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Things to Do Attractions


CANOE ESCAPE – NE 9335 E Fowler Ave. • Tampa, FL 33592 (813) 986-2067 • www.canoeescape.com


Prices starting at $45 per canoe (includes two adults and two children 11 and under). Open daily. Closed Thanksgiv- ing, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.


STAY 2 HOURS TO A FULL DAY


Explore the Hillsborough River through a 16,000-acre wilderness park and discover the natural Florida. See birds, turtles and ‘gators on a two-hour to full-day downstream paddling adventure with family, friends, or business associates.


CASINOS/RACING


SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO – TAMPA – ET 5223 N Orient Rd. • Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 627-7625 • www.seminolehardrocktampa.com


Enjoy a 24/7 casino with 3,300 gaming machines, 50 poker tables, 250 hotel rooms, spa and fitness center, tropical pool area with outdoor recreation, a Hard Rock store, six restaurants, multiple bars and nightclub.


TAMPA BAY DOWNS – NW 11225 Race Track Rd. • Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 855-4401 • www.tampabaydowns.com


Grandstand $2 for weekend racing and free on weekday racing; Clubhouse $3. Open daily at 11am.


STAY 4 HOURS FOR LIVE RACING


Tampa Bay Downs has long been famous as the only thoroughbred racetrack on Florida’s West Coast and hosts live racing December-May. The facility is open year-round for simulcast wagering and poker in the Silks Poker Room.


COMEDY CLUBS/DINNER THEATRES


TAMPA IMPROV COMEDY THEATER & RESTAURANT – YC 1600 E 8th Ave., Suite C 112 • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 864-4000 • www.improvtampa.com


Ticket Booth: Monday-Tuesday 10am-5pm; Wednesday- Thursday 10am-8:30pm; Friday 10am-11pm; Saturday 11am-10:30pm; Sunday 1pm-7:30pm. Showtimes: Monday-Tuesday (no shows); Wednesday-Thursday 8pm; Friday 8pm and 10:30pm; Saturday 7:30pm and 10pm; Sunday 7pm.


STAY 1.5 HOURS


Comedy theater and restaurant with balcony seating available. Entertainment and restaurant venue. Meeting space and private party bookings available.


ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES


CENTRO YBOR – YC 1600 E 8th Ave. Suite A-106 • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 242-4660 • www.centroybor.com


Centro YBOR, located in historic Ybor City, Where Entertain- ment Happens! Featuring the 20-screen Muvico Theater, The Tampa Improv, and GameTime Entertainment Center. The Center has 10 restaurants/bars with a wide range of offerings from fine dining to a brew pub, all available while shopping at an exciting mix of retail stores.


CHANNELSIDE BAY PLAZA – DT 615 Channelside Dr., Suite 117 • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 223-4250 • www.channelsidebayplaza.com


Channelside Bay Plaza features a unique mix of retail, dining and entertainment. From fine dining to fast dancing, movies to margaritas, wonderful shopping and more, Channelside Bay Plaza has it all.


INTERNATIONAL PLAZA & BAY STREET – WS 2223 N Westshore Blvd., Suite 2000 • Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 342-3790 • www.shopinternationalplaza.com


Open Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-6pm; Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday. Department stores and restaurant hours vary.


200 stores and 16 sit-down restaurants. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Apple, Crate & Barrel, The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille and Renaissance Tampa Hotel with courtesy airport shuttle. Adjacent to Tampa International Airport.


THE PIER – SP 800 2nd Ave. NE, Suite 3002 St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3503 (727) 821-6443 • www.stpetepier.com


Open Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm; Friday-Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 11am-7pm. Restaurant and outdoor attraction hours vary.


STAY 3-4 HOURS


Visit one of the area’s most recognized waterfront landmarks. Explore The Pier Aquarium. Discover unique gifts and souvenirs at specialty shops. Delight in four sit-down waterfront restaurants and the food court. Experience outdoor adventure including sailing, fishing, dolphin sightings, bike rentals and pelican feeding. Open 365 days. Family-friendly events. 2nd Ave and Bayshore Dr. Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront.


