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Axios
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your last-minute guide to celebrating mom in Tampa Bay
If you're still looking for Mother's Day plans, we've got you. Here are a few last-minute ways to celebrate. 🖼️ Tampa Bay museums and aquariums are offering discounts for moms this weekend, including the Florida Aquarium, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the Tampa Museum of Art and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. The Dalí Museum in St. Pete will also offer discounted admission on Sunday in honor of Salvador Dalí's birthday. 😻 Has Mom always wanted a pet? Bring her to SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo, which is offering half-price pet adoptions Friday through Sunday. They've got 20 cats, 40 dogs and 15 small animals available for adoption, per a press release. 🥂 Nothing says "Mother's Day" like brunch. Here are a couple of unique options: Brunch at TreeTop Kitchen: Get up close and personal with Busch Garden's animal ambassadors while enjoying a buffet of sweet and savory bites. 1pm Sunday. $69.99 for adults, $44.99 for children 5-9. Goat Yoga and Mimosas: This event has it all: baby goats, yoga, brunch specials, and bottomless mimosas, bloody marys and Shock Top tall boys. $55, includes goat yoga and bottomless drinks. 9am-2:30pm at The Blind Goat in Tampa. 💐 Why buy a bouquet when you can make one? Dwell Home Market on Saturday is hosting a floral-arranging workshop, while Corner Club and Oxford Exchange will have flower bars on hand to make the perfect bouquet on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Click the links for tickets to each event. 🥐 For the fashionista moms: Feel like a Parisian here in St. Pete with the " Passport to Paris" luxury fashion show, also featuring live music, art, snacks and champagne. $125. 11am-2pm Saturday in The Sundial plaza.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
The 20 Best Things To Do In Tampa, Florida
To say that Tampa is enjoying a renaissance is an understatement. Known as the 'Cigar Capital of the World' at the turn of the twentieth century, today Florida's third-largest city is shining bright in the spotlight, having recently been named one of the World's Greatest Places, Best Places to Travel, and the Best Place to Live in Florida. Those accolades are well-deserved, too, with the city's celebrated culinary scene, vibrant arts and culture scene, championship sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities and beaches to enjoy year-round. I've lived in Tampa for nearly 25 years. It's exciting to see the city's transformation as it comes into its own and shines on the world stage. Here are my recommendations for the best things to do in Tampa, Florida. Related: The 10 Best Cities To Vacation In Florida Two can't-miss museums line Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park downtown. Tampa Museum of Art boasts one of the largest collections of Greek and Roman antiquities in the Southeast, not to mention a stunning collection of modern and contemporary art. The Glazer Children's Museum is filled with interactive permanent and traveling exhibits that inspire play and discovery for the whole family. A quick (free!) streetcar ride from downtown Tampa to Ybor City affords the opportunity to visit the new site of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Its exhibits feature historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists, as well as the Tampa Baseball Museum, housed in the childhood home of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Al Lopez. Get the lay of the land at the Tampa Bay History Center. The 60,000-square-foot, Smithsonian-affiliated center highlights 12,000 years of Florida history through exhibits, educational films, and interactive displays. Climb onto a pirate ship, walk through a cigar shop, ride with cattlemen, and take your time wandering through the collection of 90,000 historical artifacts. 801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602 At the turn of the 20th century, Tampa's Ybor City was known as the 'Cigar Capital of the World' – workers at more than 200 cigar factories rolled more than 1 million cigars daily by 1910. Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is the only remaining cigar factory still making cigars in Tampa and in all of the U.S. Smokers and non-smokers will enjoy a tour of the factory, from learning about the industry's local history and how tobacco leaves are prepped, to watching cigars being made first-hand. 2701 N 16th St, Tampa, FL 33605 Built nearly 100 years ago, the Tampa Theatre is as much a work of art as the films that are shown and performances that take the stage. Through his elaborate design, theater architect John Eberson installed a 'night sky' with twinkling 'stars' over a style that evokes a moonlit courtyard complete with tile roofs and statues. Every seat in the house is a good one; be sure to arrive early to hear the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ play before the movie begins. 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 With average daytime high temperatures of 72 degrees in the winter and 91 degrees in the winter, anytime is a good time to get outside in Tampa. Meander along the 2.6-mile Tampa Riverwalk that runs along the Hillsborough River through downtown Tampa. Beginning at Sparkman Wharf, a dining destination near The Florida Aquarium, the Riverwalk passes the Tampa Bay History Center, Amalie Arena, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and its museums, and Water Works Park before ending at Armature Works, a thriving food hall that's popular with both visitors and locals. Downtown Tampa, FL Another place to get outside and enjoy the Florida sunshine is Bayshore Boulevard, one of the longest continuous sidewalks in the U.S. at 4.5 miles. Skirting Tampa Bay, Bayshore begins at the edge of downtown Tampa and runs south to Gandy Boulevard. Along the way, marvel at some of the city's most impressive homes and spot dolphins, manatees, and even sting rays in the water below. South of Downtown Tampa, FL For a different perspective, get out on the water to cruise around Tampa Bay at your pace on an electric boat, no experience necessary! Bring your own food and drinks and take in the sites. near the Sail Plaza, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 Head to Amalie Arena to watch the three-time Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning take on their opponents on home ice. The National Hockey League season typically runs early October through mid-April, so there are plenty of opportunities to watch the Bolts play. 