Stephanie Wentworth, LMFT

Meet a koala bear, discover a Primate World and adopt an animal at Tampa's Lowery Park Zoo. Listen to tigers roar at the Asian Domain, watch black panthers prance at the Native Florida Wildlife Center and discover the best vantage point to hang out with the monkeys. The zoo also features rides, shows and hands-on interactive exhibits and attractions.

Hurry to Hyde Park Village for unique events like Fresh Market to shop for local foods, hand- made crafts and listen to live music. There are plenty of trendy boutiques, restaurants, cafes and events to indulge in. The shopping district is in the heart of the historic and picturesque Tampa neighborhood of Hyde Park.

Pay tribute to the men and women in blue at the Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship. The museum crews take pride in the WWII ship that's fully operational and sails in the "Living History Day Cruises." Come aboard the national treasure and American icon to tour its nine decks.

Catch a rising star or indie movie at the Tampa Theatre. Experience a theater built in the heyday of majestic movie palaces. Theater goers love sitting under the deep-blue dome ceiling with a starry nighttime sky to watch the best independent, foreign and documentary films featuring emerging and established performers.