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Things To Do

Hyde Park Village

1602 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

This is a great place to walk-around, with several restaurants and shopping.

Sparkman Wharf

615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602

Modern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants & shops, a beer garden & street-food stands.

Armature Works

1910 North Ola Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

This is an upscale food-court, with bars and lounges that is connected to the Tampa Riverwalk. This area is tough to beat in the evening during the winter, many walks with Chip have been had here.

Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa, FL 33602

2.6 mile-long path along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. It's a great place to walk during the day and evening. On one end you'll find Armature Works, on the other end, you'll be in Channelside/Sparkman's Wharf, with lots of restaurant and bar options.

Cruisin' Tikis

1710 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

A floating tiki bar that cruises along the Riverwalk and Hillsborough River. Picture a thatched-roof tiki boat with coolers, music, and a licensed captain—perfect for relaxing on the water while taking in the downtown skyline. BYOB. A very Florida-touristic activity.

Paramount Water Sports & Jet Ski Rental

601 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602

For guests looking for a classic Florida water activity, Paramount Water Sports offers guided jet ski rides around Tampa Bay. Cruise along the waterfront, enjoy views of the downtown skyline and Bayshore, and take in the city from the water. Rides typically last around 60–90 minutes, and guided tours make it easy for anyone to join in and enjoy a safe, scenic adventure. Pricing starts around $110 per person for an hour-long ride, making it a fun and flexible option for exploring Tampa from the bay.

Henry B. Plant Museum

401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606

This is located on the University of Tampa, where Taylor and Chad both attended college. It's also immediately across the street from Oxford Exchange. The building has the iconic minarets which can be seen from the riverwalk.

Bayshore Boulevard

Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606

A must if you are visiting. This is a 4.5-mile long waterfront sidewalk with stunning views of the bay, and is the longest continuous sidewalk in the US. You don't have to walk all of it lol.

Rocca

323 West Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

This is our favorite restaurant in Tampa, and is where our great friend, Brennen, also bartends.

Bern's Park

1400 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

This is where Chad proposed to Taylor on a park bench.

Streetlight Taco

4004 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33629

Great tacos and tequila, a sister-restaurant to Rocca.

Buddy Brew Coffee

2020 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606

Our go-to coffee shop when Aspen is working lol

Forbici Modern Italian

1633 West Snow Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

Taylor and Aspen's go-to happy hour spot. They have great pizza.

Chocolate Pi

5207 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603

This is our friend Kim's bakery, and also where our wedding cake will be from.

Wright's Gourmet House

1200 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33629

Fans line up at the counter for classic and creative sandwiches, salads, & desserts in this long-running cafe. It provides an old school, diner-type feeling.

4 Rivers Smokehouse

623 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609

Counter-serve chain eatery featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.

Ro Hyde Park

1500 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

Modern restaurant in Hyde Park Village serving Asian fare, specialty sushi, and tableside presentations.

On Swann

1501 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

Seasonal New American cuisine prepared in an open-concept kitchen in a chic, lofty eatery.