If you go to Tampa…
Where to stay
Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn
1915 Republica de Cuba, Tampa
813-241-4545, www.donvicenteinn.com
In the heart of historic Ybor City. Rooms from about $100.
Floridan Palace
905 North Florida Ave., Tampa
813-225-1700, www.floridanpalace.com
Elegantly restored 1920s landmark hotel downtown. Rooms from about $190.
TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
727-367-6461, www.justletgo.com
Quintessential family resort. Rooms from about $150.
Where to eat
Columbia Restaurant
2117 East 7th Ave., Tampa
813-248-4961, www.columbiarestaurant.com
Landmark Spanish restaurant. Flamenco dancers perform nightly (except Sunday). Signature dishes include Snapper Alicante ($24.95) and the 1905 Salad ($9.95).
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 North Armenia Ave., Tampa
813-873-7104, www.westtampasandwichshop.com
Great Cuban grub. Honey Cuban ($3.69) is worth a trip alone.
Bern’s Steak House
1208 South Howard Ave., Tampa
813-251-2421, www.bernssteakhouse.com
Renowned restaurant with amazing wine list. A 10-ounce filet mignon with French onion soup, salad, baked potato, onion rings, and choice of veggie ($41.40).
Restaurant BT
2507 South MacDill Ave., Tampa
813-258-1916, www.restaurantbt.com
Intimate ambience and innovative French-Vietnamese food. Daily specials and standards such as Vietnamese bouillabaisse ($32) and Peking duck burrito ($12).
Cigar City Brewing
3924 West Spruce St., Tampa
813-348-6363, www.cigarcitybrewing.com
Among best area breweries. Tours and tastings.
Cassis American Brasserie
170 Beach Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg
727-827-2927, www.cassisab.com
French-American bistro fare served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Entrees from $17.50.
What to do
Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa
813-273-4000, www.floridaaquarium.org
Adults $21.95, under 12 $16.95, 2 and under free.
Tampa Museum of Art
120 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa
813-274-8130, www.tampamuseum.org
Adults $10, students $5, 6 and under free.
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa
813-443-3861, www.glazermuseum.org
Adults $5, children $9.50, under 1 free.
Tampa Theatre
711 North Franklin St., Tampa
813-274-8981, www.tampatheatre.org
Movie tickets: adults $10, 2-12 $8, under 2 free. Tours of the theater available.
Dalí Museum
1 Dalí Boulevard, St. Petersburg
727-823-3767, www.thedali.org
Adults $21, 13-18 and students $15, 6-12 $7; 5 and under free.
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