
There's a magical adventure park located just outside of Tampa Bay where monster trucks meet wild animals. If you have a monster truck loving toddler or looking for something fun to do with the family then you'll love this spot. The Showcase of Citrus is a must do for any monster truck obsessed child. This large farm is family owned and operated with a large land mass exceeding 2,500 acres. They offer a variety of family friendly experiences that is definitely worth the 45 minute drive.
What Does This Farm With Monster Trucks Offer?
Take a break from the city and beach and enjoy farm living with a lot of fun at the Showcase of Citrus. You can take the entire family because admission is free and includes access to the animals, playgrounds plus more. However, if you want to take the monster truck tour they charge but it's a lot of fun. The price for the monster truck tour is $25 for adults, $15 for children 4 and up, 3 and under are free. You'll get to see all their farm animal and wild animals like camels and zebras. Plus you can feed the animals which the kids will absolutely love!
If you're interested in U-pick options add them to your list because starting November-May they offer U-pick citrus. Exciting for the entire family, taking a drive to this family owned farm will have you coming back for more. Take your fresh produce home and teach the kids how to make your own pastries or jams. While you're enjoying their park, if you get hungry you have plenty of options. They have multiple food trucks are on site, with drinks and treats like their famous Orange Creamsicle dessert. It's so delicious you might buy an extra one while there.

There's nothing more that we love than a delicious fried chicken sandwich, Luckily, Tampa Bay is seeing an influx of brand new fried chicken restaurants and we want to make sure you try each one out. Some have famous names from all over the country and finally opened a place locally. These four new fried chicken spots are some of the best in the Bay and we want you to go check them out.
Here Are 4 New Fried Chicken Joints To Enjoy:
Tampa Bay has seen a lot of chicken restaurants pop-up lately and we’re not complaining. These restaurants don’t just offer delicious hot chicken sandwiches. Many of them are featuring a new traditional Nashville chicken sandwich. This type of sandwich is dipped in a Nashville hot sauce and topped with pickles and coleslaw on a soft bun. In general, the Tampa Bay area hasn’t seen the Nashville sandwich offered in many places. It’s refreshing to see its popularity grow around the nation and now here locally.
Tampa now offers some delicious hot chicken restaurants including Dave's Hot Chicken. When you walk into the restaurant, you’re engulfed in the delicious smell of chicken. Their menu on the wall show several options including a Nashville style chicken sandwich, tenders and more. Their sides include mac and cheese, krinkle kut fries, pickles and homestyle slaw. You can pick how hot you want the spice on your chicken, offering many different hot sauces and delicious dipping sauces. Our favorite was their signature dipping sauce and make sure you order extra on the side for.
Dave's Hot Chicken
This is a cult classic fried chicken sandwich you need to go try! Their Nashville hot is delicious and paired with mac and cheese or fries it's perfect. Try their dipping sauce too because wow! You love this place big time.
Sugar Wing
With Sugar Wing you can get a chicken sandwich or yummy wings. Plus their ranch is so amazing and they're known for their dips. Make sure you try their salads or wedge fries while you're there. You will thank us!
Clutch City Cluckers
Yummy fried chicken with a delicious shake sound good to you? Stop by Clutch City Cluckers to get some perfect comfort food! They offer wings, tacos and traditional fried chicken sandwiches. You'll definitely love this place.
Chicken Guy
Owned by Guy Fieri this chicken spot is the perfect place for fried chicken. Watch out though because their prices are a little expensive. They offer a lot of different options on their menu. Plus they do have shakes!