Michelle's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Soft white sand, perfect beach for a relaxing day. Beautiful location to take Instagram photos.
Clearwater beach is 20-30 mins from The Gem
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I-Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveSoft white sand, perfect beach for a relaxing day. Beautiful location to take Instagram photos.
Clearwater beach is 20-30 mins from The Gem
Close, quiet for a quick beach getaway. Ben T Davis beach is located on the Courtney Campbell bridge. It is 5 minutes away from The Gem
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Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point DrClose, quiet for a quick beach getaway. Ben T Davis beach is located on the Courtney Campbell bridge. It is 5 minutes away from The Gem
My local favorite beach for a gorgeous sunset. It is an ocean front park with wonderful walking trails. It has a playground, disc golf course, and volleyball court. Located 5-10 minutes from The Gem
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Cypress Point Park
Cypress Point ParkMy local favorite beach for a gorgeous sunset. It is an ocean front park with wonderful walking trails. It has a playground, disc golf course, and volleyball court. Located 5-10 minutes from The Gem
Wonderful, exotic animals. 16 minutes from The Gem
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ZooTampa eLowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveWonderful, exotic animals. 16 minutes from The Gem
The Dali Museum is my personal favorite in St Pete. Wonderful way to explore the works of Salvador Dali
30 minutes from The Gem
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe Dali Museum is my personal favorite in St Pete. Wonderful way to explore the works of Salvador Dali
30 minutes from The Gem
Fun outing to see the aquatic life in Florida. One of my personal favorites
10 minutes from The Gem
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I-Aquarium ye-Florida
701 Channelside DrFun outing to see the aquatic life in Florida. One of my personal favorites
10 minutes from The Gem
Gorgeous location to take pictures and take in the wonderful view.
If you dare, there’s a river walk tour that takes you along the Tampa river where there’s restaurants and scenic views.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkGorgeous location to take pictures and take in the wonderful view.
If you dare, there’s a river walk tour that takes you along the Tampa river where there’s restaurants and scenic views.
I-Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N20 mins from the gem
Historic Tampa theater - 10 minutes from the gem
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I-Theatre ye-Tampa
711 N Franklin StHistoric Tampa theater - 10 minutes from the gem
10 minutes from The Gem
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I-Center for the Performing Arts yeDavid A. Straz, Jr.
1010 N Macinnes Pl10 minutes from The Gem
Concerts and events. Walking paths.
Under 10 minutes from the gem
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrConcerts and events. Walking paths.
Under 10 minutes from the gem
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEFood and sightseeing
30 minutes from the gem
Great place to go fishing! 30 minutes from The Gem
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Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Interstate 275Great place to go fishing! 30 minutes from The Gem
Theme parks
Great adventure park with rollercoasters and zoo animals. fun for everyone.
20 minutes from The Gem.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrGreat adventure park with rollercoasters and zoo animals. fun for everyone.
20 minutes from The Gem.
Isiqithi saseMbonisweni
10001 McKinley Dr20 minutes from The Gem
Sports
Less than 5 minutes from The Gem
Hosts sporting events and concerts
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IStadium yaseRaymond James
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyLess than 5 minutes from The Gem
Hosts sporting events and concerts
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHockey arena and concerts
5-10 minutes from The Gem
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
100 2nd Ave NI-George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner DrUnder 5 minutes from the gem
Bar HWRD
302 S Howard AveSports bar and good food
Food scene
Ybor city has rich history, unique restaurants, and night life.
There is also a trolley from Ybor City to Sparksman Wharf.
5 minutes from The Gem
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Ybor City
Ybor city has rich history, unique restaurants, and night life.
There is also a trolley from Ybor City to Sparksman Wharf.
5 minutes from The Gem
Favorite for foodies!
Heights public market and full service dining.
Park and walking paths
10 minutes from The Gem
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveFavorite for foodies!
Heights public market and full service dining.
Park and walking paths
10 minutes from The Gem
Favorite place to get a drink and good food
5 minutes from The Gem
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrFavorite place to get a drink and good food
5 minutes from The Gem
18 Bagels Co.
111 S Dale Mabry Hwy5 mins from The Gem
South Tampa Pizza
3841 W Kennedy BlvdGood quality pizza, pasta, calzones.
Easy for delivery and pick up.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
27001 US Hwy 19 NAmazing high end pizza!
It’s worth the experience
10 minutes from The Gem
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StUnder 5 minutes from the gem
Hard Rock Cafe
5223 Orient RdBar and supper club. Super unique and fun for a night out.
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Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore BlvdBar and supper club. Super unique and fun for a night out.
Shake Shack
1011 Gramercy LaneLocal favorite! Yummy food
China 1
33389 US Hwy 19 NAmazing pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Good spot for a quick breakfast! Can order ahead online and skip the line.
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La Segunda Kennedy
4015 W Kennedy BlvdAmazing pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Good spot for a quick breakfast! Can order ahead online and skip the line.
Chill Bros Scoop Shop
3302 W Bay to Bay BlvdAwesome ice cream! Lots of flavors
Insomnia Cookies
533 South Howard AvenueUnique bakery with cookies and ice cream. Gluten free and vegan options
King of the Coop
500 South Howard AvenueTampa’s first Nashville hot chicken joint
Soho Saloon
410 S Howard AveThe Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
934 S Howard AveShopping
5-10 minutes from The Gem.
Good shopping, restaurants, and movie theater
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Westshore Mall
219 Westshore Plaza5-10 minutes from The Gem.
Good shopping, restaurants, and movie theater
High end shopping and restaurants
5-10 minutes from the gem
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHigh end shopping and restaurants
5-10 minutes from the gem
High end shopping and food. Must see for any traveler!
10 minutes from the gem
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveHigh end shopping and food. Must see for any traveler!
10 minutes from the gem
Within Walking Distance
The Brass Tap
2000 Piazza AveLocal favorite!
J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
913 N Dale Mabry HwyGreat place for a good happy hour! 150 craft beers
Wawa
401 N Dale Mabry HwyOpen 24 hours. Good, quick food and good coffee.
Great sports pub for a quick bite to eat.
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Brick House Tavern + Tap
1102 North Dale Mabry HighwayGreat sports pub for a quick bite to eat.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5515 E Fowler AveVillage Inn
8602 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Shake Shack
1011 Gramercy LaneYummy food! Definitely recommend!
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr
BellaBrava Tampa
1015 Gramercy Lane
Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company®
3655 Midtown DrCute coffee shop! Good coffee. Local favorite
Oronzo Midtown
1120 Gramercy LaneLocated in midtown. Yummy modern Italian food!
SEPHORA
3654 Midtown DrTrue Food Kitchen
Yummy food! Would definitely recommend for a quick bite.
Grocery stores
Walmart
15302 N Nebraska AveUnder 5 minutes
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St N5-10 minutes from The Gem
Target
1544 N Dale Mabry HwyUnder 5 minutes
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrPublix Super Market at Gandy Shopping Center
3617 W Gandy Blvd