10/28/2023
(Part 2)
Do you have 48 hours to spend in Tampa, Florida? Tampa is a great destination for a weekend trip. Here is a list of some of our favorite things to do in the Tampa area.
We are not including tourist attractions like Busch Gardens or Lowry Park Zoo. While those places are fun, we wanted to give a list of more unique places or places that locals visit.
Here are our top picks for a fun weekend in Tampa.
Sunday
Visit Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Temple
Get a Parkesdale Farms Milkshake
See a Movie at the Tampa Theater
Hang Out at Sparkman’s Wharf
Going to the Sunday market at the Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Temple was one of our favorite things to do when we lived in Tampa. It’s like a little piece of Thailand located right on the Hillsborough River.
The market is only open on Sundays from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm and is cash only. Get there early because it can get pretty crowded and the lines get long.
The temple is located at 5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
Parkesdale Farms is the largest strawberry, citrus, and produce market in Florida. It’s located in Plant City, just a few exits off of I-4, and has been around since 1969.
Located in downtown Tampa, the Tampa Theater is a historic landmark that features a wide range of indie films, comedians and documentaries.
Built in 1926 by Paramount Pictures, the theater is one of the most elaborate in the country, with its realistic night sky, Mediterranean courtyard featuring statues, flowers, and gargoyles and a 1,400 pipe organ called The Mighty Wurlitzer.
Many people believe the Tampa Theater is haunted. The theater offers haunted tours where you can learn about the secrets, stories, and the theaters “ghostly guests”.
Tampa Theater is located at 711 N Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602
Sparkman Wharf is one of Tampa’s newest hotspots. Located next to the Amalie Arena, where the Tampa Bay Lightning play, Sparkman Wharf is a revitalized outdoor space that overlooks Tampa Bay.
Restaurants and retails shops are built out of repurposed shipping containers. There is a large open area where you can sit outside, enjoy a drink and see some live entertainment. Sparkman Wharf is both kid and dog friendly, so it’s a great place to take the entire family.
Sparkman Wharf is located at 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
There is plenty to do in Tampa with just 48 hours
Experience the unique history, culture, attractions, and food that Tampa has to offer. The city offers a lot of great options for a fun weekend. We hope you enjoy your time here!
