Tampa To-Dos
Favorite Places to Eat
Restaurants you shouldn't miss when visiting Tampa.
The food is always amazing and fresh. If you drink, they have an on-site brewery that offers unique craft beverages. Be sure to catch the sunset on the river for a truly Tampa experience.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveThe food is always amazing and fresh. If you drink, they have an on-site brewery that offers unique craft beverages. Be sure to catch the sunset on the river for a truly Tampa experience.
Armature's Heights Public Market offers several delicious and quick food options. The open, communal areas offer plenty of seating options and are a great place to start or end any Riverwalk adventure.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveArmature's Heights Public Market offers several delicious and quick food options. The open, communal areas offer plenty of seating options and are a great place to start or end any Riverwalk adventure.
A charming, converted house, Front Porch has a diverse menu that houses solid staples and inspired specials.
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AveA charming, converted house, Front Porch has a diverse menu that houses solid staples and inspired specials.
I hear the secret to having the best pizza around is using imported New York tap water to make the dough.
56 locals recommend
Eddie And Sam's N.Y. Pizza
203 E Twiggs StI hear the secret to having the best pizza around is using imported New York tap water to make the dough.
Full of Cuban flavor and flair, eating breakfast in the cafeteria side is the sign of a true Tampa experience.
77 locals recommend
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus DrFull of Cuban flavor and flair, eating breakfast in the cafeteria side is the sign of a true Tampa experience.
An excellent happy hour spot located in downtown Tampa along the Riverwalk.
21 locals recommend
Malio's
400 North Ashley DriveAn excellent happy hour spot located in downtown Tampa along the Riverwalk.
Things to Do with Kids
Fun things to do with kids in the Tampa Bay area.
The enclosed splash pad/playground combo is a nice stop along the Riverwalk. Wear the kids out before treating yourself to a fun meal at Ulele or Armature Works, which are both next door to the park.
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveThe enclosed splash pad/playground combo is a nice stop along the Riverwalk. Wear the kids out before treating yourself to a fun meal at Ulele or Armature Works, which are both next door to the park.
An excellent addition to the Riverwalk park system. Enjoy bocce ball, ping pong, or chess all on the built-in courts and tables. Challenge a friend to pickleball on one of the only outdoor pickleball courts in Tampa. The enclosed splash pad and playground area has play space for toddlers and older kids alike. Two dog parks (both with doggy splash pads) make this park fun for the whole family.
54 locals recommend
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N BlvdAn excellent addition to the Riverwalk park system. Enjoy bocce ball, ping pong, or chess all on the built-in courts and tables. Challenge a friend to pickleball on one of the only outdoor pickleball courts in Tampa. The enclosed splash pad and playground area has play space for toddlers and older kids alike. Two dog parks (both with doggy splash pads) make this park fun for the whole family.
Voted one of the best zoos in the country, the 56-acre zoo has plenty of wildlife to view and encounter.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveVoted one of the best zoos in the country, the 56-acre zoo has plenty of wildlife to view and encounter.
Stroll through the stunning ecosystems and learn about Florida's sea life. Don't forget your bathing suits because there's a splash pad adventure waiting for you at the end of your aquatic journey.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrStroll through the stunning ecosystems and learn about Florida's sea life. Don't forget your bathing suits because there's a splash pad adventure waiting for you at the end of your aquatic journey.
Whether you get your thrills from roller coasters or wildlife, Busch Gardens makes for a fun-filled day of adventure.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrWhether you get your thrills from roller coasters or wildlife, Busch Gardens makes for a fun-filled day of adventure.
Float in the lazy river or slide down massive water slides. With dedicated areas for younger kids, the whole family can experience some fun in the sun.
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrFloat in the lazy river or slide down massive water slides. With dedicated areas for younger kids, the whole family can experience some fun in the sun.
Take your play indoors at the children's museum, a learning-inspired space that promotes creativity and imagination through hands-on activities and exhibits.
224 locals recommend
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaTake your play indoors at the children's museum, a learning-inspired space that promotes creativity and imagination through hands-on activities and exhibits.
Shopping
There's always time for a quick trip to the mall.
With over 200 stores, this mall has something for everyone. Feeling hungry? Dine at one of the 14 restaurants located throughout the mall and Bay Street.
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdWith over 200 stores, this mall has something for everyone. Feeling hungry? Dine at one of the 14 restaurants located throughout the mall and Bay Street.
A smaller mall that packs a lot of punch. Be sure to dine at Besito (Mexican) or Maggiano's (Italian) while you're there.
27 locals recommend
Westshore Mall
219 Westshore PlazaA smaller mall that packs a lot of punch. Be sure to dine at Besito (Mexican) or Maggiano's (Italian) while you're there.
An adorable outdoor shopping area that hosts as many upscale retail shops as it does unique restaurants.
283 locals recommend
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveAn adorable outdoor shopping area that hosts as many upscale retail shops as it does unique restaurants.
Spirituality
Local synagogues, temples,ad churches.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
2713 Bayshore BlvdA conservative synagogue located on Tampa's beautiful Bayshore Boulevard.
Congregation Schaarai Zedek
3303 W Swann AveA reform synagoge located in South Tampa.
A beautiful Catholic church located in downtown Tampa.
8 locals recommend
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
509 N Florida AveA beautiful Catholic church located in downtown Tampa.
Florida Community of Mindfulness
6501 N Nebraska AveA buddhist retreat in central Tampa.
Hyde Park United Methodist
500 W Platt StA well-known Tampa church located in South Tampa.
Bayshore Presbyterian Church
2515 Bayshore BlvdA presbyterian church located on beautiful Bayshore Boulevard.
Local-ish Sports
Venues for the area's professional sports teams.
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrBe part of the Thunder and watch the Lightning play hockey.
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyWatch the Bucs play football.
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.*singing* Take me out to a Rays' game.
The Detroit Tigers do their spring training here.
22 locals recommend
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills BlvdThe Detroit Tigers do their spring training here.