Heidy’s Tampa Bay Guidebook
Parks
Minutes from the home, perfect family park with playgrounds, running trail, pet areas, fishing, and plenty of events year round.
42 locals recommend
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes AveMinutes from the home, perfect family park with playgrounds, running trail, pet areas, fishing, and plenty of events year round.
Tampa Bay’s most popular theme park. An ultimate family adventure featuring roller coasters, kid play areas, animal encounters, live entertainment and thrill rides.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrTampa Bay’s most popular theme park. An ultimate family adventure featuring roller coasters, kid play areas, animal encounters, live entertainment and thrill rides.
Water park across the street from Busch Gardens. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions.
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrWater park across the street from Busch Gardens. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions.
A wonderful not-for-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in the Channel Side area of Tampa. It is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
847 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrA wonderful not-for-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in the Channel Side area of Tampa. It is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
A 63-acre nonprofit zoo, in 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine, and is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveA 63-acre nonprofit zoo, in 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine, and is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation.
Sightseeing
The river walk in down town Tampa is a great way to enjoy the best views of the city; great for a day of good food at Ulele, drinks at armature works or the convention center, or a quick jog by the water.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkThe river walk in down town Tampa is a great way to enjoy the best views of the city; great for a day of good food at Ulele, drinks at armature works or the convention center, or a quick jog by the water.
A community-based institution and educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. Great for families and children.
310 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler Ave A community-based institution and educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. Great for families and children.
The 190,000 square foot casino is the sixth-largest in the world, and has been expanded multiple times since its opening. It is a 24-hour venue that permits smoking indoors. It includes many displays of rock and roll memorabilia, such as clothing and musical instruments
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdThe 190,000 square foot casino is the sixth-largest in the world, and has been expanded multiple times since its opening. It is a 24-hour venue that permits smoking indoors. It includes many displays of rock and roll memorabilia, such as clothing and musical instruments
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveFood scene
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine & cocktails.
7 locals recommend
BRIO
2223 N Westshore BlvdWarm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine & cocktails.
American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake.
65 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
2223 N Westshore BlvdAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake.
European-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdEuropean-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts.
Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveTraditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
1606 W Snow Ave
Sal Y Mar
3650 Midtown Drive
psomi
701 N Howard Ave
Luv Child
516 S Howard Ave
Bulla Gastrobar
60 11th St NE