Things To Do

Armature Works

If you are traveling into Tampa, you have to check out Armature Works. Samuel and I are HUGE foodies and that's what Armature Works is for, since it is a food hall. They have so many great options, and I definitely recommend Kipos.

Hyde Park Village

My favorite place in Tampa? Hyde Park Village HANDS DOWN! This is a shopping district with great stores and delicious food. Bar Taco is so yummy and we both have been wanting to try Timpanos (you will have to ask his groomsman, Christian, about it because it is one of his favorite restaurants).

St. Pete Beach

We went here for Samantha's 25th birthday and enjoyed the beach and ate some really good french food at Marque Cafe. If you are looking for a good beach day, St Petersburg has great ones! I also recommend walking around downtown St Pete and eating pizza and marinated olives at Bavaro's... so good.

Disney Springs

While the OBVIOUS choice for things to do in Orlando is to check out the theme parks (I am a universal girl myself), a cheaper route may be checking out Disney Springs. Another great shopping and dining area, Samuel and I saw NEEDTOBREATHE here with my maid of honor, Mary Ann and her husband. Check out what events they may be having this weekend.

Crystal River Mini Golf

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

We went here on our third date and had so much fun! It is a small zoo in town where you can see native animals to the area and an OLD hippo named Lucifer. You can pay a little more to take a boat ride over.

Hunter Springs Park

Hunter Springs is a great spring to go relax, swim, and launch out of. There is a small beach area that you can lounge at and is right in the heart of downtown Crystal River, so it is great for walking around after dinner. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Vessel launch is also $5 per vessel.

Three Sisters Springs

Three Sister Springs is probably our biggest attraction here, and November is the perfect time to go. You can buy tickets to use the board walk and explore the springs (which is absolutely beautiful), but there is no swimming access here. To swim, you can kayak/paddle in from Hunter Springs or Kings Bay. There are many rental companies around town and different manatee tours you could take as well.

Places to Eat

Here are some great local restaurants in town that we LOVE and are wanting to try: Bayside Kraft Kitchen Kelly's Half Shell Pub Los Magueyes Oscar Penn's Seafood Seller & Cafe St. John's Tavern Vintage on 5th Waterfront Social