TampaAquarium · $12–$40+The Florida AquariumDowntown aquarium with The Tide Pool, Heart of the Sea, touch experiences, and visible coral and sea-turtle conservation work, walkable from the Riverwalk.View guide♡Save
St. PetersburgArt Museum · $12–$40+The Dalí MuseumSt. Pete waterfront museum pairing a world-class Salvador Dalí collection and rotating exhibitions with the geodesic glass Enigma, waterfront Avant-garden, and an architecture-focused visit that works even for casual art fans.View guide♡Save
ClearwaterMarine Rescue Aquarium · $12–$40+Clearwater Marine AquariumWorking marine-animal hospital with dolphins, sea turtles, otters, daily presentations, and 2026 additions including Pinniped Pier for sea lions and harbor seals plus the Wings & Wildlife and Animal Connections Village habitats.View guide♡Save
TampaFood Hall · FreeArmature WorksRestored Tampa Electric streetcar warehouse anchoring Tampa Heights with the Heights Public Market food hall, full-service restaurants, a riverfront lawn, regular markets, and an easy Tampa Riverwalk connection.View guide♡Save
TampaArt Museum · $12–$40Tampa Museum of ArtRiverfront museum pairing Greek and Roman antiquities with modern and contemporary exhibitions, photography, and studio programs, directly beside Curtis Hixon Park and the Tampa Riverwalk.View guide♡Save
St. PetersburgArt Museum · $12–$40Chihuly CollectionVibrant glass installations in a purpose-built St. Pete gallery setting. Admission includes a live glass demonstration at the nearby Morean Glass Studio; check the studio schedule before planning around it.View guide♡Save
TampaHistory Museum · $12–$40Tampa Bay History CenterThree-floor Channelside museum tracing Tampa Bay from Indigenous communities and Spanish exploration through cigar manufacturing, local sports, and modern growth, with interactive exhibits and a Columbia Cafe outpost.View guide♡Save
TampaHistoric Theater · $12–$40Tampa TheatreMoorish atmospheric movie palace marking its 1926 centennial in October 2026 with a newly restored main auditorium, plus films and events in the smaller Taylor Screening Room.View guide♡Save
St. PetersburgImmersive Art · $12–$40FloridaRAMAIndoor, ADA-accessible immersive art experience built from original Florida stories and evolving installations by more than 85 local and international artists. Optional scavenger hunts and games reveal hidden storylines throughout the rooms.View guide♡Save
TampaCasino · $12–$40+Seminole Hard Rock TampaLarge casino resort with dining, shows, a hotel tower, and a pool deck on the east side of Tampa.View guide♡Save
TampaArt Museum · $12–$40Florida Museum of Photographic ArtsYbor City museum dedicated to historic and contemporary photography, with rotating exhibitions, community programs, workshops, and a distinctive home in the Kress building.View guide♡Save
Lake WalesBotanical Garden · $12–$40Day tripBok Tower GardensNational Historic Landmark garden on one of peninsular Florida’s highest points, centered on a 205-foot singing carillon tower with woodland paths, children’s gardens, and the historic El Retiro estate.View guide♡Save
