Activities to do in WPB and Tampa?

marcPJfan
marcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 852
edited March 2008 in The Porch
The family is flying with me to Florida. Can any locals recommend some things to do in West Palm Beach and Tampa? I definitely plan on doing the Yuengling tour while in tampa. :) So let me know what you got. Oh, we're going to Disney World Friday. Thanks!
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  • Sharon_Hearts_PJ
    Sharon_Hearts_PJ Bristol, PA Posts: 1,383
    WPB, I'd really just stick to the beaches. Anything more interesting is going to be south of that, but it also depends on the ages of your kids.
    Tampa has Busch Gardens and some water parks. Plenty to do out there. And St Pete is beautiful.
    Just keep in mind it's all going to be hot as balls!
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  • mensane
    mensane Posts: 912
    for tampa....

    2 words...

    Ybor City
  • Pearl Juli
    Pearl Juli Posts: 1,213
    WPB...mmm...

    the island of Palm Beach, the beaches and Donald Trump's place? hahaha

    Downtown. Clematis St. and Cityplace


    Fun Depot? :p
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  • marcPJfan
    marcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 852
    Thanks for all the suggestions. Are there short fishing trips in tampa? That would be really cool. :)
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  • nukeboot
    nukeboot Posts: 1,465
    If you want to do a short fishing trip, I'd suggest staying on Clearwater Beach. That's where a lot of the day trippers put out.

    Plus, it's one of the top 10 beaches in the country (per Dr. Beach). Beautiful white sand.

    And June is off-season, so rates are lower.
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  • marcPJfan
    marcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 852
    nukeboot wrote:
    If you want to do a short fishing trip, I'd suggest staying on Clearwater Beach. That's where a lot of the day trippers put out.

    Plus, it's one of the top 10 beaches in the country (per Dr. Beach). Beautiful white sand.

    And June is off-season, so rates are lower.
    Thanks! I found this place online. http://clearwatersportfishing.com/index.htm
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  • nukeboot
    nukeboot Posts: 1,465
    marcdmbfan wrote:
    Thanks! I found this place online. http://clearwatersportfishing.com/index.htm

    That looks very nice.

    There are also several large "party boats" that leave from Clearwater marina.
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  • marcPJfan
    marcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 852
    nukeboot wrote:
    That looks very nice.

    There are also several large "party boats" that leave from Clearwater marina.
    You just read my mind. :) Yeah, with 4 of us I think the "party boat" is the way to go. We have those here down at South Padre Island. They're only about $25 per person.
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  • nukeboot
    nukeboot Posts: 1,465
    Here are two party boat companies out of Clearwater that might be worth a look:

    http://www.queenfleet.com/queen/index.cfm

    http://www.doubleeagledeepseafishing.com/
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    mensane wrote:
    for tampa....

    2 words...

    Ybor City


    Ybor was cool about six years ago. Now it is a bunch of wannabe punk thugs who want to fight.
  • release30
    release30 Posts: 2,051
    unsung wrote:
    Ybor was cool about six years ago. Now it is a bunch of wannabe punk thugs who want to fight.

    TRUE... Last time I went up there to see NIN and QOTSA it was littered with thugs...I wound up at the Hard Rock and had a good time...
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
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  • 3sheets
    3sheets Posts: 290
    WPB: not much culturally speaking. just stick to the beaches during the day and if you want an after party you can go to Clematis St. However, there won't be too much going on since it's early/mid-week.

    Tampa: Ybor is not what it used to be. besides, you can go there for aftershow fun if you want. as for tampa, there's the Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium during the day. one spot NOT to miss during the day is the Dali Museum in St. Pete. worth it. also, check to see if there are any Tampa Bay Rays games during the day. it's only a few blocks from the Dali museum. there are also some other museums in tampa like a photograhers and holocaust museum and other art galleries if that's your thing.
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  • release30
    release30 Posts: 2,051
    West Palm does have a new bar called Dr. Feelgoods owned by Vince Neil that may be good on Weds. nite...I know there Thursdays are good...Actually Dave Navarro is playing there this Thursday nite...
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • nukeboot
    nukeboot Posts: 1,465
    unsung wrote:
    Ybor was cool about six years ago. Now it is a bunch of wannabe punk thugs who want to fight.

    Another reason to stay at the beach.

    I almost never get sucker punched when I'm
    drinking umbrella cocktails at the beach bar.

    :D
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  • marcPJfan
    marcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 852
    nukeboot wrote:
    Here are two party boat companies out of Clearwater that might be worth a look:

    http://www.queenfleet.com/queen/index.cfm

    http://www.doubleeagledeepseafishing.com/
    Awesome! That second one looks like it might work. 1-5pm.

    Thanks for all the suggestions. For WPB I think the kids will chill by the pool at the hotel or check out the beach.

    If we have time we'd love to hit that Dali Museum in Tampa.
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  • Red Mosquito
    Red Mosquito Charlotte, NC Posts: 77
    In my opinion, I enjoy St. Petersburg/Clearwater way more than Tampa. All you have to do is cross one of many bridges west over Tampa Bay into St. Pete. It is only about 20 minutes away. The Dali museum is in St. Pete, not Tampa and it is worth it.

    Tampa is dirty and Ybor City used to be a nice entertainment district, but now it is just completely worthless unless you are under 23 years old.

    Having said that, the St. Pete Times Forum (in downtown Tampa) is in a somewhat OK area.
  • marcPJfan
    marcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 852
    Red Mosquito wrote:
    In my opinion, I enjoy St. Petersburg/Clearwater way more than Tampa. All you have to do is cross one of many bridges west over Tampa Bay into St. Pete. It is only about 20 minutes away. The Dali museum is in St. Pete, not Tampa and it is worth it.

    Tampa is dirty and Ybor City used to be a nice entertainment district, but now it is just completely worthless unless you are under 23 years old.

    Having said that, the St. Pete Times Forum (in downtown Tampa) is in a somewhat OK area.
    Cool. We'll have to check out St. Pete then. I know I want to hit the Yuengling brewery tour. :)
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