Things To Do
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
March 2-5, 2023: "One of the premier events in St. Pete/Clearwater, the Firestone Grand Prix races through the streets of downtown St. Pete as IndyCar's season opening event."
Downtown St. Petersburg
The hotspot to go out for brunch or a night out. Fabulous views of the marinas, St. Pete Vinoy, some sports arenas, and historical buildings. Will likely be visited by the wedding party during the weekend!
St. Pete Pier™
A true work of art, the St. Pete Pier has been providing spectacular views of Tampa Bay since its opening in 2020.
Raymond James Stadium
Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this was the site of the 2021 Super Bowl LV where the Bucs made history being the first NFL team to play at home in the Super Bowl and won!
Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore Boulevard holds the title for "longest continuous sidewalk in the world" at 4.5 miles. This is the iconic scenery that showcases some of the bougie real estate known to South Tampa. With views that overlook the Hillsborough River and Downtown Tampa, you can also occasionally catch dolphin sightings! Bayshore Boulevard also hosts the annual Gasparilla Parade. For those of you that don't know, this is Tampa's very own holiday where we celebrate Jose Gaspar's infamous pirate invasion! Half on land, half on water, this parade is the 3rd largest in the US. For most of the year, you can spot an actual pirate ship at the north end of Bayshore. Fun Fact #1: The Buccaneers Super Bowl Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River was where Tom Brady's infamous toss of the Lombardi Trophy to another boat happened! Fun Fact #2: After a large storm, Bayshore usually gets flooded to the point where you'll find many residents kayaking or paddle-boarding on the road the next day.
Hyde Park Village
"An outdoor destination full of local favorites and stylish experiences in the heart of historic Tampa. A modern oasis for discerning shoppers, travelers and Tampa residents looking for the very best. Here, you’ll find six city blocks of beloved local shops, restaurants and indie brands, as well as the top names in fashion and fitness known around the world."
Big Cat Rescue
If you've watched Netflix's Tiger King, you're likely already familiar with this sanctuary for exotic cats, the stomping grounds of Joe Exotic & Carole Baskin. Pay a visit to this attraction and you'll meet the "Florida Man".
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Family-friendly African-inspired theme park for record-breaking roller coasters, safari tours, and more exotic animals.
Amalie Arena
Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Stanley Cup Champions of 2004, 2020, and 2021! There's a good chance you'll catch a home game while you're here.
Tropicana Field
Home of the Tampa Bay Rays! ...I really don't know much about baseball to tell you more about it ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯
Pier 60
THE touristy destination for all of your beachy fixes. Pier 60 is lined with artisan small businesses and occasionally nighttime performers, such as contortionists and acrobats! (Beware: This is the first weekend of spring break!)
Ballast Point Park
Adorable, underrated, low-key pier and park with a seafood restaurant and ice cream shop, perfect for a hot & sunny day. Decent fishing if you know what you're doing. Also where we had our first date!
St. Pete Beach
Really anywhere along this coast you can find world-renown white-sand beaches and beautiful sunsets.
Midtown Tampa
Tampa's fresh, new urban district featuring laid-back eateries, a rooftop bar, and good vibes.
Sparkman Wharf
Riverside venue with shipping containers turned into food trucks. Grab a drink from the biergarten, sit back, and enjoy some live music or a Lightning game on the jumbo screen!
Armature Works
Industrial-themed food hall featuring an endless variety of cuisines. Also be sure to find your way up to the rooftop bar!