The best things to do in Tampa Bay

Whimzeyland is Safety Harbor’s legendary bowling ball house, a technicolor maze of bottle trees, plexiglas sculptures, paintings and…

1206 3rd St N (Safety Harbor)

Summerfield Crossings Golf Club brings a touch of Scotland to a par-71 Ron Garl layout with rolling fairways, pot bunkers, and an island…

13050 Summerfield Blvd (Riverview)

FloridaRAMA is an interactive, immersive art playground spun from original Florida stories, built by 85+ local and international artists.…

2606 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 5 (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

CMX Cinemas Tyrone lines up the big stuff and the nostalgic picks with reserved seating that saves your favorite spot, plus 3D showings…

2998 Tyrone Blvd N (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Bounce Zone Tampa is packed with bounce houses, arcade games, and a multi-level playscape with a legit ball pit, so kids 12 and under can…

5208 W Linebaugh Ave (Tampa)

TPC Tampa Bay is a Bobby Weed design that winds through wetlands, cypress and lagoons in an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, so your birdies…

5300 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd (Lutz)

Tom Fazio’s 18-hole layout at Hunter's Green Country Club winds through pine flatwoods and wetlands for a round that’s equal parts scenic…

18101 Longwater Run Dr (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Well-maintained course featuring sand and trees, plus a pool and a bar.

10630 Plantation Bay Dr (Tampa)

Casual, 62-par layout with 11 par 3's and 7 par 4's, plus a few 60-100 yard par 3's, plus an 18-hole mini-golf course with a driving range.…

11111 W Waters Ave (Tampa)

Designed by architect Lloyd Clifton, this top-rated 6,699-yard, par-72 course features wetlands and wooden bridges.

11602 Westchase Golf Dr (Tampa)

Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.

600 2nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg)

Spacious indoor playground with trampolines, zip lines and foam pits, plus arcade games and a basketball court.

22930 FL-54 (Lutz)

This 70,000-sq.-ft. indoor go-kart facility features 2 tracks, electric vehicles & a lounge.

3404 Cragmont Dr (Tampa)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

6250 Commerce Palms Dr (Tampa)

Well-maintained and challenging golf course with a pro shop and pizza available.

4113 Great Golfers Pl (Valrico)

Indoor venue with a ball pit, trampoline area, slides, zip line, climbing walls and bouncy castles.

4460 66th St N (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Kid-friendly chain offering play-based learning centers with classes, camps and parties.

2534 22nd Ave N (St. Petersburg)

Family-friendly venue since 1952 offering double features of first-run films, plus a snack bar.

5011 N U.S. Hwy 41 (Ruskin)

Public golf course featuring wildlife sightings.

7911 N 30th St (Tampa)

Family-run club with an 18-hole golf course & lessons, plus a golf shop & restaurants.

1011 Cypress Village Blvd (Ruskin)

Public 18- & 9-hole golf courses featuring a driving range, pro shops & snack bars.

875 62nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg)

Escape room venue offering thematic spaces (including horror-themed ones) where teams solve puzzles to escape.

2119 W Brandon Blvd Ste D (Brandon)

3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

1800 Weedon Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

Upscale cinema chain serving bistro food, popcorn & cocktails during film screenings.

1609 W Swann Ave (Tampa)

Indoor mini-golf center featuring 3 18-hole courses with creative obstacles plus a Par-Tee room.

11236 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

Golf course dating back to 1911 with 18-holes, an American style restaurant & pro shop.

4151 Dana Shores Dr (Tampa)

Food truck and catering service serving chicken wings with a variety of sauces.

4725 N Nebraska Ave (Tampa)

Golf facility featuring a 9-hole, par-3 course & a practice area, plus a pro shop & a snack bar.

3800 22nd Ave S (St. Petersburg)

Country club with a golf course, tennis courts, and facilities for special events.

1601 S MacDill Ave (Tampa)

Private club with a golf course, tennis courts, a pool, dining facilities, and event venues.

6000 Sun Blvd (St. Petersburg)

Family entertainment venue offering trampolines, climbing structures, laser tag, and a zip line.

179 E Bloomingdale Ave (Brandon)

Golf course, plus an academy for youth golfers, featuring tees surrounded by sand.

3030 McMullen Booth Rd (Clearwater)

Kid-friendly, family-owned, outdoor space offering laser tag, arcade games and a climbing wall.

733 Knowles Rd (Brandon)

Theater featuring stadium seating and comfy seats that recline.

6135 Valleydale Dr (Riverview)

Sprawling indoor entertainment center featuring trampolines and arcade games, plus trapeze swings and a foam pit.

4340 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

10209 Estuary Lakes Dr (Tampa)

Bounce houses, arcade games, slides and pizza are featured at this amusement center for kids and adults.

622 Ware Blvd (Tampa)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

13000 66th St N (Largo)

High-quality lanes with automatic scoring draws crowds along with old-school eats such as corn dogs.

1001 Oakfield Dr (Brandon)

Bowling alley with leagues & lessons plus an arcade, a laser maze, billiards & a bar & grill.

10221 Big Bend Rd (Riverview)

Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river.

10001 McKinley Dr (Tampa)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

10137 E Adamo Dr #800b (Tampa)

Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.

701 Channelside Dr (Tampa)

Club featuring an 18-hole championship golf course along the shores of Tampa Bay, plus a driving range.

2612 Cove Cay Dr (Clearwater)

Classy mall with upscale shops & cafes set around a tree-studded plaza with 3-story sundial.

153 2nd Ave N (St. Petersburg)

Private country club featuring a golf course, tennis courts and a pool.

2201 Feather Sound Dr (Clearwater)

Miniature golf course and bar serving local craft beer as well as cocktails, wine and sake.

2253 1st Ave S (St. Petersburg)

Contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes & workshops.

719 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Gated community with an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, pool, and dining.

3943 New River Hills Pkwy (Valrico) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Golf facility featuring 2 courses, a putting green, driving range, pro shop & spacious restaurant.

1803 Golf Course Ave (Tampa)

Adventure-themed mini-golf course with waterfalls, gator feedings, scavenger hunts & arcade games.

20060 US Hwy 19 N (Clearwater)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

220 Carillon Pkwy (St. Petersburg)

Championship 18-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl with a Moorish style clubhouse & restaurant.

600 Snell Isle Blvd NE (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Municipal 18-hole golf course open since 1974 with a casual clubhouse restaurant & pro shop.

11412 N Forest Hills Dr (Tampa)

Themed, lock-free, family-owned escape room enterprise featuring rooms with puzzles to solve.

952 W Brandon Blvd (Brandon)