COUPLES GETAWAY
THREE DAYS IN TAMPA
Welcome to Tampa Bay! In this document, you will find the plan for your visit to Florida’s fastest-growing tourism destination.
DAY 1
~30 minutes
BREAKFAST AT Sesame
📍 : 705 S Oregon Ave
Sesame is a cozy bagel shop in Hyde Park Village, offering a variety of freshly baked bagels and delicious sandwiches. With its relaxed atmosphere and a menu that spans from breakfast to lunch, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy some tasty food. Whether you’re craving a savory breakfast sandwich or something light for lunch, Sesame has a range of options that are perfect for any time of day.
~1.5 hours
Urban Kai
Located in downtown Tampa, Urban Kai is the one-stop-shop for all your stand up paddleboarding needs. Let the crew of friendly, and knowledgeable, staff at Urban Kai provide you with an unforgettable experience. From amazing sunsets to dolphin sightings, this unique experience allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Tampa Bay has to offer.
~ 2 hours
Lunch at Armature Works
Housed in a carefully restored former trolley barn, Heights Public Market brings together more than a dozen local restaurants in a carefully curated waterfront food hall. Get your favorite and take it to go for al fresco dining by the sparkling Hillsborough River. After, rent a paddleboard or hop the Pirate Water Taxi for a trip into downtown. Armature Works is a key component of the rebirth of Tampa Heights, the historic neighborhood that surrounds it.
~ 1 hour
Ulele Springs Brewery
Stop by for a post lunch brew. Unlike its counterparts, Ulele restaurant’s in-house Ulele Spring Brewery keeps all its product close to home. You won’t find Rusty’s Red Ale or their popular Wedding Beer on someone else’s tap.
~ 2 hour
Pirate Water Taxi
📍 : Stops all along the Riverwalk
Hopping on the Pirate Water Taxi is a perfect way to enjoy a refreshing drink while cruising along the scenic Hillsborough River. As you sip, you'll take in stunning views of downtown Tampa's skyline. It's a relaxing and fun way to experience the city's waterfront charm.
~ 2 hours
Six - JW MARRIOTT
SIX is Water Street's airy and elevated bistro located on the sixth floor of JW Marriott Tampa. With sights to savor, the indoor-outdoor space offers spectacular views of Tampa Bay. SIX is designed to showcase the best of what Tampa has to offer from an all-season oasis to local flavors celebrating Florida's roots and rich culinary diversity.
DAY 2
~ 1.5 hours
Breakfast at Oxford Exchange
📍 : 420 West Kennedy Boulevard
Stylish and sophisticated, Oxford Exchange is housed in a historic building near the University of Tampa. In the years since it opened, the combination of restaurant, coffee bar, bookstore and home décor shop has become a popular place for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
~ 4 hours
Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay combines an African wildlife preserve and breeding program and a theme park filled with pulse-pounding roller coasters. Busch Gardens’ newest addition, Phoenix Rising, a suspended roller coaster ride with tons of twists and turns. Don’t forget to check out the Animal Encounters including the Serengeti Safari® where you have the opportunity to feed giraffes!
~ 2 hours
Columbia Restaurant
Florida’s oldest restaurant fills an entire block in the heart by Ybor City, Tampa Bay’s historic Latin Quarter. Since 1905, the Gonzmart family has operated the restaurant, expanding it over the years from a bar and sandwich shop to more than 1,700 seats. Six nights a week, the restaurant features Flamenco dancing – check out the website to see times.
~ 1.5 hours
Flor Fina
📍 : 1412 E 7th Ave
A welcoming escape in Hotel Haya, Flor Fina is crowned by the warming glow of the bar’s golden-hued ceiling, ample spaces to lounge, and an expansive array of cocktails crafted to inspire long, rum-soaked conversations.
DAY 3
~ 1 hour
Driftlight
📍 : 510 Water St.
With modern decor and floor to ceiling windows, guests and visitors will feel the energy of the Water Street neighborhood. The breakfast menu offers an abundance of sweet and savory options with fresh, local ingredients that are sure to accommodate any palate.
~ 2 hours
Empower Adventures
Empower Zip Lines on Tampa Bay are Trip Advisor 5-Star rated. This unforgettable 2.5-hour zip line adventure includes 5 zip-lines, numerous aerial adventure challenges, a 200' suspension bridge crossing and wide open water views across Tampa Bay.
~ 2 hours
Whiskey Joe's
📍 : 7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway
Casual beach-front dining and event restaurant located directly on Tampa Bay. Outside seating on our deck and on the white sand under our new tiki bar. Live music on the beach nightly. Come to Whiskey Joe's to experience the Caribbean right here in Tampa.
~ 1 hour
Tampa Museum of Art
There is no better view of downtown than from the covered plaza in front of the Tampa Museum of Art. Sono Café’s thoroughly modern menu includes many vegetarian options in a setting that inspires, both inside and outside. The museum houses a collection ranging from ancient Greek and Roman to Pop Art legend Roy Lichtenstein. It also hosts many traveling exhibits, recently covering the works of Christo, Andy Warhol, and Normal Rockwell. At night, the museum becomes a work of art itself when its façade comes to life with thousands of shifting colors in Leo Villareal’s “Sky (Tampa).”
~ 1 hour
Sail Plaza
The Sail on the Riverwalk is Tampa’s only 360 degree open air waterfront bar. This an urban oasis serves mouthwatering food & ice-cold drinks with spectacular water views. Come on foot, by car or even by boat.
~ 2 hours
Yacht Starship Dinner Cruise
Set sail on Yacht StarShip with the ultimate dining cruise and cocktail adventure on the waterways of Tampa Bay. Take in spectacular views of Downtown Tampa while enjoying a Free at Sea complimentary open bar*. It’s time to escape and relax with the best views of Tampa, dinner aboard America’s first 3-Diamond rated dining yacht, dancing on the top deck, and an open bar that’s free at sea!
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