April Local Love List: 10 Must-Visit Spots in Tampa Bay

March 28, 2022
| 15:41 PM

Spring into April with UNATION’s April local love list! Explore all the must-visit spots in Tampa Bay to enjoy this month and discover new fun activities to try with those you care about. This April local love list offers lots of Tampa Bay favorites, from tasty restaurants to shopping hot spots!

Picnic Boys 5 - April Local Love List: Must-Visit Spots in Tampa Bay

📷 The Picnic Boys

The Picnic Boys

Celebrate your April babies and any other momentous moments this month with The Picnic Boys. They provide premier pop-up picnics in various locations around the Tampa Bay area. Whether you want a picnic out in a stunning park, on a popular local beach, or in the comfort of your backyard, the Picnic Boys help you create a dream picnic fit for any occasion and location.

They also offer a range of themed arrangements to choose from and different set packages to try to match your aesthetic. Before enjoying a sunny April local love list picnic, don’t forget to charge your phone so you can capture insta-worthy pics!

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📷 Donatello

Donatello Italian Restaurant

Italian cuisine paired with live jazz just makes sense, and Donatello offers both! Donatello joins our list of tasty April local love list: must-visit spots in Tampa to check out. They serve traditional dishes from as far south as Naples to the Amalfi coast, featuring dishes derived from Italian, northern-style cooking.

We have yet to try their range of delicious dishes, but when we do, we are excited to get our hands on their Cannelloni Donatello, rolled fresh pasta stuffed with veal, mozzarella, glazed with besciamella, and tomato sauce. Other must-try dishes from their menu include their Insalata Caprese – fresh tomato and mozzarella served with basil and a vinaigrette drizzle – and their Calamari Fritti!

Hours & Location

📍 232 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609

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Timberline Glamping - April Local Love List

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Timberline Glamping

With spring weather kicking into gear, the leaves are returning, and the flowers are blooming. It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and go glamping with Timberline! From large safari tents to retro RVs, Timberline offers glamourous, cozy camping options at the Hillsborough River State Park. They’ve got glamping kits fit for a gals getaway, romantic escapade, and a family weekend adventure.

Location

📍 Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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Mekenita Cantina - April Local Love List

Mekenita Mexican Grille

Indulge in a range of dynamic dishes inspired by Oaxacan traditions and filled with fresh pacific ingredients at Mekenita Cantina. Whether you are continuing or just hopping onto the Taco Tuesday train, join Mekenita for some Tuesday taco deals and cozy dining conditions with their “mi casa su casa” attitude. While you are relishing their $2.50 taco deals, complete your meal with their churros! We 100% recommend them.

Hours & Location

📍6707 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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Flocale Food Hall - April Local Love List

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FLocale Food Hall

Savor crispy hot chicken, fresh NY-style pizza, Philly cheesesteaks, and a cold craft beer with Flocale Food Hall. On March 24^th, King of the Coop, Westshore Pizza, and Rock Brothers Pizza joined forces to create a one-stop shop serving some of the tastiest must-have spots in Tampa Bay all in one location. One of our favorites is the biddy tenders from King of the Coop and West Shore Pizza’s garlic knots.

Hours & Location

📍 5910 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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Oronzo Italian

For fast-casual Italian food sold at an affordable price, head on over to Oronzo Italian. Their classic spaghetti and meatballs are our favorite! If you want to switch it up? Make it into a spaghetti burrito! Other delicious delights on their menu worth trying include their healthy power bowls packed with farro, chicken, balsamic, and veggies galore. All the comfort dishes you can think of, you’ll find them at Oronzo!

Hours & Locations

📍 1120 Gramercy Lane D-200, Tampa, FL 33607

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Pour House - Gingerbeard - April Local Love List

Pour House Tampa / Gingerbeard Coffee

If you’ve got a lot of afternoon work or study to tackle this April, pack your gear and head on over to Pour House where you’ll also find Gingerbeard Coffee inside! Pour House and Gingerbeard both offer a great place to get work done in maximum comfort, meet up with friends, plus we love that they’re dog-friendly!

Start your day with one of the coffee’s on tap from Gingerbeard to fuel your morning. Outside of work hours, you can relish Pour House’s large selection of craft beers, wines, kombucha, and weekly happy hours specials. Did we mention that they have freshly made popcorn on rotation and endless puppy treats on hand? To even further spoil your puppy, you can also ask for a pup cup!

Hours & Location

📍 1208 E. Kennedy, Suite 112, Tampa, FL 33602

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The Poke Company

We love a must-visit spot in Tampa Bay that treats our puppies and ourselves! The Poke Company serves quick healthy fixings and a dog-friendly space for all to enjoy. They do Dog Poke Nights on Thursdays, and you can ask for an all-natural doggy treat for your pup whenever you stop by. Plus, they serve kombucha and chicken and steak options for non-seafood lovers.

Hours & Location

📍 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd #116, Tampa, FL 33602

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Dwell Home Market

Are you re-doing your home for a spring refresh? This April, find in-stock furniture and custom art to refurbish your home with unique features. Dwell customizes the frame, size, and pattern of your art, helping you achieve a special piece fit for you and your home. As you peruse their impressive collection, indulge in their served coffee, beer, or wine to accompany your shopping experience with a refreshing drink. To top it all off, Dwell has food trucks out almost every day!

Hours & Location

📍 4912 S. Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

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Pirate Water Taxi - April Local Love List

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Pirate Water Taxi

Exploring downtown Tampa Bay with Pirate Water Taxi is one of our favorite way to travel around! They offer you a ride around other must-visit spots in Tampa Bay, including the Riverwalk, Straz Center, Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and more. Don’t want to ride all day? Don’t worry! They provide one-way passes for $15. This is one of the best modes of transportation to take when your friends are in town so they can see the beauty of Tampa from the water!

Hours and Location

📍 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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10 Must-Visit Spots in Tampa Bay and More

Make the most out of this April local love list and explore some of the top must-visit spots in Tampa Bay this month.

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Serafina Besecker

Serafina is a blogger and author for UNATION's Stuff to Do City Guides. For more insight on the best events and things to do near you, downl...