Michelle's Guidebook

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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
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 locals recommend
Soft 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
132 locals recommend
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point Dr
132 locals recommend
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
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
42 locals recommend
Cypress Point Park
Cypress Point Park
42 locals recommend
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
Wonderful, exotic animals. 16 minutes from The Gem
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave
903 locals recommend
Wonderful, 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
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali Blvd
1381 locals recommend
The 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
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
848 locals recommend
Fun 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.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
620 locals recommend
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.
20 mins from the gem
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N
332 locals recommend
20 mins from the gem
Historic Tampa theater - 10 minutes from the gem
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
163 locals recommend
Historic Tampa theater - 10 minutes from the gem
10 minutes from The Gem
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes Pl
198 locals recommend
10 minutes from The Gem
Concerts and events. Walking paths. Under 10 minutes from the gem
237 locals recommend
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Dr
237 locals recommend
Concerts and events. Walking paths. Under 10 minutes from the gem
Food and sightseeing 30 minutes from the gem
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NE
465 locals recommend
Food and sightseeing 30 minutes from the gem
Great place to go fishing! 30 minutes from The Gem
55 locals recommend
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Interstate 275
55 locals recommend
Great 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.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Great adventure park with rollercoasters and zoo animals. fun for everyone. 20 minutes from The Gem.
20 minutes from The Gem
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley Dr
628 locals recommend
20 minutes from The Gem

Sports

Less than 5 minutes from The Gem Hosts sporting events and concerts
555 locals recommend
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
555 locals recommend
Less than 5 minutes from The Gem Hosts sporting events and concerts
Hockey arena and concerts 5-10 minutes from The Gem
442 locals recommend
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside Dr
442 locals recommend
Hockey arena and concerts 5-10 minutes from The Gem
330 locals recommend
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.
330 locals recommend
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
100 2nd Ave N
Under 5 minutes from the gem
97 locals recommend
George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner Dr
97 locals recommend
Under 5 minutes from the gem
Sports bar and good food
8 locals recommend
Bar HWRD
302 S Howard Ave
8 locals recommend
Sports 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
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
854 locals recommend
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
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
845 locals recommend
Favorite 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
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr
359 locals recommend
Favorite place to get a drink and good food 5 minutes from The Gem
5 mins from The Gem
18 Bagels Co.
111 S Dale Mabry Hwy
5 mins from The Gem
Good quality pizza, pasta, calzones. Easy for delivery and pick up.
South Tampa Pizza
3841 W Kennedy Blvd
Good quality pizza, pasta, calzones. Easy for delivery and pick up.
Amazing high end pizza! It’s worth the experience 10 minutes from The Gem
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
27001 US Hwy 19 N
Amazing high end pizza! It’s worth the experience 10 minutes from The Gem
Under 5 minutes from the gem
97 locals recommend
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce St
97 locals recommend
Under 5 minutes from the gem
76 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
5223 Orient Rd
76 locals recommend
Bar and supper club. Super unique and fun for a night out.
87 locals recommend
Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore Blvd
87 locals recommend
Bar and supper club. Super unique and fun for a night out.
Local favorite! Yummy food
Shake Shack
1011 Gramercy Lane
Local favorite! Yummy food
7 locals recommend
China 1
33389 US Hwy 19 N
7 locals recommend
Amazing pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Good spot for a quick breakfast! Can order ahead online and skip the line.
13 locals recommend
La Segunda Kennedy
4015 W Kennedy Blvd
13 locals recommend
Amazing pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Good spot for a quick breakfast! Can order ahead online and skip the line.
Awesome ice cream! Lots of flavors
8 locals recommend
Chill Bros Scoop Shop
3302 W Bay to Bay Blvd
8 locals recommend
Awesome ice cream! Lots of flavors
Unique bakery with cookies and ice cream. Gluten free and vegan options
Insomnia Cookies
533 South Howard Avenue
Unique bakery with cookies and ice cream. Gluten free and vegan options
Tampa’s first Nashville hot chicken joint
King of the Coop
500 South Howard Avenue
Tampa’s first Nashville hot chicken joint
27 locals recommend
Soho Saloon
410 S Howard Ave
27 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - SOHO - Coffee Shop
934 S Howard Ave
15 locals recommend

Shopping

5-10 minutes from The Gem. Good shopping, restaurants, and movie theater
27 locals recommend
Westshore Mall
219 Westshore Plaza
27 locals recommend
5-10 minutes from The Gem. Good shopping, restaurants, and movie theater
High end shopping and restaurants 5-10 minutes from the gem
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore Blvd
615 locals recommend
High 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
283 locals recommend
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow Ave
283 locals recommend
High end shopping and food. Must see for any traveler! 10 minutes from the gem

Within Walking Distance

Local favorite!
33 locals recommend
The Brass Tap
2000 Piazza Ave
33 locals recommend
Local favorite!
Great place for a good happy hour! 150 craft beers
J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
913 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Great place for a good happy hour! 150 craft beers
Open 24 hours. Good, quick food and good coffee.
15 locals recommend
Wawa
401 N Dale Mabry Hwy
15 locals recommend
Open 24 hours. Good, quick food and good coffee.
Great sports pub for a quick bite to eat.
10 locals recommend
Brick House Tavern + Tap
1102 North Dale Mabry Highway
10 locals recommend
Great sports pub for a quick bite to eat.
59 locals recommend
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5515 E Fowler Ave
59 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Village Inn
8602 N Dale Mabry Hwy
8 locals recommend
Yummy food! Definitely recommend!
Shake Shack
1011 Gramercy Lane
Yummy food! Definitely recommend!
83 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr
83 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
BellaBrava Tampa
1015 Gramercy Lane
10 locals recommend
Cute coffee shop! Good coffee. Local favorite
Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company®
3655 Midtown Dr
Cute coffee shop! Good coffee. Local favorite
Located in midtown. Yummy modern Italian food!
Oronzo Midtown
1120 Gramercy Lane
Located in midtown. Yummy modern Italian food!
SEPHORA
3654 Midtown Dr
Yummy food! Would definitely recommend for a quick bite.
True Food Kitchen
Yummy food! Would definitely recommend for a quick bite.

Grocery stores

Under 5 minutes
14 locals recommend
Walmart
15302 N Nebraska Ave
14 locals recommend
Under 5 minutes
5-10 minutes from The Gem
186 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St N
186 locals recommend
5-10 minutes from The Gem
Under 5 minutes
46 locals recommend
Target
1544 N Dale Mabry Hwy
46 locals recommend
Under 5 minutes
83 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr
83 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Gandy Shopping Center
3617 W Gandy Blvd
37 locals recommend