CJ & Naomi
Things To Do
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
One of CJ's favorite bi-annual hotspots! The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel boasting 800 guestrooms and suites, three lavish pools, Rock Spa® & Salon, award-winning restaurants and 245,000-sq. ft. of gaming space featuring an array of slot machines, blackjack, baccarat and poker.
Columbia Restaurant
Follow the local chickens to an Ybor-city treasure - the Columbia Restaurant! Family owned and operated for more than 115 years, Florida’s Oldest Restaurant℠, was founded in 1905 in Tampa's historic Ybor City. Award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine & internationally acclaimed wine list. Flamenco dance performances nightly Mon.-Sat. Open daily for lunch & dinner.
7th + Grove
One of Naomi's favorite spots to eat, vibe, and flourish! For the comfort food connoisseur searching for fresh authentic taste with a down home flair, 7th+ Grove delivers an elevated southern menu, warm ambiance, extraordinary service, and creatively crafted cocktails. 7th+Grove is an inviting adult-friendly space ideal for schmoozing and celebrating the perfectly imperfect you.
3rd Thursday Tampa
Since 2012 – Every 3rd Thursday | Live Music | Cocktails | Food Trucks (formally known as Flicks + Food Trucks) is a hip, nighttime event located on Madison Street at Grand Central at Kennedy in the center of the Channel District of Downtown Tampa!
Art After Dark at 81Bay Brewing Company
Every third Friday starting at 6pm, local artists will fill the 10,000 sq ft. 81Bay taproom to collaborate, support, and celebrate our thriving Tampa Bay art community. Join together with local creatives as they will build and showcase their original work with live music in the energized atmosphere of the taproom!
The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is located in downtown Tampa on the waterfront, conveniently on the streetcar line and between 2 cruise ship terminals. The 200,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned space has more than 8,000 animals from Florida and beyond with interactive habitats and trainer-led shows. All included with general admission. While at the Aquarium, check out the rooftop deck with harbor views!
Tampa Museum of Art
Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, next to the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Tampa’s Riverwalk, the Tampa Museum of Art leads as both a cultural institution and a community museum dedicated to celebrating the diversity of its home city. Founded in 1920, the Tampa Museum of Art inspires the residents of the Tampa Bay region and others around the world by providing engaging exhibitions and innovative educational programs that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art. The museum houses one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States. As one of the region’s largest museums devoted to the art of our time, the museum’s permanent collection also embraces sculpture, photography, painting, new media, and more.
Tampa Bay History Center
Couldn't get tickets to a Lightning hockey game? Head down the street to The Tampa Bay History Center - a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum - features three floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Florida history. Hit the high seas with conquistadors and pirates, stroll the brick streets of Ybor City with Cuban cigar rollers, or saddle up for a cattle drive with Florida pioneers. The History Center's hands-on exhibits and immersive theater experiences explore the history and heritage of the Tampa Bay area. The History Center is located along Tampa's Riverwalk and features waterfront dining at the Columbia Cafe and a museum store showcasing local crafts and artwork. One of Tampa's premier cultural attractions, the History Center's cutting-edge, interactive exhibits provide a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.