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Under $100: Tampa, FL

by Angelique Platas

Sep 28, 2017

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Under $100 / North America

Begin the day with breakfast or brunch at Daily Eats in Tampa, Fla. The modern space and trendy menu boasts an array of sandwiches, vegetarian bowls and classic breakfast favorites for less than $10 each.

Venture to Lettuce Lake Regional Park, located just 30 minutes outside of center city Tampa along the Hillsborough River. With more than 240 acres of woods and paved paths for biking, hiking and running, visitors can roam scenic trails for hours. Enjoy wildlife views from the observation tower along the boardwalk, take a free nature walking tour or head out on the river with a kayak or canoe for $2.

Head back to the city for some shopping, dining and fun in the sun. Walk around downtown Tampa and explore various free historical attractions from the Tampa Firefighters Museum, built in 1911, to the J.C Newman Cigar Company founded in 1915.

Make for the Manatee Viewing Center and watch manatees congregate in the warm waters surrounding Tampa Bay’s power plant. Enjoy some sunbathing and swimming at Ben T. Davis Beach. Rocky Point provides an array of activities from pick-up volleyball games and biking trails to shaded picnic areas and a relaxing beach.

Head out on the town for dinner and enjoy upscale dining at Oystercatchers Restaurant. Dine al fresco with a bayside view from the chic Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay restaurant.

Enjoy a drink in any of the many streetside bars and lounges. Grab a late night snack at La Pelotera Latin Food Truck, located on Linebaugh Avenue, from 6 p.m.–1 a.m., and offering authentic Latin cuisine for affordable prices.

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