Things to Do in Ybor City, Tampa’s Historic Cigar District
Cigar factory tours, Florida's oldest restaurant, real Cuban bread and 7th Avenue nightlife: how to spend a day and a night in Tampa's historic Ybor City.
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Best Hotels in Tampa: Water Street, Downtown and Ybor City
Where to stay in Tampa, from The Tampa EDITION on Water Street to Hotel Haya in Ybor City and the Epicurean in SoHo, with room counts and who each suits.
Tampa vs. St. Petersburg: Where to Base Your Bay Area Trip
Tampa has the bigger city scene; St. Pete has the walkable waterfront and the beaches. Here is how to choose where to base your Tampa Bay trip.
Things to Do in St. Petersburg, Florida
The Dalí Museum, St. Pete Pier, the Saturday Morning Market, Second Saturday ArtWalk and the best of Central Avenue, with prices, hours and parking.
Things to Do in Sanford, Florida: RiverWalk, Breweries and Alive After 5
Sanford pairs a five-mile lakefront trail with a brick downtown full of breweries, antique shops and a beloved German restaurant. Here is how to spend a day, or a Thursday night, on Lake Monroe.
Tampa Bay Travel Guide: Tampa, St. Pete and the Gulf Beaches
How to plan a Tampa Bay trip: what to do in Tampa and St. Petersburg, which Gulf beaches to pick, the best small-town day trips, and when to go.
Best Hotels in Jacksonville: Riverfront, Riverside and the Beaches
From riverfront towers downtown to a 1925 beach landmark and a classic Ponte Vedra resort, here's where to stay in Jacksonville and who each hotel suits.
Key West vs. Key Largo: Which Key Fits Your Trip?
Key West is a walkable historic town; Key Largo is a quiet base for snorkeling and diving an hour from Miami. Here is how to choose, or do both.
Things to Do in Gainesville: Springs, Museums and Downtown
Wild bison on the prairie, a 120-foot sinkhole, a free art museum and clear springs nearby. Here's how to spend a few days in Gainesville.
Things to Do in Islamorada: Art, Water and the Upper Keys
Fishing, galleries, tarpon feeding and calm beaches: a practical guide to Islamorada in the Upper Keys, with the Morada Way art walk dates and where to eat.
Things to Do in Mount Dora: Antiques, Lakefront and Festivals
Mount Dora is the small lake town Orlando locals escape to: antique malls, a lighthouse on Lake Dora, a packed festival calendar and two million holiday lights. Here is how to plan a day or a weekend.
Things to Do in Miami When It Rains: Museums, Gardens and Shows
Where to go when it rains in Miami, from PAMM, Frost Science and Vizcaya to free museums, Coral Gables bookstores and live music, with hours and prices.