We may be preparing to leave for Sweden shortly – we made a handful of dinner reservations on Saturday night to carry us through the trip – but it got me thinking about what a great month we had exploring locally here in the Tampa Bay area. Having a toddler has definitely forced us to get creative with our weekend plans, and we’ve uncovered some awesome new places in the process. Here are a few from just this past month:
Florida Avenue Brewing in Wesley Chapel, FL
We have been here a few times now, and it continues to prove a great spot to bring visitors when they’re visiting us up here in the North Tampa area. The beer garden is huge, and now is the perfect time to enjoy it before the weather gets too hot. We had a great lunch here earlier this month with my father-in-law.
Gunner Paw Park in Zephyrhills, FL
Our pups may not travel like they used to – in 2020, they joined us on adventures to Georgia and North Carolina – but we still try to explore with them locally! This was a great dog park that we discovered nearby in Zephyrhills, and it came with a bonus: a cool playground for our son as well.
Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish, FL
We joined what seemed like hundreds of families in Parrish for a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine! It was my first visit to the Florida Railroad Museum, which is definitely off the beaten path, but worth visiting if you have a vehicle-obsessed kid. We met up with other parent friends, and it was a blast for the kiddos to ride a real train!
I’ve talked about KRATE before on the blog, but it continues to be a winner as far as local activities are involved. We went there for a car show in the middle of the month that our son loved. Then it proved a great option to meet my parents for lunch this past weekend, since there are so many restaurants to choose from!
We just went here yesterday with my in-laws, and it was such a treat! The restaurant is located at the Tampa North Flight Center, so we got to watch all kinds of propeller planes take off and land during breakfast. The food was also tasty, and really reasonably priced. It’s no surprise that our traveling toddler loves airplanes!
Dinosaur World in Plant City, FL
This theme park already got its own dedicated post, but it remains a March highlight. Our son has regularly asked to see the pictures from our visit there at the beginning of the month, and I’m sure we’ll be making a return trip in the future. For all the experiences it offers, the price just can’t be beat!
As great as March was, I know April is going to be even better. Here’s to a spring full of new adventures – happy travels, y’all!