ONE-DAY TRIP
COUPLES DAY OUT
Welcome to Tampa Bay! In this document, you will find the plan for your visit to Florida’s fastest-growing tourism destination.
Welcome to Tampa Bay! In this document, you will find the plan for your visit to Florida’s fastest-growing tourism destination.
📍 : 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.
📍 : 305 E Polk St.
A hidden gem right around the corner from the Tampa Theatre, Supernatural features some amazing breakfast sandwiches and the best sourdough donuts you've ever had. Grab a table outside the shop or walk a few minutes to Curtis Hixon to enjoy your breakfast on the water.
Rooted in a greek foundation, influenced by the world, psomi is focused on creating delicious food + drinks with the freshest ingredients, traditional values, and friendly service.
📍 : 1633 W Snow Ave.
Hyde Park, a neighborhood of walkable, tree-covered streets known for its meticulously preserved Arts-and-Crafts bungalows dating from the 1920s. Hyde Park Village is an open-air shopping district within the neighborhood with great mural photo opportunities!
The Candle Pour is a custom candle-making experience that allows you to create your own candle from your choice of over 100 different fragrance oils. The process in our shop only takes about 45 minutes for all products. Once your candle is poured, it will need to set for 2 hours before it is ready to go home (most of our flameless options can be taken with you immediately). Hyde Park provides several great options for shopping, restaurant, theatre & fitness to fill your time while you wait. **Candles need a minimum of 2 hours to set, don’t forget to leave time to pick it up.
📍 : 1633 W Snow Ave.
Since you'll already be in Hyde Park Village waiting for your custom candles to finish, Forbici will be a perfect way to chow down and kill some time. Their menu consists of some amazing salads, house-made pastas, and modern Italian pizza.
Ulele features indigenous Florida-inspired dishes, a stunning view of the Riverwalk, and its own on-site brewery piped straight to the taps. It's a must-see, but you might want reservations if you're going on the weekend.
📍 : 400 N Ashley Dr.
Right up the stairs from Curtis Hixon Park (inside the big cylindrical Sykes building) is a fine-dining establishment known for their steaks. But don't be fooled, they have a large selection of salads, burgers, and other delicious entrees that'll satisfy any hunger.
The Tampa Riverwalk runs for 2.6 miles (4 km) along the Hillsborough River and Garrison Channel, linking downtown’s favorite attractions like gems on a string. Riverwalk visitors can drink alcohol as they stroll, as long as they buy it from the eight approved vendors along the way and carry it in specially designated cups. At night, the Riverwalk’s canopies are lighted along with the bridges that cross the river.
📍 : 777 N Ashley Dr Suite D-2
Peterbrooke Chocolatier Tampa Downtown offers delightful hand-made chocolate bar classes, perfect for couples or groups looking to indulge in a sweet experience. They also provide custom options to tailor the experience to your preferences, making it a fun and personalized outing. Just be sure to call ahead to learn more and secure your spot for this delicious adventure: 813-585-1703.
Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist.
📍 : 1607 N 22nd St.
In the words of owner and local Tampa champion Richard Gonzmart: "Housed In A Former 1925 Ybor City Macaroni Factory, Casa Santo Stefano Pays Fond Tribute To The Sicilian Food I Ate Every Sunday With My Best Friend Vincent Palori."
With 300 bourbons, 40 wines by the glass, 60 cheeses and a variety of charcuteries, Haven is a warm and welcoming home away from home.
Cheeseology is your go-to destination for artisanal cheese-making experiences. As a locally owned workshop, they specialize in offering a diverse range of cheese-making classes. Their venue features a cozy lounge area where you can unwind with a glass of wine or beer. And don't miss their retail section, stocked with meats, cheeses, and gourmet treats—perfect for crafting your own charcuterie board!
📍 : 300 E Madison St #301, Tampa
The Great Escape Room was one of the originators of the Escape Room craze that swept the country. Opened in 2015 as a family venture, they created a new genre of entertainment that set the framework for thousands of innovative and creative artists to follow. The Great Escape Room is a real-life room escape game based on popular computer and mobile phone games. After entering a room with your team, the door is closed and you have entered into a new and immersive reality.