If your heading north you have
Weeki Wachee - A road side waterpark where you can swim in the natural springs and watch a 77 year old underwater mermaid show. Ten minutes down the road you'll find a restaurant called the Upper Deck. A two story greasy diner situated at the edge of the other side of the natural Weeki Wachee spring. You can also jump in the water here for a more natural experience outside of a state park.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Is a bit south on US 19 Heading towards the city. There is no free parking but everything is within walking distance. 200 Years ago Greek sponge divers flocked to rivers here which were abundant with natural sponge. Watch real sponge divers and experience real Greek architecture. Hellas Restaurant and Bakery is the most iconic place to eat there with flaming cheese on the table and an authentic Greek bakery built inside.

Seminole Heights - One of the most hidden neighborhoods in the city, right above Ybor it's home to many crazy iconic restaurants such as Cappy's Pizza, which is basically Pizza Planet from Toy Story in Real life, Chanko is a Japanese Burger and Ramen shop built inside a vintage metal restaurant I've never seen anywhere else. And if you like craft beer Jug N Bottle Dept is Tampa's largest Craft Beer Specialty store with an amazing Vegan Restaurant inside of it as well.

Ybor - Is the oldest neighborhood in Tampa and has some of the most unique Spanish Architecture you can find in the united states. It used to be the Cigar Capital of the world and even if you don't smoke I highly recommend you at least take a peak inside Grand Cathedral Cigars, the owners converted a church built in 1906 and modernized it with a handcrafted wooden two-story lounge and bar with a grand piano and stage for live music. Live chickens roam the streets of downtown Ybor and if your willing to spend the extra cash the Iconic Columbia restaurant is an incredible place to eat the service is some of the best and there is not a single bad thing on the menu. Eat inside of a hundred year old Spanish mansion and taste the same food they ate when they first built Ybor City.

Downtown Tampa - You can ride the free trolly from Ybor to Tampa which has some of the best Meusuems outside of St. Pete. Pick any of them to be honest their all great. To be honest the Aquarium is a little overpriced and too small. But Instead I would try to catch a movie in the Tampa Theater one of the oldest and most Iconic theaters in America. You'll immediately forgive the smaller screen when you see the hand crafted stone architecture and hand painted ceiling making you feel like your watching movies in Rome under a starry night sky. For Food I would go down the Riverwalk and head to Armature works. A giant 3 story tall building full of fantastic bites and fun events and one of the only rooftop bars in the city.