Things To Do
Clearwater Beach & Pier 60
There are different vibes of beaches in Florida. If you just want a chill time with sand, water, ice cream, and maybe souvenirs then go to Indian Rocks. If you want entertainment, go to Clearwater Beach and Pier 60. There are incredible street performers that bid to perform there every sunset, 365 days a year. There are vendors with unique hand-made jewelry, paintings, and souvenirs. Walk a block and you'll find the original (I think) Hooter, Hulk Hogan's bar (and you might see Hulk Hogan himself), rooftop bars with great views, and clubs. There is also sand, water, souvenir shops, ice cream, weird beach car rentals, and you can rent sun shades. Clearwater Beach has previously been voted the #1 beach in the USA.
Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
Elevated ropes course, zip lining, and paddleboarding.
Reboot Arcade & Bar
A local haunt. Moody hideaway dishing up bar bites, draft beers & craft ales in a neon-lit space with arcade games.
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
The Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the world's finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country. What will you find in Tarpon Springs? The Sponge Docks, Greek Restaurants, Bakeries, Attractions, Natural Sponges, Sponge Diving, Tours, Sightseeing Cruises, Unique Greek and Florida Souvenirs, lots of Shopping, Sightseeing and Live Entertainment (Bouzoukia)
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Did you ever see Dolphin Tale, that movie about Winter the dolphin that needed a prosthetic tail. That was at this aquarium. While Winter is no longer with us, Hope ( the star of Dolphin Tale 2) can be visited and is very friendly. They also have otters!
Splash Harbour Water Park
This is where we are hanging out the day after the wedding (on Friday, October 13th). We hope to see you there! Its a water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, & a tiki bar. There's also a small mini golf course and a small arcade. Tickets are $26.95 for Florida residents (bring your ID!) or $27.95 for out-of-staters. The park has snack, meal, and alcohol options. Bring your ID! The park is a block away from the beach. Feel free to hop between the park and the beach. The park allows readmittance with your wristband.
Indian Rocks Beach
This beach's vibe is just beach. (Insert Ken's face here.) It's calm. There's sand, water, coffee shops, ice cream, beach vacation rentals, and a beautiful breeze.
Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf
Mini golf! If you want some actual mini golf, not just what Splash Harbor has to offer, go here. There are also baby gators if you feel like you can't leave Florida without getting a taste of the Florida Man experience. Kody is a big mini golf fan and this is our go to spot.
Florida Botanical Gardens
A beautiful garden with Florida native plants and non-native plants. They've got sections of lovely flowers, fruit trees, spices, cacti, and a wedding garden. They've got ponds and Adirondack chairs along the path so you can stop and smell the non-roses. If you'd like to see a bunch of tortoises or a bat house, check out the more woodsy path all the away on the east side, cross the parking lot, find the path, and go past the gazebo.
Empanada Brothers
The. Best. Food. In. Town.Tell them Nico is getting married and recommended the place. Remember, the name is Nico. Don't question it. ALL of their empenadas are amazing. Their best dessert empenada is the Peanut Butter & Jelly. Sometimes it's only on their secret menu. Ask for it. Foods hot. Open those bad boys up and let 'em breathe before you dig in. Everything here except for the Brownies and cookies is gluten free.
Hatchet Hangout - Axe Throwing St Pete
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. Throw some axes! They coach you how throughout, and you can play for top score, Tik tak toe, King of the Hill, or Black Jack. Drinks are served at the bar. We went here for a date and had a great time! Kody went for his Bachelor Party, so Brent reigns supreme as King of the Hill. Try to dethrone him!
LALA St. Pete
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. Karaoke! Rent your own room for your group and go to town!
The Dog Bar
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. You do not need to have a dog to go, but you do need to love dogs. Humans can enter for free. Grab a drink, make a new friend, and scratch their butt.
Right Around the Corner Arcade Bar
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. Arcade bar! This is the more chill, more of a dive bar vibe of arcade bar in downtown St. Pete. They've got Nintendo 64, pinball, pool, ski ball, and air hockey. And drinks, escpially IPAs.
