This garden was absolutely beautiful. Every plant, tree, shrub, and brush look like it was…read moreintentionally placed. It was peaceful and the customer service was amazing.

I went to Sunken Gardens on a Sunday and honestly just had a really chill time. It's a good spot to…read morespend an hour or 2 just walking around without feeling rushed. The place has been around forever so there's a bit of history to it and a ton of different plants throughout, which keeps it interesting as you go. They had a scavenger hunt going on which made it more fun than I expected, and my favorite part was easily the huge koi fish. I didn't realize how big they get until seeing them up close. Also got a nice discount on Groupon so that was a win. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and want something low key.

Need a safe, cozy, place for kids to romp on a cold day?…read more This mom loving & kid friendly location has education & fun and with a monthly membership you can pop in everyday to learn n play. Check out the womb room and the exhibits about birthing through the ages an in different cultures. Guys can try on the pregnancy vest (ladies can too!) & get a sense of the preggers experience. It's heavy and can modify by month or trimester (can't remember which). There is also a gift shop of wonderful goodies and motherhood based original art. This museum was founded and is run by Joy Rose, a rocking feminist and front woman of Housewives on Prozac. So, clearly the museum supports moms who rock, as seen through many years of Joy's 'Mamapalooza' events. Go now!

I feel like it's my mother instinct in me to write this review. The museum was very educational. I…read morelearned about some of the most famous mothers in America. Also the bathrooms are pretty clean (something any mother can appreciate).

Location: Childrens Museum Date: June 27, 2026…read moreService: Museum Today me and my friends went to a children's museum to explore with the little ones. I'm happy there is air conditioning here to enjoy. As it is hot out here in Tampa Florida. They offer discount to military people and members as well this place has over two to three floors. The bathrooms are located on every floor. There is the present to assist you if you need some help.

To preface - I am writing this review as a mom of a 1.5 and 2.5 year old but providing my insight…read moreas a former homeschooled child (2nd grade - 6th grade) visiting museums ad nauseam. The set up of this museum is underwhelming but overwhelming in the moment. After purchasing tickets, you walk immediately into a water table area which is quite large but hard for little kids to interact with the water. By little kids, I mean 1.5 (walking age) to 3 yo old. Big kids are running around and throwing balls into the water and there are maybe 5 step stools total to use to reach the water. It might be a nice add to have a little kids water area attached to the larger water table. Plus the seating for parents are plastic Adirondack chairs. Maybe they're easier to clean or replace but additional benches might be a better use of the seating. All in all, it's a rather jolting start to the museum experience. Next, you have to go back out to the lobby area to catch ONE elevator to go up to the second and third floors. The second floor was so packed, we could hardly get off the elevator. I have to preface, we are in spring break but I kid you not, every single station and toy was being used and the kids were FERAL. Bigger kids were running around, shoving younger kids out of the way (lord of the flys iykyk) which is understandable cause 6-9 year old are hyped up too. But the set up was really hard to go from one area to the next without elbowing someone in the face. The stations were cool but the flow is not the best. Speaking for 6-9 year olds too, it seemed hard for them to really play cause there were so many little kids in the way. I'm not sure how to combat something like this (accommodate for diff age ranges) but there was simply not enough space overall. And no big jungle gym or trampoline area or plastic ball area with nets for the opportunity to fling their little kid bodies around. The third floor was extremely underwhelming and a poor use of space. I think the skeleton of the dinosaur takes up way too much room and the space can be utilized a lot better by brining it down to the area with the train set. Upstairs could be a huge opportunity for a jungle gym, plastic ball pits or netting or airplanes or something else that is a lot more interactive. I feel like the set up of the museum is off. There is no natural flow and people get stuck in each of the stations. Especially if you have multiple kids you're trying to chase, it's kinda a nightmare. All in all, we won't be returning until the kids are older and it's way too hot outside to do anything else.

