While we already just rang in the New Year, we all know
what’s just a little over a month away. Valentine’s Day! And the more
preparation you have for you and your sweetheart, the better! Be it three
weeks, months or years, America loves embracing this holiday. Sales on
chocolate, cards and flowers will obviously abound but for the Tampa resident,
there are a few local attractions and events you can take advantage of to make
this Valentine’s Day very special.
Something fun and unique to do would be to take part in the
“Wild at Heart” event at the Lowry Park Zoo. Taking place on both the 14th
and 15th, guests will be treated to a three hour event. Food is
provided, as well as an open bar. So what’s it entail, you ask? It covers love
in the animal kingdom. They discuss pairing, partnering and mating habits. This
will mark the 9th annual “Wild at Heart” event. There will be a tour
on which you’ll hear some pretty interesting stories. Reservations are required
so don’t delay!
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Another fun Valentine’s adventure would be the Yacht
Starship Dinner Cruise. You’ll sail aboard America’s first three diamond rated dining
yacht. They offer private seating as well as award winning food. Their
Executive Chef and Galley Staff will see to it that you enjoy a sumptuous three
course meal, with optional 4th appetizer also available for a little
extra. The menu does change seasonally but is guaranteed to delight year
around. After you finish you can relax or do a little light dancing as you
listen to romantic classics. You’ll be given a spectacular view of the bay
because you’ll be floating right on it!
You can also take your date to Channelside. There’s plenty
to do there and it’s centrally located. They have bowling, shopping and
restaurants, right on the Bay. You can hit all three and never have to get into
your car! Places like Taverna Opa or Fusion Flambe offer delicious food.
Splitsville is an upscale bowling alley, you read that right, that offers and
full bar and does enforce a dress code! There are ice cream shops,
chocolate or wine shops to just name a few. Also With all those choices,
Channelside is a one stop shop for all Valentine’s ideas!
Another one stop shop would be Ybor City! Restaurants are
running various specials so you can “fall in love with Ybor.” Bernini which has
“Innovative Italian Cuisine” has half priced pasta and entrees along with $2
Finlandia martinis. You’ll have make to a reservation for this deal and some
time constraints apply. There’s also the Blue Ship Cafe. They offer tasty
Creole and seafood as well as your typical sandwiches. Their Valentine’s
special is dinner for two complete with champagne. You’ll want to call for
reservations for this as well. This is only a little of what Ybor is offering
couples to spend their romantic day/night together.
For the hockey fan in your life, which is probably rare in
Florida but they are here, the Tampa Bay Lightning is playing on that most
romantic of days. It’s live action from professional sports teams that’s sure
to put a different twist on the normal Valentine’s date.
There’s plenty more to do in Tampa but these ideas should
jump start on your way to the most romantic Valentine’s you’ve ever had!
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