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Many conferences are held here. An easy bike ride (we have an extra bike available) with a dedicated bike lane for much of the commute.
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I-Centre ye-Convention ye-Tampa
141 Tampa General CirMany conferences are held here. An easy bike ride (we have an extra bike available) with a dedicated bike lane for much of the commute.
Some of the best national and international music stops here. Always a good place to hear local talent as well. Constant full calendar.
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Crowbar
1812 N 17th StSome of the best national and international music stops here. Always a good place to hear local talent as well. Constant full calendar.
Nice to walk through during the day for a bit of Tampa history, and at night for people watching. A little like New Orleans, but with Tampa flavor.
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Historic Ybor
Nice to walk through during the day for a bit of Tampa history, and at night for people watching. A little like New Orleans, but with Tampa flavor.
I have free tickets here. A very well curated museum, with enlightening information on Tampa. Also, has a little Columbia Cafe.
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Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StI have free tickets here. A very well curated museum, with enlightening information on Tampa. Also, has a little Columbia Cafe.
Our excellent arts museum with an excellent collection as well as traveling exhibits.
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Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaOur excellent arts museum with an excellent collection as well as traveling exhibits.
Best place to stroll downtown, view the sunsets, the minarets, play some frisbee, eat at a food cart, or just relax in the sun by the river.
Gasparilla Plaza
Gasparilla PlazaBest place to stroll downtown, view the sunsets, the minarets, play some frisbee, eat at a food cart, or just relax in the sun by the river.
Open 11am until 3am. All types of people, very free poured drinks. Also a package store. Best bar ever.
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The Hub Bar
719 N Franklin StOpen 11am until 3am. All types of people, very free poured drinks. Also a package store. Best bar ever.
Because some of you are working out of here while staying. We are really close, and an easy bike ride (we have an extra bike at your disposal).
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Tampa General Hospital station
Because some of you are working out of here while staying. We are really close, and an easy bike ride (we have an extra bike at your disposal).
Free guest passes Monday through Thursday. Super close. Pool and all other nice YMCA activities.
Downtown YMCA Fort Brooke
104 S Franklin StFree guest passes Monday through Thursday. Super close. Pool and all other nice YMCA activities.
A true standout historic gem of Tampa Bay. Amazing baroque architecture and decor. Mostly shows art films and classics, some touring acts. A must see.
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I-Theatre ye-Tampa
711 N Franklin StA true standout historic gem of Tampa Bay. Amazing baroque architecture and decor. Mostly shows art films and classics, some touring acts. A must see.
Tampa International Airport
As you can see, it's pretty close.
Anna Maria Beach
The best beach in the state. Worth the drive.
Click on this link for best info about the MANY beaches near us:
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/articles/beach-every-mood
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I-Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveClick on this link for best info about the MANY beaches near us:
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/articles/beach-every-mood
Largest Greek community in the United States. Historic sponge diving, great Greek food.
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Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon AveLargest Greek community in the United States. Historic sponge diving, great Greek food.
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrCrazy roller-coasters. Crazy.
University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler AveSome of you are working here.
A bit of a drive but worth it for the plethora of flora. Many other great things to do in Sarasota for a day trip.
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Iziko lezithole ze-Marie Selby Botanical
1534 Mound StA bit of a drive but worth it for the plethora of flora. Many other great things to do in Sarasota for a day trip.
Nice day trip- see Manatees and swim, kayak, canoe etc.
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Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveNice day trip- see Manatees and swim, kayak, canoe etc.
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkKayaking, canoeing and nature watching.
A refuge for retired and abandoned big cats- lions and tigers and cougars oh my! I have a friend who works there so if the schedule works out she might be able to give you a tour.
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I-Big Cat Rescue
12802 Easy StA refuge for retired and abandoned big cats- lions and tigers and cougars oh my! I have a friend who works there so if the schedule works out she might be able to give you a tour.
If you're staying over on a Sunday- go here! As we know it, the Thai Temple hosts a food fair of homemade Thai food, relax on the river, people watch and attend the open Buddhist ceremonies.
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Ithempeli leWat Mongkolrata
5306 Palm River RdIf you're staying over on a Sunday- go here! As we know it, the Thai Temple hosts a food fair of homemade Thai food, relax on the river, people watch and attend the open Buddhist ceremonies.
Museum of Science and Industry! Experience a Florida hurricane without the power outages!
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Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
4801 E Fowler AveMuseum of Science and Industry! Experience a Florida hurricane without the power outages!
Actually pretty fun even if you're not a kid!
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I-Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaActually pretty fun even if you're not a kid!
Hub for HART public transport- really close by. Once again, we have an extra bike for your use, so you can easily catch the big buses from here.
HART - Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
403 North Franklin StreetHub for HART public transport- really close by. Once again, we have an extra bike for your use, so you can easily catch the big buses from here.
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US-301To hike, to bike, to canoe.
Sunshine Thrift Store
4304 S Dale Mabry HwyMy thrift of choice.
AMC CLASSIC Centro Ybor 10
1600 E 8th AveClosest movie theatre.
An English club transported to Tampa. Very hip, lovely bookstore, very pricey giftshop. Coffee from Buddy Brew, tea from Te Bella. Where the coolest do their business.
