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Your day at a glance

8:30 amArrive and settle in
9:00 amThe Florida Aquarium
12:00 pmLunch at Sparkman Wharf
1:15 pmChannelside and Water Street
2:00 pmA Riverwalk afternoon
4:00 pmDinner or an early finish

Highlights

Worth the trip

Three unhurried hours at the Florida Aquarium
Waterfront lunch at Sparkman Wharf in the Channel District
A flexible Riverwalk stroll toward Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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Plan for the conditions

Expected seasonal weather

From late fall through spring, Tampa Bay is in its drier season: days are usually warm and sunny with lower humidity, and occasional cold fronts bring cooler, breezier days, so a light layer helps on winter evenings by the water. The NWS puts West Central Florida's rainy season at roughly May 25 to October 10 (the dates shift from year to year), with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s°F, dew points above 70°F and frequent showers and thunderstorms, with the most lightning from July to early September; Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November. Outside summer, exposed pavement on the Riverwalk can still feel hot in midday sun on warm days. These are seasonal expectations, not a forecast for your travel date; check the NWS forecast before you go.

Admission and parking are separate. Check current conditions before departure.

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