YBOR CITY. Aimed at adults who never grew up, this theme park/arcade caters to the child in all of us. Combining technology, music and video, the complex offers a host of interactive games. You can race Indy cars and taxis, fish for trout and play soccer, drum for a rock band and fight fires, or even test out an electric chair (non-lethal, of course). There are also arcade games, pinball machines and pool tables to keep you occupied. A restaurant and bar provide sustenance in both solid and liquid forms, just in case your energy starts to wane. The facilities are top-notch and the games are a blast, just as you'd expect something run by Universal Studios and DreamWorks SKG to be. Check website for dress code requirements.

WEST TAMPA. If you can't score tix to a Bucs' game, catching one on the tube at the Press Box is the next best thing. One of Tampa's top sports bars, this old dive has established itself as a local legend, thanks to classic rec-room decor, what may be the area's best hot wings, and a beautiful, 12-draft tap system that ensures everybody's favorite brew is just an order away. More than 20 strategically arranged TVs are always tuned to sporting events, whether it's Aussie-rules football, college hoops, or the Stanley Cup Playoffs.