Lost & Found
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. Great live music. Good drinks. This place had been described as hanging out at your cool Grandma's house whose taste in decor hasn't left the 70's.
3 Daughters Brewing
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. A very fun brewery. IPAs. Indoor and outdoor seating. Board games. And an event every night. Wednesday, Oct 11th: Spooky Trivia Thursday, Oct 12th: Musical Bingo Friday, Oct 13th: Backtrack Blues, live band Saturday, Oct 14th: Yoga in the morning. Live music in the afternoon and evening. Sunday, Oct 15th: Live music in the afternoon
Second Saturday Art Walk
Walking distance of the Central Avenue St. Pete locations I've listed here. Saturday, October 14th only St. Pete is a very artistic place, and every month all the galleries put on an event together. Most of the galleries are free to enter though some charge. You can also look at St. Pete's many murals on the sides of buildings.
Park & Rec DTSP
Arcade bar! This is the more lit arcade bar of downtown St. Pete. They've got giant beer pong with trash cans, skiball, Guitar Hero, pinball, fun vending machines ;) , pinball, and other stuff that you may or may not remember because their drinks are STRONG!
St.Petersburg Opera Co.
The opera company Elm works for. The thumbnail on this page is in fact Elm on stage in The Merry Widow. St. Petersburg Opera is performing Alcina by Handel on Friday, Oct 13th, Sunday Oct 15th, and Tuesday Oct 17th. Between the awe-inspiring voices and beautiful costumes and sets, SPO always puts on a good show. Go check them our! (Elm is not performing in this show. She told them she's busy getting hitched.) Alcina plot: The enchantress and consummate host, Alcina, has a terrible dating habit. She seduces men with magical potions and lavish parties and transforms them into wild animals after growing tired of them. Ruggiero, having been lured to the party by Alcina’s sister, Morgana, has been completely bewitched by Alcina. He quickly forgets his betrothed, Bradamante. Forever chasing her fiancé, Bradamante, with the help of her guardian, disguises herself as a man and travels to Alcina’s mystical party to rescue Ruggiero. Will true love triumph over sorcery?
Birchwood Canopy
The cast of St. Petersburg Opera will sometimes come here after a show. You might see them on Friday or Sunday night after their performances of Alcina by Handel. The views are fantastic. The breeze is great. Cocktails & light bites in a swanky rooftop setting at the Birchwood Hotel with cabanas & bay views. The entrance may be tricky to find. On Beach Drive, walk up the ramp but don't go into the restaurant, get in the elevator instead. Going up!
St. Pete Pier
The Pier was under construction for a long time but is now open and beautiful. There is giant interesting art to check out on your walk to the end, and the best breeze you'll ever feel. Your trip is rewarded with a gorgeous view and some tasty snacks.
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
You know that painting with the melting clocks? That was painted by Salvador Dalí, an eccentric painter that is know for his surreal dreamscapes. You'll be wondering which way is up when you leave the museum.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Tampa
Indoor skydiving! Elm took Kody here for part of his 26th birthday which was themed ADVENTURE! Right across the parking lot from Topgolf. There's a Dave & Busters nearby too.
Topgolf
It's a giant driving range, but you can play different games with different point systems, have a bite, and have a drink. Right across the parking lot from iFly indoor skydiving. There's a Dave & Busters nearby too.
The Florida Aquarium
Aquarium. Giant turtles. Penguins.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
A zoo. They have their Halloween event Creatures of the Night on weekend nights in October too.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
An amusement park/zoo. Roller coasters and flamingos. Entertainment shows and Florida penguins. You can ride the train around the fields where the animals are. You get up close and personal with giraffes or elephants for an extra charge. Take a safari. Play at the Midway. Howl-o-Scream is happening at night. They decorate and have multiple haunted houses. Check it out, it's very spooky. Please be nice to the scare actors. They will scare you. Not for kids.
The Barn at Crescent Lake
This is where the wedding and reception are. It's also a children's field trip venue by day. At the wedding you'll see real turkeys, cows, pigs, donkeys, chickens, and a corgi.