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When in Miami Beach, try doing something a bit off the beaten path, like The Bass Museum of Art , located 2121 Park Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets and close to many Miami Beach hotels . The Bass Museum was born with the agreement between the City of Miami Beach and the Bass’s when they donate their entire art colletion back in 1963, but on the condition that the collection be kept in perpetuity and kept open to the public. The Bass collection has over 500 European works from the 15th to the early 20th century, including over 200 important groups of significant holdings of sculptures, works on paper, decorative objects and textiles, which the masterpiece tapestry ‘The Tournament’ and ‘The Hunt’ fill two walls on the museum’s Grand Ramp. The collections is a comprehensive collection of Southeast and European art that provides a solid foundation with which the museum was developed. The beautiful museum is surrounded by the symmetry of the formal gardens of Collins Park , which was also donated to the City by Collins in the 20′s. The building itself has quite a history, it was originally the Miami Beach Public Library and Art Center, which is now considered a centerpiece of Miami Beach’s historic district.

Recently, the Bass museum inaugurated the only Egyptian Gallery in Florida. The Gala Event was titled ‘A Night at the Museum’. This gallery offers a unique way to experience and learn about one of the most ancient worlds and to explore this very mysterious civilization, including an array displaying surviving objects that showcase 13 Egyptian antiquity such as an Egyptian sarcophagus and a mummy! The exhibits covers the Egyptian period from 1075 to 750 BC and the later period of 750 to 332 BC. A few of the objects are gifted to the Bass Museum from the Brooklyn Museum, the Lowe Art Museum and from Private Collections. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students. Members get in free and children under 6.

Ybor City, a section in downtown Tampa. By day there’s plenty of shopping, art galleries, and historical attractions but at night it turns into the place to go and meet new people, offering many fun and interesting clubs. Known for it’s nightlife, Ybor offers clubs for every taste. Expect good music, good food and an over all good time in Ybor.

The Crowbar is one of the few venues around Tampa that consistently brings in original rock bands. Lit up with strings of Christmas lights, The Crowbar does not cater to the trendy tourist crowd but it can get packed on theme nights and usually the only bright lights are on the stage. The Castle is Tampa’s only purely goth night spot. An awesome club for anyone over the age of eighteen, who desire a change of scenery. From vampire goths to people dressed as pixies you will be surprised at just what you are going to find. This two story club boasts 3 bars and plenty of space for dancing. What’s better is if you have to step outside for some fresh air there isn’t a re-entry fee. Great for meeting new people whether you’re local or just in town for the weekend and looking for like minded individuals. Be sure to check the themes and events for the nights you’re there. If you’re actually looking for that trendy “see and be scene atmosphere the place to go is Prana complete with a celebrity red carpet outside and plush red couches inside to lounge and socialize on when you’re not on the dance floor.Not Really one for clubbing but still in the mood for beer? The Tampa Bay Brewing Company will leave you pleasantly surprise the handcrafted beers and ales you’ll find there. Best of all, all of this is minutes away from any number of Tampa luxury hotels so you don’t have to worry about the time it takes to change out of day clothes and into something better fit for hitting the clubs.