up some sunshine and sweet waterfront views on their patio or relax under a palapa on our large private beach."
A local diner that will take you back to the days of hamburgers and milkshakes in a flash; explore Hyde Park Village shopping afterward, or stroll down Bayshore Boulevard to Ballast Point Park Pier for fishing or great views of downtown Tampa. Great place for breakfast as well.
59 locals recommend
Goody Goody Burgers
1601 W Swann AveA local diner that will take you back to the days of hamburgers and milkshakes in a flash; explore Hyde Park Village shopping afterward, or stroll down Bayshore Boulevard to Ballast Point Park Pier for fishing or great views of downtown Tampa. Great place for breakfast as well.
An exciting and unique restaurant with an amazing environment. With an extensive breakfast menu there is for sure something for everyone. Following your meal you are able to head over to the bakery right next door for some made in house baked goods and chocolates.
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveAn exciting and unique restaurant with an amazing environment. With an extensive breakfast menu there is for sure something for everyone. Following your meal you are able to head over to the bakery right next door for some made in house baked goods and chocolates.
Pinchers
28330 Paseo DriveExcellent seafood Rest with out door eating at Wiregrass Shops.
Great local place to eat n Dade City. Also fun little shops around town to visit.
9 locals recommend
Green Door on 8th
14148 8th StGreat local place to eat n Dade City. Also fun little shops around town to visit.
Food scene
Very good local Mexican restaurant. Fast service in Zepherlis hills. Close to house
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
38361 Co Rd 54Very good local Mexican restaurant. Fast service in Zepherlis hills. Close to house