Heading to tampa for Memorial Day....need help

auggiedawg · May 25, 2011

Whats up fellas. My gf and I will be doing a memorial day getaway in tampa this weekend. Friday, sat, & sun. I live 3.5 hrs east of tampa in st.augustine. We are definitely going to take in a rays vs. indians game, but other than that, we are just playing it by ear. I am 37, and she is 30, and pretty much like everything.

Got a pretty decent deal at the Marriott in Clearwater through priceline for 3 nights.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpapg-courtyard-st-petersburg-clearwater/

I know in previous posts some have suggested the following....

Hard Rock for a little gambling. Anything else cool going on here for the weekend of memorial day?

Busch Gardens - not a huge fan of rollercoasters, and dont wanna drop lots of money
The Florida Aquarium - ripoff? worth a trip?
Lobster Pot - for good seafood...other good dinner spots off the beaten path??
Beach - Clearwater beach (Pier 60)...Fort desoto park....Honeymoon/Caladesi Island
International plaza - not really sure about this??
Sports Bars - any good sports bars near my area worthy of catching some NBA playoffs during the weekend?

Not a big time roller by any means, but dont mind spending a few pennies on a good dinner out and a good time. Just really open to anything you locals can come up with.

thanks everyone

Fishhead · May 25, 2011

You mentioned many great places........

I would check out DERBY LANE.........great dogtrack and a very nice pokerroom........beautiful venue.

I would X the Lobster Pot.......

barman · May 25, 2011

Just saw this thread and was going to suggest you hire FISHHEAD as a tour guide....He's not cheap, but he Knows His Stuff

BUT, I see he's already checked in here so I'll leave you two to figure out the details of his employ.

Tuckman · May 25, 2011

I just spent a week down in Siesta key, which is like 45 minutes away..Might not be a better beach imo in the area..

Whitest/softest sand you will come across

auggiedawg · May 25, 2011

thanks for the suggestion on derby lane fish.

yea, i checked out the lobster pot menu....sheesh, just a little steep in price. Meals for 2 would run around $150. Thats a lot of taco bell runs

again, thanks

Fishhead said:
You mentioned many great places........

I would check out DERBY LANE.........great dogtrack and a very nice pokerroom........beautiful venue.

I would X the Lobster Pot.......

5teamparlay · May 26, 2011

I'll
Be at the Hard Rock all weekend fri sat sun and mon --- putting food in my kids mouths...

Will try to add some tips here.

Rays are in town, Friday night they are giving out some cool Shield TShirts.

Want to visit St. Augustine sometime likewise.

VIEJODINOSAUR · May 26, 2011

Mons Venus....

Hookandcrook+ · May 26, 2011

Stop by my place, food is good and it has a sports bar feel. Checkout the menu it is not to expensive. There is also some good pictures so you can get the feel of the place.

http://bungalowtampa.com/

barman · May 26, 2011

H&C, what does "my place" mean?

I've heard friendly reviews of that Bungalow from JP and his crew on 1010 Sports radio

Hookandcrook+ · May 26, 2011

I am the owner. We had JP last year do a live broadcast every Thursday and Friday. Glad to hear someone heard it. lol

barman · May 26, 2011

Right on....I greatly preefer the shared exchanges on both 1010 and 1040 most days rather than the one-man show on 620. I'm guessing the ad rates are quite a bit different

PatrickMcIrish · May 27, 2011

VIEJO DINOSAUR said:
Mons Venus....

This. Also if you have the woman Ybor City is a nice play to hang for a night. In Tampa though, careful driving back to Clearwater.

Fishhead · May 27, 2011

Hookandcrook said:
I am the owner. We had JP last year do a live broadcast every Thursday and Friday. Glad to hear someone heard it. lol

Will try to make a visit before my departure from Florida...........

5teamparlay · May 27, 2011

FH. Give
Me a heads up if you head up there.

Hookandcrook+ · May 31, 2011

Let me know when and the first round is on me.

Heading to tampa for Memorial Day....need help

Search

auggiedawg

New member

Fishhead

Active member

barman

Honey Badger Don't Give A Shit

Tuckman

New member

auggiedawg

New member

5teamparlay

Member

VIEJODINOSAUR

Member

Hookandcrook+

New member

barman

Honey Badger Don't Give A Shit

Hookandcrook+

New member

barman

Honey Badger Don't Give A Shit

PatrickMcIrish

SportsOptions/Line up with the pros

Fishhead

Active member

5teamparlay

Member

Hookandcrook+

New member

Forum statistics

Share this page