The holiday season is coming up soon, and with it comes time away from the office and school. This blog is your guide to maximizing your free time, from ways to feel like a tourist in your own hometown to some seasonal events that are set up for the locals of the community to enjoy. With this blog in your corner, you’re sure to make a short holiday vacation feel like it’s lasted all year long.
A Hometown Tourist
If you just purchased a new home in time for the holidays, it’s only natural that your extended family will be coming to visit you in your new space! Just because you’re staying in town for the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t discover a hidden gem just under your nose. Tampa Bay and it’s adjacent suburbs are filled with a rich history and culture with beautiful landscapes to explore, from picturesque Bayshore Boulevard to historic Ybor City.
If you’re looking for places in your own hometown to treat like a tourist destination, be sure to check out this guide to the most Instagrammable spots in Tampa Bay. From rooftop venues like Rooftop 220 at Armature Works to enough murals to fill a scavenger hunt in Hyde Park Village, this city offers a number of spots that anyone can enjoy.
Events for Everyone
Whether you’ve got family in town that you need to entertain or you want to pack your family into the car and find something going on near you, you’re in luck—Tampa offers tons of seasonal events that are sure to please everybody in your circle. If you want to really lean into the oh-so-chilly Florida winter spirit, spend an afternoon ice skating at Advent Health Center Ice! This ice rink is a great place to learn how to ice skate for the first time if you’re a Sunshine State native, or return to your roots if you’re a northerner turned Floridian.
If you really want to dive into the holiday season, visit the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, which began November 16th and will run until January 5th of the New Year. Ten local boutiques will offer gift ideas for everybody in your list, and the event’s location offers a great view of the Hillsborough River.
Whether you’re discovering one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems that are available all year long or making it a point to visit some of the seasonal events the city is offering, you’re sure to find something in Tampa that will stretch your holiday vacation. From finding places to keep your Instagram feed on point to picking up ice skating for the first time, Tampa has something for everyone. For more ways to make the most of your holiday vacation, be sure to Like Lennar on Facebook.
