We plan to go to Magic Kingdom Saturday, December 6th 2025. Epcot, Sunday, December 7th, 2025 If you would like to do Disney world with us after the wedding, We can assist you with discounted tickets.

The Tampa Riverwalk is an approximately 2.5-mile-long paved scenic trail that runs along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. Anchored by Armature Works to the north and the Tampa Bay History Center to the south, the Riverwalk affords easy access to the Water Street Tampa and Channel districts, and Sparkman Wharf. Recent visitors were impressed by how well-maintained and clean the trail is, and noted that it's an ideal place to stretch your legs and get some exercise.

The Florida Aquarium houses a massive collection of marine life – more than 8,000 animals, by the last count. Past visitors said it'll take you two to three hours to make your way through the maze of stingrays, moray eels, sea turtles and other critters that live here, not to mention the touch tanks and casual habitat presentations.

Pronounced ee-bore, this northeast enclave of Tampa was once a hotbed for hand-rolled cigars – at the turn of the 20th century factory workers rolled millions of cigars annually, making Tampa the "Cigar Capital of the World." Now, it's a mash of old and new; the lively bars and pubs represent the modern city; the brick streets and historic streetcar serve as a tribute to the neighborhood's past. A tour of J.C. Newman Cigar Company provides a peek into the only remaining cigar factory in Ybor City, appealing to both cigars smokers and nonsmokers.

Outdoorsy visitors and locals alike flock to Hillsborough River State Park, which sits about 20 miles northeast of downtown Tampa. Offering Class II rapids (a rarity in Florida), camping, four nature trails totaling more than 7 miles, beautiful scenery, wildlife viewing and historic sites, the park has a recreation opportunity for everyone.

Inside Sparkman Wharf you'll find more than a dozen restaurants operating out of shipping containers offering counter take-away service. There are plenty of choices when it comes to the types of food so everyone can easily find something they'd like for lunch or dinner. Once you've decided what to eat, have a seat in the dining garden and enjoy your meal, oftentimes accompanied by live music.

Spanning nearly 60 acres, ZooTampa at Lowry Park boasts natural habitats, educational shows and interactive animal encounters, water play areas and a handful of rides, all about 5 miles from downtown Tampa. Here, you'll find more than 1,000 animals from around the world, including African elephants, koalas, orangutans, penguins and tigers, among other species.