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Tampa Bay Area Hidden Gems in to Explore on a Day Trip

Here are a couple of hidden gems in the Tampa Bay area to explore. We are so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world….

Tampa Bay Area Hidden Gems in to Explore on a Day Trip
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Here are a couple of hidden gems in the Tampa Bay area to explore. We are so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. A place where many people spend a lot of money to vacation and it's all right in our backyard. There are the normal places to visit, like the malls, theme parks, and the well-known Clearwater beach, but J.R. and Launa each have a place to share with you that they like to go for some fun.

Carillon Parkway Area

Launa loves to take her dog for a walk to enjoy the cooler weather around the Carillon Parkway Area. There is a great walkway surrounded by tons of nature. A great place to just get away from the hustle and bustle of the day and clear your head.

Treasure Island

One of the best places in Tampa Bay is Treasure Island. Super walkable with shops and a really cool beach vibe. With all that walking you are gonna get hungry and some of J.R.'s favorite places to get some grub are Ricky T's Bar & Grille, VIP, and Sloppy Joe's on the Beach. Finish the day off with a walk on the beach!

It makes a great day trip to feel like you are on vacation and not super crowded with tourists.

Listen:

Hear more about hidden gems in Tampa Bay (:54) on the Experience Tampa Bay in 10 Minutes or Less podcast. Get ready to cruise out of the Port of Tampa (3:09) and discover all the amazing food coming to the Florida State Fair (5:53).

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Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.