What a fun Museum type of place to go. We got in with our NARM membership so there wasn't any…read moreadditional fee. I loved how interactive the place is. There are so many videos and hands on activities. They have a rope tying station, They have stations where you lift the flaps and you can learn more. When they talk about the orange groves you walk into a little building front. Inside they have more information. When you learn about the shipping industry you walk into a shipping crate and there is a little interactive video. When you learn about the ships that carried cargo they have a room you go into and they have a video. You choose what route you take on the monitor and then it tells you a story with live action about where you go into a room and they have a video presentation. Spoiler alert, there are pirate ships involved. It has multiple screens and you feel like you're in a Hollywood live action movie. This place is a must see for those history buffs and those that like to be entertained and enjoy interactive exhibits.

We've visited the museum a few times now. It's so much fun bringing guests here to get a first hand…read morelook into the rich and diverse history of the Tampa Bay. Great spot to bring kids to.

my son & i came here to celebrate a bday party & it was such a good time! the entrance leads you…read moreright into the gift shop (parents be aware) - but the process was seamless to enter. there was a whole room w/ animatronic dinosaurs that moved - the boys loved that! there is a shaded patio w/ lots of seating for eating & a splash pad right next to it too. they had a food cart & some other options for snacks as well. the playground was extensively built & the park itself is a generous size. they had neat attractions such as gemstone panning, fossil digging, & a rideable dinosaur cart as well as a train! we had so much fun celebrating our friends & my son said he couldn't wait to go back again. see yall soon !!

Beware! Today my daughter was playing at the splash area and suddenly started screaming that she…read morewas bleeding. There was a screw tucked between the tiles and she cut her foot! The young manager was called and he seemed overwhelmed with what to do with a crying child. Really just overwhelmed with the situation. Overall I'm disheartened by the response by the team because as my daughter was limping through the souvenirs, she really wanted a toy. But all the manager offered was a small discount. My daughter kept apologizing like she was the one who did something wrong when it's their fault she cut her foot by not keeping chairs and materials safe. It was a $10 toy. It's not like we demanded refunds or free tickets for a future visit. And they couldn't be bothered to help her trip end on a good note. It's it like we did something wrong. No one expected a screw to be sticking up in the splash pad area! Thank you for nothing.

Walk down Central Ave and be amazed by the galleries showcasing local and regional artists using…read moremultiple media, as well as by the gift shops and the abundant eateries, many of which are cafe style with outside seating available.

I went to the Central Arts district this week. I used to go regularly to art walk, but I haven't…read moregone in a few years and it was really changed- it was not fun. Each gallery selects its own closing time, apparently, so we arrived before 8:00 at the Morean and were told that they were closing in ten minutes. At Florida Craft Art, the two women working literally turned their back on us (we're over 50- eeeeek!) and would not speak, so I was unable to buy the stained glass piece that caught my eye. After trying three of the six galleries, we'd had enough. Really disappointed.

Wow this place has it all. I entered the grounds looked to my right there were a couple of gopher…read moretortoises sunning outside of their burrows. The area is huge. Lots to see. They have a few observation decks and one very tall three story observation tower. You cannot fish from the bridges but I seen a ton of fish in the shallows. I would highly recommend Weedon Island Preserve, just keep hydrated.

Weedon Island Preserve is a quiet spot on the east side of Saint Pete to do some exploring around…read moreFlorida's natural vegetation and wildlife. There are kayak launching spots, bike riding areas, hiking trails, and lots of privacy away from the packed beaches & parks around touristy areas of FLA. A must!

Carrollwood cultural center theater department is so much fun. I am going to my second performance…read moretomorrow. Such a lively and lovely group of actors. So excited to see what is on the schedule. They also have farmers markets once a month, there's an art gallery in the building. It's a well established and very interesting place to go. Definitely check out their website.

There's a farmers market every second Saturday! Went in for honey, and left with candles and baked…read moregoods. Vibes are wholesome with the live music, cool vendors and at least one dog that's gonna be more popular than you at your peak. Hehe