Tampa, FL

Channelside
DESCRIPTION: A 230,000 square-foot dining and entertainment center adjacent to the Florida Aquarium, St. Pete Forum, Tampa Port Authority cruise terminal and located anmong high rise condominiums and hotels; Channelside restaurants indoor, outdoor dining, value and upscale restaurants set to a live music atmosphere on bricklined walkways; Channelside Cinemas with an IMAX theater are popular with families and complex has frequent special events in the courtyard;  enhance the reasons for visitors to hang out pre- and post-cruise, people are in a good mood and love seeing cargo ships and commercial cruises come and go

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12a-6p, restaurant and club hours vary

ADDRESS: 615 Channelside Drive  MAP

PARKING: garage on premises and valet parking

TRANSIT: trolley from Downtown Tampa and Ybor City

PHONE: 813-223-4250

WEBSITE: http://www.channelside.us

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1987 on a picturesque nine-acre site along the east bank of the Hillsborough River; ithe 335,000 square-foot complex is comprrised of four well adorned theatres of different sizes, support performances that ranging from R&B, Jazz, Pop, Opera, Caberet, Cuban, regional plays, and touring Broadway productions; claims to be the largest performing arts venue south of Washington DC; Morsani Hall is the centerpiece venue with 2,610-seat and stage width of 120 feet; 1,042-seat Louise Lykes Ferguson Hall with two tiers of curving balconies is ideal for midsize plays, concerts and dance events; Jaeb Theater (268 seats), TECO Energy Foundation Theater (250 seats) and the Shimberg Playhouse (130 seats) round out the venue collection

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Sat Noon-8 p; Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 1010 North MacInnes Place  MAP

PARKING: plenty of onsite and adjacent paid parking

TRANSIT: trolley from Downtown Tampa and Ybor City

PHONE: 813-222-1000

WEBSITE: http://www.tbpac.org

Centro Ybor
DESCRIPTION: The cultural heart of Tampa, it hosts an exciting mix of trendy retailers, inventive restaurants, nightclubs and quality entertainment venues oriented around a palm plaza to emphasize a connection with Ybor City; anchored by Improv Comedy Theater, a 20-screen Muvico Cineplex, GameWorks, International Bazaar, and the historically restored Centro Espanol building; the International Bazaar intermingles arts, food, music, Latin Dancing and shops representing the cultures over 100 countries; popular day and night and a frequent festival -- truly a cultural bonanza

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 10a-8p, Thu-Sat 10a-10p, Sunday 11a-7p; as one would expect, restaurant and nightclub hours vary

ADDRESS: 1600 East 8th Avenue  MAP

PARKING: $3 with validation in garage

PHONE: 813-263-4889

WEBSITE: http://www.centroybor.com

Tampa Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1926 as one of America’s gaudiest and yet warm, movie palaces; fully restored to showcase its ornate Florida Mediterranean architecture, which is a nicer way of describing its lovable mutt mix of Italian Renaissance, Byzantine, Spanish, Mediterranean, Greek Revival, Baroque, and English Tudor styles that make every inch of it a must see; the highlight of your visit may well be its mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ; seating 1446 patrons, it hosts a wide range of Classical and Jazz concerts; listed on the National Register of Historic Places; take a guided tour of this architectural treasure beginning at 11:30a for $5, Free for kids 12 and under

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-5p; Evenings & Weekends: between 1/2 hour before the first showtime of the day and 1/2 hour after the last showtime starts

ADDRESS: 711 Franklin Street  MAP

PARKING: garage parking nearby

PHONE:  813-274-8981

WEBSITE: http://www.tampatheatre.org

St. Petersburg, FL

Baywalk
DESCRIPTION: BayWalk boasts a lively atmosphere throughout the year, hosting a variety of live music performances, festivals, special events, fine dining, shopping and a 20-screen Muvico cineplex in the heart of downtown; restaurants include Dan Marino’s Restaurant, Gratzzi's Ristorante, Johnny Rockets and Wet Willie’s; enjoy the popular Salsa Saturdays in the courtyard

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: restaurant and club hours vary; concerts In The Courtyard are every Friday 6p-9p, the BayWalk Jazz Series on the last Friday of every month

ADDRESS: 151 2nd Street North  MAP

PARKING: plenty of connected parking spaces

PHONE: listed by tenant on website

WEBSITE: http://www.yourbaywalk.com

Madeira Beach, FL

John’s Pass Fishing Village
DESCRIPTION: A quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village and boardwalk that features over 100 shops and restaurants; what distinguishes the attraction is its local fishing fleet, day cruises, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing; with the beach a short stroll away, the atmosphere is very relaxing for singles,couples or families

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: Village Blvd and 104th Ave  MAP

PARKING: plenty of nearby parking spaces

PHONE: varies by tenant

WEBSITE: http://www.johnspass.com