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Chris Hondros/Getty ImagesTampa Bay has lots of great spots to grab a drink, see a show, enjoy a meal or watch a game. In fact, both Tampa and Orlando ranked in the top 30 for best cities to live in America for singles. Miami came in at #39. But 5 Florida cities came in near the bottom of the rankings, according to Wallet Hub.
The measured things like the cost of dating. They found the average date costs $90 right now! They also looked at things like the number of singles and what fun options there are for them.
Jacksonville scored poorly in dating opportunities so they came in at #117. The situation is worse in Cape Coral. They landed at #155. Port St. Lucie scored well with economics, but like the others, dating opportunities tanked them in the overall rankings, landign them at #167. As for Pembroke Pines? They didn't do well in any of the categories and wound up at #170.
But there's no worse spot to be single in Florida than the city that came in at #179. Sorry Hialeah, Florida. Not only are you difficult to spell (thank you copy and paste), they ranked near the bottom nationwide in all 3 categories: economics, fun & recreation and dating opportunities. [Source: Wallet Hub] And now... a date night idea...
It's beginning to look like Christmas at Busch Gardens. Time to celebrate the best time of the year at Tampa's favorite theme park. We had a preview of everything Christmas Town had to offer. From holiday inspired culinary delights, to festive shows, here's our preview of Christmas Town at Busch Gardens.
As we waited for the village doors to open at 4p.m. we took a ride on Iron Gwazi, and planned out all of the stops we must see at Christmas Town. It's definitely worth getting the sampler pass, you'll save tons of money on food and beverages. It's even redeemable for the souvenir hot chocolate cup! It's also a good idea to have your shopping list planned out. There are plenty of goodies that make great gifts at shops in the village and at Xcursions. For more information on Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, like show times, firework dates and more, click here.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Whiskey tasting before the village doors open? Yes please! PRO TIP: This is a great spot to use the sampler pass, you get the same pour as you would if you pay for it.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

You MUST try the marshmallow chocolate whiskey!
The Spiked Bourbon Cider Mule

Bourbon, apple schnapps, ginger beer. It was so tasty I even bought a full-sized one.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

One of our favorite Christmas Town menus
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

We had to get one of each!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

The cinnamon whiskey sour: Whiskey, cinnamon schnapps, craft standard sour mix.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Char Siu pork fried rice
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Chocolate peppermint brownie.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

The souvenir cup you get with the tasty hot chocolate
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Festive deep dish sugar cookie!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Fun for the kids!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

So many photo ops to get that perfect Christmas card photo!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Don't forget to get a family pic around the giant Christmas tree!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

The kids were loving this show! All the good boys and girls even got to meet Mrs. Claus.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Homemade candles make the perfect stocking stuffer.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Take the kiddos to see the penguins and stop for a cute picture.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

SANTA?!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Take a ride on the Holly Jolly express.
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Meet Rudolph and friends
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Spinach and feta stuffed pretzel, super tasty!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

Bring a little Florida (snow) man home!
Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens
