🌞 Summer in Tampa: City Guide & Hidden Gems

After 8 weekends exploring Tampa this summer, here’s the ultimate heat-smart itinerary—because Florida sun is NO joke! ☀️ (Pro tip: Mornings & evenings only—hide indoors at noon!) 🏙️ Must-Visit Tampa Spots 📍 Riverwalk Scenic 2.5-mile path along downtown—best by water taxi (stops: aquarium → Armature Works). 🎆 Fireworks on holidays! Keep an eye out for dolphins at sunset. 📍 Armature Works Industrial-chic food hall (order at stalls, grab seats by the river!). 🐕 Bonus: Huge lawn with swings + puppy paradise! 📍 Sparkman Wharf "TAMPA" sign + food trucks + Hampton’s 2-foot ice cream challenge! 🍦 🚤 Book speedboat tours or pirate-themed cruises here! 📍 Straz Center Broadway hits (Les Misérables & Clue this summer!). 📍 Tampa Theatre 1920s movie palace—go upstairs for the best views! 🎬 📍 Henry B. Plant Museum A random castle (?!), once a luxury hotel, now a museum. 📍 Hyde Park Affluent vibes + cute shops: 🕯️ DIY candles at The Candle Pour (try the "chocolate latte" scent!). 🫒 Sample quirky olive oils next door! 📍 Ybor City Cuban soul + nightlife! Take the free streetcar from downtown. 🍷 Book a wine-tasting at a local bodega. 🗺️ Maps included for Riverwalk & streetcar routes! #Tampa #FloridaTravel #CityGuide #AvoidTheHeat #HiddenGems