Thinking of relocating to Tampa or new to the Tampa Bay area? Are you looking for things to do or new places to try? Here are some of Tampa Bay’s hotspots!
Bars, Breweries and Nightlife
Nightlife: Tampa Bay is always a blast! If you’re into the nightlife scene, definitely check out Tangra in Ybor. They have 3 levels each with different music and a different vibe. If you’re into a more beach vibe stop by WTR Tampa or Sheppard’s this summer for some beach/summer bar party vibes. Hyde Park, SoHo, Channel Side, Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island, St Petersburg.
Breweries: Tampa has a wide variety of breweries here to explore! LBC or Local Brewing Company, Voodoo Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing,3 Daughters Brewing Company, 81Bay Brewing Company.
Place to eat
Dinner: Berns Steakhouse is Tampa Bay’s famous steakhouse! You can also stop by Ulele which is a local spot in Tampa near Armature Works, Red Mesa is popular among locals and tourists because of the delicious latin flavors, HEW parlor and chop house in Dunedin is a great local spot to go for the great view, atmosphere and food!
Brunches: Check out Datz Brunch is served Saturday 8:30 am – 3 pm and Sunday 8:30 am – 9 pm. So, you don’t have to be an early riser to catch these brunch specials.
Maybe you’re interested in brunch while you can sit and view the water, how about checking out Rusty Pelican right off the Courtney Campbell brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am – 2 pm. In the mood for an upscale brunch? Check out the Meat Market, brunch goes from 11 am – 3:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday!
Local places to explore and go shopping
Stop by the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs! There are lots of shops and a good local atmosphere!
You can also stop by the Village of Arts in Bradenton! They have local coffee shops, stores and more and they sell art from the local artists in the area!
The Tampa Bay area has two Outlet shopping centers. One is in Lutz called Tampa Premium Outlets and one in Sarasota called Ellenton Premium Outlets.
Tampa is also a great place for families to enjoy! There is so much to do here from the beaches to the museums downtown! Your family will love seeing all the animals at the Zoo or one of the aquariums here! There is a water park for the family during the summer and plenty of theme parks for year-round enjoyment! Busch Gardens, Dinosaur world, LegoLand and we aren’t too far from Disney and Universal studios. If the kids love sports, we have 3 professional teams here to see play live! The Tampa Bay Lightning for hockey, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for football and the Tampa Bay Rays for baseball!