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[BilldGopher]

Raymond James Stadium Parking | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Here is a map. I usually park in the Morgan and Morgan building off Himes and Braddock. Have found south side of stadium are easier to get in & out

Coming over from New Smyrna Beach and planning on arriving around 10 AM...3 or so hours before kickoff. Any thoughts on general availability of spots under that scenario? There is the option with a couple of lots to pre-pay but they need a plate number...alas, we'll be in a rental vehicle. Figure it will be fine that early.

 

[RoundFrog]

If you're looking for breweries, Cigar City is obvious and very good. However, I recommend St Pete, downtown. Loaded with great options within walking distance of one another - Green Bench is particularly good.

 

[RoundFrog]

Another good spot is Dunedin, if you want to venture a bit north - they have great brewery options as well, all within walking distance of one another. Cueni and 7th Sun are my favorites there. Dunedin Brewery was the first Tampa area microbrewery and has good food.

 

[FloridaBadger]

Coming over from New Smyrna Beach and planning on arriving around 10 AM...3 or so hours before kickoff. Any thoughts on general availability of spots under that scenario? There is the option with a couple of lots to pre-pay but they need a plate number...alas, we'll be in a rental vehicle. Figure it will be fine that early.

There should be plenty of parking. Lot 6 can be an option. Neighborhood to SE of stadium has plenty of people who give you the privilege of paying to park on their yard.

 

[Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0]

If pirate ship themed mini golf is your thing, there is no shortage of that.

Seminole Hard Rock Casino off I-4 on the east side of Tampa is tremendous.

Ybor City is a cool spot.

Clearwater Aquarium is the home of Winter from Dolphin Tale.

Some places south of the Bay Area include Siesta Key, Casperson Beach (shark's tooth capital of the world) in Venice, and Sanibel and Captiva in Fort Myers.

Here is a website that lists music venues many with no door charge.