St. Pete Pier
Amazing new development with gorgeous modern buildings, cafes, an incredible playground, and interesting lights at night.
Dali Museum, St. Petersburg
World-class museum of Salvador Dali's art, housed in an architectural masterpiece, with a garden on the bay.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Downtown Tampa
Waterfront stroll, especially gorgeous at night. Admire the silver minarets of the University of Tampa.
Hollis Garden and Lake Mirror Walk, Lakeland
Beautiful garden with many partitioned areas, tropical plants, flowers, all with the blue lake behind. Plus, promenade around the lake.
Philippe Park, Safety Harbor
Wonderful park with many walking paths on a hill above the intracoastal. You must go here!
Dunedin town
Artsy town with coffee shops, bakeries, health market, sculptures, long bike path, adorable forested playground, and intracoastal views.
Weaver Park, Dunedin
Lovely forest-themed playground, along the bike path, with water and pier across the street.
Dunedin Fine Art Center Kid's Room
A whimsical room filled with high-tech activities for kids, plus a great cafe.
Florida Aquarium, Tampa
Wonderful aquarium with animals you've never seen before, and an outdoor splash park for kids.
University of Tampa
Private university with architectural gem, the former Tampa Bay Hotel, in the middle of lovely riverfront campus.
Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show (1 hour north of Tampa)
Unique underwater mermaid show in a natural spring. A wonderful experience!
Hunter Springs Park Beach, Crystal River
White sand beach on the canals of Crystal River, with a roped swimming section that is wonderful for a dip!
Fort DeSoto Battery Laidley, Beach, and Pier
Beautiful beach, long pier, and mortar battery that used to defend the fort.
Fort DeSoto Fishing Pier and Egmont Key
Peaceful pier where you can see the wide open bay and bridge.
Barnett Family Playground and Splash Pad, Lakeland
Lovely area with awesome playground, garden, and lake promenade.
Florida Southern College, Lakeland
Private university with raised views over a lake, and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.
Edgewater Drive Walk, Dunedin
It's wonderful to walk along the St. Joseph Sound under the tall palm trees.
Ybor City, Tampa
Historical area where immigrants settled from Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Sicily- looks like New Orleans!
Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa
Super children's museum with rope climbey, music station, dance area, lincoln logs, magnetic triangles, sand that responds, supermarket, and more!
Crystal River town
Crystal River is an old Florida town with houses on canals full of natural springs that make the water clear. There are some nice restaurants on the waterfront and on Citrus Ave, the main strip.
Clearwater Beach, Boardwalk, and Pier
White sand beach with popular boardwalk, modern highrise hotels, fishing pier, and crab shack restaurants.
Pier 60 Park Playground, Clearwater Beach
Two playgrounds (big and toddler) under huge shade canopies, on white sand, with two space nets, at the base of the gorgeous Pier 60.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater
Waterfront aquarium with manatees, dolphins, otters, sharks, sting rays, funny pelicans, fish, and seahorses.
Davis Islands restaurants, near downtown Tampa
Two blocks of restaurants in a busy residential area near downtown Tampa.
Lake Parker Park, Lakeland
Paved walking path near lake and winding through jungly forest, incredible playground, but lots of mosquitoes.
Hyde Park Village, Tampa
Small shopping area with a few upscale restaurants, a coffee shop, and in Irish pub.
Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa
Disappointing museum with mostly broken or boring exhibits, but one nice section.