Things to Do Attractions
BOATING/FISHING CAPTAIN MEMO’S ORIGINAL PIRATE CRUISE – NP 25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #3 • Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 446-2587 •
www.captainmemo.com
Young or old, Captain Memo’s has something for everyone. Cruise away into the fantasy world of swashbucklers aboard “The Pirate’s Ransom.” Quench your thirst with our free soft drinks, beer or wine.
GONE FISHING CHARTERS – NP 297 Bayshore Dr. • Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 421-5291 •
www.Tampa-Fishing-Charter.com
Gone Fishing Charters specializes in flats and near shore light tackle fishing. You’ll fish out of a 2005 Sheaffer Sportfisherman 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.
STARLITE CRUISES – SP 25 Causeway Blvd. • Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 462-2628 •
www.starlitecruises.com
Enjoy lunch and dinner dance cruises that offer the best waterfront views of coastal Florida, and a tantalizing selection of entrees from a full menu. Enjoy gorgeous views while cruising aboard the StarLite Princess Riverboat or the StarLite Majesty Dining Yacht. Available for public or private cruises from Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and other local ports.
STARSHIP BLUE – DT 603 Channelside Dr. • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 223-7999 •
www.yachtstarship.com
StarShip Blue, a twenty passenger yacht, is a traditional 43-foot Viking Motor Yacht, featuring rich wood interi- ors, expansive windows, ample exterior deck space for sunbathing, and a canopy-covered dining area. StarShip Blue is the perfect setting for: small corporate events, small weddings, rehearsal parties, wedding showers, and much more. StarShip Blue joins Yacht StarShip II, Tampa Bay’s premier dining yacht, with cruises leaving daily from Downtown Tampa.
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 SAILING TOURS – DT 333 S Franklin St. • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 532-9530 •
www.tampabaysailingtours.com
Tampa Bay Sailing Tours provides downtown Tampa with a unique private sailing experience. We provide custom, intimate excursions on Tampa Bay aboard a comfortable, fun, and stable sailing catamaran. We’re all about our guests’ enjoyment and client entertainment.
YACHT STARSHIP – DT 603 Channelside Dr. • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 223-7999 •
www.yachtstarship.com
Yacht StarShip II is a 150 passenger luxury yacht docked in downtown Tampa. With stunning views from the water and our award winning cuisine, an event on Yacht StarShip II is set to impress. Available for public or private cruises from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and other local ports.
BOTANICAL GARDENS
BOK TOWER GARDENS - R 1151 Tower Blvd • Lake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 676-1408 •
www.boktowergardens.org
Experience one of America’s finest gardens and nature preserve surrounding a 205-foot sculpted marble carillon tower with daily concerts and Mediterranean style man- sion. National Historic Landmark. Cafe and gift shop.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
BOTANICAL GARDENS – BG 12210 USF Pine Dr. • Tampa, FL 33620 (813) 974-2329 •
www.cas.usf.edu/garden
The USF Botanical Gardens offers 10 acres of landscape displays and collections, a plant shop, and bookstore. Enjoy orchids, begonias, palms, tropicals, carnivorous plants, birds, butterflies, and more.
CANOEING/KAYAKING
ALLIGATOR BOB’S ECOTOURS – NE P.O. Box 522 • Thonotosassa, FL 33592 (813) 986-3008 •
www.gatorbob.com/ecotours
Take interpretive walks in Florida’s Pristine coastal and freshwater wetlands, hardwood hammocks and flat pinewood forest. Located on private and public conservation lands where opportunities abound to observe many rare and beautiful plants, birds and the diverse wildlife that it supports. Paddle nearby river systems to see alligators, otters, turtles and many of Florida’s wading and shoreline birds in their natural habitat.
CANOE ESCAPE – NE 9335 E Fowler Ave. • Tampa, FL 33592 (813) 986-2067 •
www.canoeescape.com
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.
CHANNELSIDE WATERSPORTS – BOAT, JET SKI
& KAYAK RENTALS – DT 1910 N Ola Ave. • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 226-2628 •
www.tampawatersports.com
Perfect for sunsets, island hopping, fishing or just soaking in the sun. Whether you prefer the excitement of a jet ski or the relaxation with a family pontoon boat, we’ve got the watercraft for you. Jet ski, boats, kayaks and canoe rentals located in downtown Tampa. Open seven days a week.
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
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
CINEBISTRO AT HYDE PARK – ST 1609 W Swann Ave. • Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 514-8310 •
www.cobbcinebistro.com
CineBistro offers guests 21 years of age and older a luxurious movie and dining experience. First run and independent films, a chef created menu, extensive wine list and full bar are provided for our guests in a warm and friendly environment. CineBistro also offers special event and meeting planning.
TAMPA IMPROV COMEDY THEATER
& RESTAURANT – YC 1600 E 8th Ave., Suite C 112 • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 864-4000 •
www.improvtampa.com
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 GameWorks 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.
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