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One of the best parts about living in Tampa Bay is the year round activities. Most of the year is filled with sunny days and warm weather so you never…

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One of the best parts about living in Tampa Bay is the year round activities. Most of the year is filled with sunny days and warm weather so you never miss a chance to get outside. If you’re looking for ideas of what to do this weekend, look no further. Par-TEE on the Pier is back with mini golf at Armature Works.

Par-TEE on the Pier is back on December 9 and December 10 with their 9 hole miniature golf course and chipping game. Attendees can enjoy a waterfront game of miniature golf, unwind with some drinks and watch the sunset over the water.

No need to worry about the golf balls because according to the event organizers, they are biodegradable and turn into fish food. Both of these events are open to all ages, so it will be fun for the whole family to enjoy.

What does Par-TEE on the Pier cost?

You can purchase tickets ahead of time through Eventbrite, or wait until the day of at the event table. For the Miniature Golf Course, tickets will be $8 per person. Tickets include a golf club and a ball to use to play the course, 9-hole miniature golf course, scorecard, and any children under the age of 6 can join a paying golfer.

If you’d like to test your chipping skills in the chipping competition, tickets will be $4 per ball or $35 for 10 balls. You can purchase your tickets online beforehand, or onsite at the check-in table. Your chipping drive tickets will include a golf club and the biodegradable balls purchased with your ticket.

Schedule for golf times at Par-TEE on the Pier:

Mini Golf Times:

  • Saturday, November 5th: 12:00-8:00 pm
  • Sunday, November 6th: 12:00-6:00 pm

Chipping Times:

  • Saturday, November 5th: 2:00-8:00 pm
  • Sunday, November 6th: 12:00-6:00 pm

To learn more about the Par-TEE on the Pier event at Armature Works this weekend, click here.

Everybody always wants that 'Instagram-worthy' photo op whenever they're in town. Luckily, Tampa is packed full of 'Instagrammable' spots! Much like Nashville and other big cities, Tampa is becoming more and more of a mural city each week. It seems like every time we go downtown, there's new artwork to be admired and shared. We are including the best Instagram-worthy murals on this list and other perfect Tampa backdrops that are guaranteed to get you tons of likes.

What's new in Tampa?

There are lots of new things to see and do in Downtown Tampa. It seems like Water Street is constantly transforming with new restaurants, condos, and art fixtures. Recently there was a light show on Water Street that illuminated the entire street blue and gave you the feel of being "underwater".

Tips and hacks to get that perfect Insta photo

Sure you could just point and shoot and let the editing apps do the rest. Or you can adjust these settings in your phone to help you get that perfect shot without relying on a bunch of editing.

    Now that you have all the basic tips you need, here are the top 5 'Instagrammable' spots in Tampa for the perfect photo op

    Rooftop Bars

    There are plenty of rooftop bars in Tampa to get you that perfect skyline photo. M.Bird at Armature Works is one of the more popular ones. Beacon, the tallest rooftop bar just recently opened in Tampa. You can find breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and the waterfront.

    Sparkman Wharf

    There are tons of photo opportunities at Sparkman Wharf. Whether you want to show your love for the 813 in front of the Tampa sign or by the neon heart and peace sign murals. Or you can hang in their open seating area for a more chilled vibe. Either way, Sparkman has the perfect backdrop for you.

    Edition Hotel

    Tampa's best-named hotel is a great spot for artsy photo-ops. The luminated staircase offers an appealing optical illusion, the Arts Club has plenty of seductive lighting, and the rooftop pool has so many options for a great backdrop!

    Murals

    Tampa postcard, Ray Charles, Tom Brady, Beyoncé, Tampa Bay Lightning. There are so many different themes for murals across Tampa. Visittampabay.com has a list of all the major ones you can check out here. 

    Tampa postcard mural

    Riverwalk

    It's especially great during championship boat parades, but any day will do! Take a stroll at sunset to get some gorgeous colors and the University of Tampa as your background!

    Originally from the Midwest and moved down to Tampa Bay after college. When Daniel is not working on Beasley Content, you can find him fishing or skateboarding. Daniel enjoys writing about local restaurants across the Tampa Bay area, Florida lottery stories, and concert reviews/photos.