We love spending time on Tampa River Walk and is actually where we got engaged! There are plenty of restaurants, bars, museums, and parks along the way. At the north end is Armature Works which has both casual and sit-down options for dinner. You can also walk the River Walk along to the east end where you will find Water Street, the Tampa Bay History Center, the Aquarium, and Sparkman Wharf.
We had our first date in Hyde Park! There is a Buddy Brew if you're looking for coffee, Hyppo Pops if you're looking for a sweet treat, and plenty of restaurants and shops for a fun day.
A quick Uber or trolley trip from downtown is Ybor City. There are plenty of things to do in Ybor no matter the time of day. We love the Saturday Morning Market, grabbing a bite at Tampa Bay Brewing Company or at any of the other great options in Ybor.