Guidebook for Tampa
Arts & Culture
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlHenry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdColumbia restaurant is also there - I recommend the 1905 salad!
139 locals recommend
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water St Columbia restaurant is also there - I recommend the 1905 salad!
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaParks & Nature
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park Beach, fishing
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NENice kayak trail through the mangroves!
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveNice white sand...but can be crowded sometimes!
This is a lively beach bar at Treasure Island. Tropical drinks with a fun atmosphere (that can sometimes become a little too rowdy) - they usually have a band playing live music in the afternoons/sunset.
Cadys beach bar
9000 W Gulf BlvdThis is a lively beach bar at Treasure Island. Tropical drinks with a fun atmosphere (that can sometimes become a little too rowdy) - they usually have a band playing live music in the afternoons/sunset.
Good restaurant right on the beautiful beach! They had the best "Shrimp in a Hat" (portabello mushroom and shrimp with artichoke), but the last time I went, it was no longer on the menu. However, I've never been disappointed with anything I get there and would still recommend it for a nice evening (or afternoon) at the beach!
262 locals recommend
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StGood restaurant right on the beautiful beach! They had the best "Shrimp in a Hat" (portabello mushroom and shrimp with artichoke), but the last time I went, it was no longer on the menu. However, I've never been disappointed with anything I get there and would still recommend it for a nice evening (or afternoon) at the beach!
Honeymoon Island
Honeymoon IslandHiking trails and canoe rentals
49 locals recommend
Lettuce Lake Park Boardwalk and Nature Trail Observation Tower
Lettuce Lake Park TrailHiking trails and canoe rentals
Shopping
Outdoor shopping and entertainment area within walking distance
283 locals recommend
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveOutdoor shopping and entertainment area within walking distance
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
2100 W Swann AveWe have a washer and dryer on site, but here is an option if you need dry cleaning services.
13 locals recommend
McNatt's Cleaners
6210 N Florida AveWe have a washer and dryer on site, but here is an option if you need dry cleaning services.
T & L Nails
304 E Davis BlvdManicures/pedicures
CVS
625 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSouth Tampa Family YMCA
4411 S Himes AveTampa General Hospital station
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105 N Bayshore DrSpa Evangeline
1203 S Howard AveFood Scene
Upscale steak restaurant (requires advance reservations....but you can always eat/drink in the bar which is sometimes crowded - dressy casual attire required i.e. no jeans, no shorts, etc).
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveUpscale steak restaurant (requires advance reservations....but you can always eat/drink in the bar which is sometimes crowded - dressy casual attire required i.e. no jeans, no shorts, etc).
Bella's Italian Café
1413 S Howard AveFabulous penne florentine!!
717 S Howard Ave
717 South Howard AvenueChicken piccata
Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdBuddy Brew Coffee - Hyde Park Village
1605 W Snow AveShort walk to the Village!
Open Air Concept with numerous indoor restaurants on the riverfront
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveOpen Air Concept with numerous indoor restaurants on the riverfront
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveOkra fries! :) Great atmosphere on the riverfront.
Ava
718 S Howard Avebartaco
1601 W Snow AveTimpano Italian Chophouse
1610 W Swann AveSally O' Neal's Pizza Hotline
1319 S Howard AveGreat pizza!!! And they deliver too!
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveSprinkles Tampa
717 S Dakota AveThe Fig & Julep Hyde Park
702 S Village CirGourmet Popsicles
Drinks & Nightlife
South Howard Avenue
South Howard AvenueNumerous bars/restaurants along Howard Avenue
MacDinton's Irish Pub
405 S Howard AveYoung, fun crowd
Restaurant/bar overlooking the water; at night, they sometimes have a band
108 locals recommend
American Social
601 S Harbour Island BlvdRestaurant/bar overlooking the water; at night, they sometimes have a band
CW's Gin Joint
633 N Franklin StHaven
2208 W Morrison AveWine bar/restaurant
EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
1207 S Howard AveRooftop bar at Bern's Epicurean Hotel
Entertainment & Activities
CinéBistro
1609 W Swann AveAmalie Arena
401 Channelside DrConcert arena; Tampa Bay Lightning games
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
4802 US-301Outdoor concert venue
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveThe Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrTampa Bay Buccaneers; USF Bulls Football; occasional stadium concerts
555 locals recommend
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyTampa Bay Buccaneers; USF Bulls Football; occasional stadium concerts
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Tampa Bay Rays
George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner DrYankees Spring Training
Sail Pavillion is a nice outdoor bar overlooking the water. They have small watercraft and paddleboard rentals. They also have boat tours and water taxi to nearby restaurants.
67 locals recommend
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
141 S Franklin StSail Pavillion is a nice outdoor bar overlooking the water. They have small watercraft and paddleboard rentals. They also have boat tours and water taxi to nearby restaurants.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageHome of Winter the Dolphin (and Hope too)!