Take a peek at these hidden gems in the Tampa Bay area

You won’t want to miss these jaw-dropping spots.

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The St. Pete Pier extends from Tampa Bay to downtown St. Petersburg. | Photo by @flyingphoenix

Rabbit rabbit. A new month is here Tampa Bay, and we’re here to take you to some of our favorite hidden gems. I mean... that’s what we do around here.

  • First off, if you haven’t been yet, we highly recommend a visit to the Tampa Riverwalk . There’s so many lesser known spots along the 2.6 mile path, like Ulele, American Social, and Armature Works.
  • Next up has got to be the St. Pete Pier — and the highly underrated Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille. And we recommend grabbing a perch at the Pier’s end to watch the sunset. Did you know that sometimes there’s even dolphins?
  • And finally, we recommend taking a trip to International Plaza & Bay Street . There’s a lot of under the radar brands to shop, like Louis Vuitton, Lush, Lululemon, and Urban Outfitters.

Just kidding. Happy April Fools’ Day, TBAY. You knew that was coming.

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Bailey is based in St. Petersburg, FL, but hails from Ocala: the “horse capitol of the world.” Previously, she reported on education for WUSF Public Media, seniors for The Tampa Bay Times, and local government and communities for The Miami Herald and The Palm Beach Post. Happiest with sand on her sneakers, she loves visiting new parks and neighborhoods.