FISHING/BOAT CHARTERS


BUENO FISHING – ST 5010 San Miguel • Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 748-9321 • www.buenofishing.com


Utilizing the number one asset we have in Tampa Bay – the water! I specialize in custom fishing charters, excursions, and entertaining business clients, tourists, and long-term residents on the water. Call me to experience the true beauty of Florida.


GONE FISHING CHARTERS – NP 297 Bayshore Dr. • Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 421-5291 • www.Tampa Fishing Charter.com


Four, six, and eight hour trips are available. Cost for two anglers is $425, $500 and $575 respectively. Add $25 for each additional angler. Six anglers maximum. Open Monday-Sunday from 7am to 6pm.


STAY 6 HOURS


Gone Fishing Charters specializes in flats and near shore light tackle fishing. You’ll fish out of a 2005 Sheaffer Sport- fisherman and use only highest quality tackle. Depending on the time of year, targeted species might include redfish, snook, trout, tarpon, kingfish, grouper and snapper.


GUS’ CRABBY ADVENTURES – BR 3031 SW Manatee Ave. • Ruskin, FL 33570 (813) 645 6578 • www.crabbyadventures.com


Be a crew mate on Captain Gus’ commercial crab boat. A once-in-a-lifetime eco-experience. Mates learn to pull and bait crab traps. Clean, steam and EAT catch of stone crabs and blue crabs on Tampa Bay.


MEETINGS AFLOAT! EXECUTIVE YACHT


CHARTERS– SP 16007 Gulf Blvd. • Redington Beach, FL 33708 (727) 394-8978 • www.meetings-afloat.com


When it comes to entertaining customers, employees or vendors, few experiences are as memorable and pleasurable as a yacht cruise. Meetings Afloat!, a Tampa Bay executive yacht charter service, specializes in provid- ing “on-the-water” meeting/hospitality venues for local and visiting business executives, association members staff and non profit management leadership. Our yacht accommodates up to 12 persons (underway) for small meetings, corporate entertaining, and conference/trade show support. Dockside charters also available. Hourly, 1/2 day and daily rates available.


TAMPA BAY INSHORE CHARTERS – R 1119 Baillies Bluff Rd. • Holiday, FL 34691 (813) 760-6735 • www.TampaBayInshore.com


Private, all-inclusive inshore fishing charters. All equip- ment, bait, and licenses provided. Full and half-day trips. Night trips also available. We fish Tampa Bay to Tarpon Springs.


TAMPA BAY YACHT CHARTERS – BR 822 Golf Island Dr. • Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (813) 263-9341


Luxury sailing charters, fishing charters and sightseeing tours, servicing the downtown Tampa area and southern Tampa Bay.


TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO – CT 1101 W Sligh Ave. • Tampa, FL 33604 (813) 935-8552 • www.lowryparkzoo.com


Adults $20.95; Seniors (60+) $18.95; Children ages 3-11 $15.96; Free for children two and under. Parking is free. Open seven days a week from 9:30am-5pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..


STAY 4-5 HOURS


Enhance your visit to the number one zoo in the USA, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, by cruising on the River Odyssey Eco-tour, a relaxing journey up the Hillsborough River. Learn about the wildlife often found at the river’s edge. Tickets at Zoo.


FLEA MARKETS


BIG TOP FLEA MARKET – NE 9250 E Fowler Ave. • Thonotosassa, FL 33592 (813) 986-4004 • www.bigtopfleamarket.com


Voted Tampa Bay’s “Best Flea Market!” Come browse over 1,100 covered, bargain-filled booths with new and used merchandise, clothes, electronics, fresh produce, antiques and much more. There’s something for everyone, including live entertainment, holiday specials and award-winning food! Take I-75 N to Exit 265 and proceed E on Fowler Ave. Open every Saturday-Sunday from 9am-4:30pm.


GAME ROOMS/ACTIVITY CENTERS


GAMETIME – YC 1600 E 8th Ave., Suite A147 • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 241-9675 • www.gametimeplayers.com


GameTime is a total entertainment experience where guests can eat, play and socialize all under one roof. We have a full-service restaurant, two full-service bars and over 180 games, attractions and simulators.


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