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa Bay Sun FC, Tampa's first women's professional soccer team, took to the pitch in August 2024 as one of the inaugural teams of the USL Super League. The team plays its matches at a waterfront stadium overlooking downtown Tampa; the spring season runs from early February through late May. 1701 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607 Super Bowl LV champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit the gridiron at Raymond James Stadium, where the star off-the-field is the pirate ship. Be ready for the firing of the cannons each time the Bucs score. The National Football League's pre-season begins in early August, with the regular season starting in early September and running through early January. 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607 If independent shops and boutiques are more your speed, Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood is filled with treasures waiting to be discovered. Pop into The Disco Dolls Studio for sustainable vintage and original clothing, jewelry, art, and more; Microgroove for new and used vinyl; and Health Mutt for something for your four-legged friends, to name just a few spots. Seminole Heights is about three miles north of downtown Tampa Designers like Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, and Lily Pulitzer are found alongside department stores like Dillard's, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom at International Plaza. The mall also boasts an impressive assortment of stand-alone restaurants and a food court for a quicker bite so you can make a day of it. 2223 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 Find a European vibe in Hyde Park Village, about two miles south of downtown Tampa, off Bayshore Boulevard. In addition to a few national brands you'll recognize, like Anthropologie and Lululemon, you'll find tantalizing independent shops, boutiques, and restaurants that will tempt your wallet. 1602 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Cheers went up when St. Pete's popular Trip's Diner opened a restaurant on this side of the bay in Tampa's Seminole Heights. Breakfast favorites at this local spot include the Breakfast Cuban with scrambled eggs, Loaded Grits with cheddar, bacon, and scallions, and a Hubcake, a pancake the size of a hubcap. Trip's is worth getting up early—it's first-come, first-seated, and there's usually a wait on weekends. 6416 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 If you're one to linger over a cup of coffee or tea, make reservations for breakfast or weekend brunch in the sun-lit conservatory at Oxford Exchange. Nibble on Avocado Toast, Breakfast Tacos, or a Salmon Benedict while you plan out the rest of your day. 420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 Grab a bite from Gulf Coast Sandwich House to enjoy wherever you find yourself in Tampa around lunchtime. It's DIY-style at this sourdough bakery, from the type of bread (don't overlook the turmeric & black pepper) to the fillings, including meatball and Italian, and even vegetarian options. Be sure to grab a cinnamon roll for dessert. 6703 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 You can never go wrong with a Half and Half Combo for lunch at Columbia Restaurant: a choice of two or a half of a Cuban sandwich, a half-order of Columbia's Original '1905' Salad, or a cup of soup (black bean, Spanish bean, or gazpacho). The oldest restaurant in Florida, this Ybor City institution has been serving its Spanish-Cuban cuisine since 1905. 2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 Related: Where To Find Florida's Best Cuban Sandwiches Long before Tampa's dining scene evolved into what it is today, the team at Rooster & The Till took a chance with an adventurous, ever-changing menu that appeals to diners with discerning palates yet is still approachable. Fast-forward a little more than a decade, and the restaurant's shareable plates and entrée-sized dishes have garnered the attention of Michelin. 6500 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 Another of Tampa's dining institutions is Bern's Steak House, a must-visit since its opening in 1956. This classic steakhouse's prime steaks are cut to order and dry-aged in-house for five to eight weeks. The steaks, along with an impressive selection of caviar, seafood dishes and tempting desserts in the famous Dessert Room (separate reservations) are complimented by one of the world's largest wine collections. 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 History and architecture buffs will delight in staying at one of two historical properties in downtown Tampa: Le Méridien Tampa and Hotel Flor. The 130 guestrooms in Le Méridien Tampa, housed in a century-old Federal Court House, once served as judges' chambers and courtroom offices. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Flor opened in 1927 and was Florida's first skyscraper. The hotel recently underwent extensive renovations in its 210 guestrooms, suites, and public spaces. 601 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 905 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 The European vibes in Hyde Park Village flow into the neighborhood's only hotel, Palihouse Hyde Park Village. The 36-suite boutique hotel feels more like a home where guests are invited to, well, make themselves at home. After a day of exploring, take a seat in The Lobby Bar to unwind a bit before heading out to dinner. 1509 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Ybor City may be a historic district of Tampa, but it's alive and buzzing with energy. For a stay in the middle of the action, make reservations at Hotel Haya, where the area's rich history and contemporary design blend to create a memorable stay. Stay in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or venture out – the flavors of Ybor await right outside the door. 1412 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 Read the original article on Southern Living
