Columbia Restaurant 

Address: 2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

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Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905. The Columbia is also cited as Florida's oldest resturant. 

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The Florida Aquarium

Address: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 

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The  Florida Aquarium features a 250,000 square foot aquarium as well as a lush mangrove forest and apiary. The Florida Aquarium is home to over 7,000 aquatic animals, including sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles. Tickets typically range from $30-35 depending on the  day. 

The Tampa Theater

Address: 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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The Tampa Theater is a beautifully restored 1920s movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and features a variety of films, concerts, and other events throughout the year.

j. C Newman Cigars

Address: 2701 N. Sixteenth Street Tampa, FL 33605 

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Ybor became a cultural hub for Italians, Cubans, Spaniards, and more during the 1900s. During this time cigar factories popped up across the city, many of which remain open or converted into stores today. 

Tampa Baseball Museum 

Address: 2003 N 19th St, Tampa, FL 33605

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The Tampa Baseball Museum is a museum in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. It is housed in the childhood home of hall of famer Al López, the first Tampa native to play and manage in the Major Leagues.

Circo's

Address: 2109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

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Ciro’s is currently the only speakeasy actually in Tampa, as well as the oldest speakeasy in Tampa Bay. Call or book online to reserve one of their private boots, or enjoy your craft cocktail in their lounge area.

American Social 

Address:  601 S Harbour Island Blvd #107, Tampa, FL 33602

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American Social is a local hot spot located right on a channel of Hillsborough Bay. It’s a massive sports bar with scenic views and a fun environment. Happy hour (4 pm -7 pm Monday to Friday). 

Busch Gardens

Address: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612

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Busch Gardens Tampa offers thrilling roller coasters, fascinating animal encounters, and vibrant entertainment, making it a dynamic and exciting destination for visitors of all ages.

 Ybor Ghost Tours

Address: Depending on tour selection 

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Explore the mystery of the historic city of Ybor and its hauntings. Some ghost tours even allow you to stop by our wedding reception venue, the Cuban Club, which is sought to be the most haunted building in Florida..

Tampa Law Enforcement Museum 

Address: 411 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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The Tampa Law Enforcement Museum exhibits honor fallen officers & trace the history of Tampa's police force at this weekday museum.

Closed on Sundays. 

Southern Belle 

Address: 1625 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

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Southern Belle is Ybors one and only country bar! Equipped with a mechanical bull, plenty of photo ops, and live music on the weekends, this spot is sure to provide a damn good time.

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Carmine's Restaurant & Bar - Ybor

Address: 1802 E 7th Ave #3808, Tampa, FL 33605

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Carmine's Restaurant and Bar offers old world Italian, Cuban, and Spanish flavors that the historic city of Ybor is known for.  This is one of Ybor's most iconic restaurants.

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Ybor City Saturday Market 

Address: 1901 N 19th St, Tampa, FL 33605

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The Ybor Saturday market is a weekly vendor market in the heart of Ybor. If you decide to stop by the morning of the wedding be sure to check the time. It is easy to get lost in the sea of vendors. 

Tampa Museum of Art

Address: 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602

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Founded in 1920, the Tampa Museum of Art inspires visitors with 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.

The American Victory

Address:  705 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

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The American Victory Ship is one of only four operation World War Two merchant ships in the United States. The ship was built in an impressive 55 days in 1945 and served in World War Two, Korea and Vietnam. It is now a museum and features exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the ship and its crew.

Lowry Parcade & Tavern

Address: 1213 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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The Lowry Pacrade & Tavern is an arcade bar. It is fully equipped with classic arcade games, pinball machines, air hockey and this is the  perfect spot folks that want to grab a drink and have some fun!