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdAn English club transported to Tampa. Very hip, lovely bookstore, very pricey giftshop. Coffee from Buddy Brew, tea from Te Bella. Where the coolest do their business.
Inkwood Books
1809 N Tampa StLocally owned and fantastic indie bookstore.
Green Shift Music and Comics
5713 N Nebraska AveAuthentic comic geekery and music hideout.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueNo Instagram.
CVS Pharmacy
6295 W Waters AveCause sometimes you need to go to Target.
'Cause sometimes you have to go to the mall. This is the "fancy" mall. Westshore is the "old" mall.
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore Blvd'Cause sometimes you have to go to the mall. This is the "fancy" mall. Westshore is the "old" mall.
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaTypical mall- AMC Theatres is here, though.
Jai Dee Yoga & Wellness
5610 N Nebraska AveGood yoga.
Food Scene
Excellent hangout, free wifi, food for all diets and great beer and wine selection.
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Cafe Hey
1540 N Franklin StExcellent hangout, free wifi, food for all diets and great beer and wine selection.
Pizza and craft beers, outside patio, inside TV's. A terrific local joint.
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Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central AvePizza and craft beers, outside patio, inside TV's. A terrific local joint.
James Beard nominated three times, and all around the best restaurant in Tampa Bay for price, selection and ethics.
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The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveJames Beard nominated three times, and all around the best restaurant in Tampa Bay for price, selection and ethics.
I haven't gotten to eat here yet but I want to.
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Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy BlvdI haven't gotten to eat here yet but I want to.
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveGreat pizza, relaxed atmosphere. CASH ONLY!
Really good food and cocktails- fun vibe, cool art. Ernie Burger has bacon jam and cheddar on it- what's not to like?
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveReally good food and cocktails- fun vibe, cool art. Ernie Burger has bacon jam and cheddar on it- what's not to like?
Authentic Cantonese. The BEST. This is the original location- the other is on Hillsborough. Salt and Pepper Tofu is consistently pictured next to "crack" in dictionary.
Yummy House
2202 W Waters AveAuthentic Cantonese. The BEST. This is the original location- the other is on Hillsborough. Salt and Pepper Tofu is consistently pictured next to "crack" in dictionary.
Artisan roasters and coffee snobs- in a good way. Cafe Hey uses their beans.
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Buddy Brew Coffee - Kennedy
2020 W Kennedy BlvdArtisan roasters and coffee snobs- in a good way. Cafe Hey uses their beans.
It's hard to pick which spot gets my vote for best Tampa Cuban food. La Teresita does for its hours, longevity, and old school diner cafeteria. I have more rec's if you ask.
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La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus DrIt's hard to pick which spot gets my vote for best Tampa Cuban food. La Teresita does for its hours, longevity, and old school diner cafeteria. I have more rec's if you ask.
Walk here from our house. Drink really good beer. Maybe there will be a food truck. Yum. Be really happy.
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Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveWalk here from our house. Drink really good beer. Maybe there will be a food truck. Yum. Be really happy.
Another place to go to enjoy some fine beer with good people and there will always be a truck or two also serving good food.
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Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska AveAnother place to go to enjoy some fine beer with good people and there will always be a truck or two also serving good food.
Heights Pizza
7504 N Florida AveDelivery or TakeOut. GOOD PIZZA.
Just about the best restaurant in Tampa for your special evening. Walkable.
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Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveJust about the best restaurant in Tampa for your special evening. Walkable.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrYou know,..WholeFoods.
A downtown stop for gourmet picnic baskets or last minute grocery needs.
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Duckweed Urban Grocery
803 N Tampa StA downtown stop for gourmet picnic baskets or last minute grocery needs.
Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe
1021 N Macdill AveAlternative to Whole Foods.
Amazing wine store, cheeses, and market.
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Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NAmazing wine store, cheeses, and market.
Our local grocery store for just about everything- and very walkable.
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Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska AveOur local grocery store for just about everything- and very walkable.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to hang with friends. Excellent beer and wine selection, great cafe food. Easy bike ride.
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveGreat place to hang with friends. Excellent beer and wine selection, great cafe food. Easy bike ride.
Live music almost every night on huge open patio. Huge selection of craft beers and comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
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New World Brewery
810 E Skagway AveLive music almost every night on huge open patio. Huge selection of craft beers and comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
Tampa's oldest and most cherished open air venue. A hippies dream. Low cost drinks and food. Near USF.
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Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper RdTampa's oldest and most cherished open air venue. A hippies dream. Low cost drinks and food. Near USF.
Chill and comfortable bar with pretty people. Really good cocktails and bar food.
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Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin StChill and comfortable bar with pretty people. Really good cocktails and bar food.
Excellent sangria and craft beer selection. Also, very excellent bar menu with local ingredients. Very cool hip place. A walk from our house.
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Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveExcellent sangria and craft beer selection. Also, very excellent bar menu with local ingredients. Very cool hip place. A walk from our house.
Shopping
La France
1612 E 7th AveGreat vintage clothes.
Sherry's YesterDAZE Vintage Clothing & Antiques
5207 N Florida AveNeat-o old stuff.
A totally awesome and authentic skatepark for all levels of skaters- home to Tampa Am and history.
Skatepark of Tampa
4215 E Columbus DrA totally awesome and authentic skatepark for all levels of skaters- home to Tampa Am and history.