Explore Tampa Like A Local
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun Selection of Beers, Grass Fed Burgers, and Vegetarian Options.
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Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveFun Selection of Beers, Grass Fed Burgers, and Vegetarian Options.
c.1949
6905 N Orleans AveGreat place for local beers and drinks, just down the road
The Pear and Gouda Cheese grilled sandwich is to die for, and an extensive selection of rotating beers and outdoor seating make this a great place to feel like a local....
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveThe Pear and Gouda Cheese grilled sandwich is to die for, and an extensive selection of rotating beers and outdoor seating make this a great place to feel like a local....
A bar with an extensive selection of vintage arcade games? Indeed.
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Lowry Parcade & Tavern
1213 W Waters AveA bar with an extensive selection of vintage arcade games? Indeed.
Kava Culture Kava Bar
514 N Franklin StEver Tried Kava? This is the place to start!
Situated on historic Main Street in West Tampa, a variety of delicious local beers and a to die for Cuban Sandwich...
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Bay Cannon Beer Company
2106 W Main StSituated on historic Main Street in West Tampa, a variety of delicious local beers and a to die for Cuban Sandwich...
Make sure you walk along 7th Ave in Ybor CIty(the historic part of town, once the cigar capital of the world); its the main street, full of interesting shops, food, and night life, and even a theatre called the Ritz where you can catch a band...
https://www.mywanderlustylife.com/one-day-in-ybor-city-tampa/
and here
https://www.visittampabay.com/districts/ybor-city/
are great places to start understanding things to do!
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Ybor City
Make sure you walk along 7th Ave in Ybor CIty(the historic part of town, once the cigar capital of the world); its the main street, full of interesting shops, food, and night life, and even a theatre called the Ritz where you can catch a band...
https://www.mywanderlustylife.com/one-day-in-ybor-city-tampa/
and here
https://www.visittampabay.com/districts/ybor-city/
are great places to start understanding things to do!
A speakeasy that will take you back to the roaring 20`s; make sure to call ahead for the password!
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Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore BlvdA speakeasy that will take you back to the roaring 20`s; make sure to call ahead for the password!
Moody Bar and superb restaurant...dont`t forget to check out the Roosevelt Room and the Art Gallery!
Hotel Haya
1412 E 7th AveMoody Bar and superb restaurant...dont`t forget to check out the Roosevelt Room and the Art Gallery!
Entertainment & Activities
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrSwim with sharks, pet a stingray, immerse yourself in an open air aviary....yes, definitely worth doing with the kids!
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I-Aquarium ye-Florida
701 Channelside DrSwim with sharks, pet a stingray, immerse yourself in an open air aviary....yes, definitely worth doing with the kids!
In the mood for gaming, a nice dinner, or a concert? Worth a visit for the people watching alone...
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Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdIn the mood for gaming, a nice dinner, or a concert? Worth a visit for the people watching alone...
An imax dome theatre, and enough science exhibits to keep the kids fascinated for a day!
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Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
4801 E Fowler AveAn imax dome theatre, and enough science exhibits to keep the kids fascinated for a day!
Historic Tampa Theatre-the first air conditioned building in Tampa. Now owned by the city of Tampa, used to show classic and arthouse films and for concerts....
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I-Theatre ye-Tampa
711 N Franklin StHistoric Tampa Theatre-the first air conditioned building in Tampa. Now owned by the city of Tampa, used to show classic and arthouse films and for concerts....
Keep the kids busy for hours in interactive exhibits, seeing how photosynthesis works by climbing on two stories of interconnected leaves, pretending they`re firemen, grocery store clerks, creating art, or rolling balls across the Skyway Bridge Spanning the bay...
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I-Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaKeep the kids busy for hours in interactive exhibits, seeing how photosynthesis works by climbing on two stories of interconnected leaves, pretending they`re firemen, grocery store clerks, creating art, or rolling balls across the Skyway Bridge Spanning the bay...
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StDiscover the history of Tampa Bay....
Fascinating little photographic musuem, housed in an open, light filled gallery downtown. Depending on the current exhibit, this can be very engaging...
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Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueFascinating little photographic musuem, housed in an open, light filled gallery downtown. Depending on the current exhibit, this can be very engaging...
Awesome park with fantastic sunset views of Tampa and a long boardwalk jutting out into the picturesque bay; bring the kids and let them play in the splash pad/waterpark, and you eat at Taste of Boston Restaurant, or get gear from the fishing tackle store and fish the pier...
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Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay BlvdAwesome park with fantastic sunset views of Tampa and a long boardwalk jutting out into the picturesque bay; bring the kids and let them play in the splash pad/waterpark, and you eat at Taste of Boston Restaurant, or get gear from the fishing tackle store and fish the pier...
Shuffle
2612 N Tampa StIndoor Shuffleboard with a full bar and food!
A historic fort, with a pristine white sand beach.
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Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthA historic fort, with a pristine white sand beach.
A fascinating, fun way to see mantees and wildlife up close and personal; don`t forget to have a picnic lunch at Lowry Park, with great views of the Hillsborough River!
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ZooTampa eLowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveA fascinating, fun way to see mantees and wildlife up close and personal; don`t forget to have a picnic lunch at Lowry Park, with great views of the Hillsborough River!
Rent Canoes or go for a hike on a riverfront trail; you`ll be amazed at the variety of wildlife, and the serenity, so close to town.
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Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US-301Rent Canoes or go for a hike on a riverfront trail; you`ll be amazed at the variety of wildlife, and the serenity, so close to town.
If you have kids and a bathing suit, you won`t want to miss this. Right along the RiverWalk.
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Iparke yamanzi
1701 N Highland AveIf you have kids and a bathing suit, you won`t want to miss this. Right along the RiverWalk.
Clearwater Beach is consistently voted one of the top beaches in the world, with sugar white sand and an iconic pier. If you go, make sure to try Frenchy`s(great fish or burgers-go to the smaller location not on the beach, where the local hang out)
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I-Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveClearwater Beach is consistently voted one of the top beaches in the world, with sugar white sand and an iconic pier. If you go, make sure to try Frenchy`s(great fish or burgers-go to the smaller location not on the beach, where the local hang out)
The closest beach to the property; a great hidden park, where the locals go to beat the traffic if they don`t have the time to go to Fort Desoto or Clearwater Beach
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Cypress Point Park
Cypress Point ParkThe closest beach to the property; a great hidden park, where the locals go to beat the traffic if they don`t have the time to go to Fort Desoto or Clearwater Beach
Shopping
Great vintage antique and furniture flea market store...
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Vintage Post Market Place
5206 N Florida AveGreat vintage antique and furniture flea market store...
Microgroove
4906 N Florida Avelocal record store
An outdoor mall with a really fun curated selection of niche shops, restaurants, and a eat in movie theatre(Cinebistro)
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveAn outdoor mall with a really fun curated selection of niche shops, restaurants, and a eat in movie theatre(Cinebistro)
Everything Else
They`ll rent you a bike, give you local tips on places to ride, and even deliver it to you!
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Vélo Champ Cycle Sport
6809 North Nebraska AvenueThey`ll rent you a bike, give you local tips on places to ride, and even deliver it to you!
Indoor Gokart Racing-Fun for everyone in the family!
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Tampa Bay Grand Prix
3404 Cragmont DrIndoor Gokart Racing-Fun for everyone in the family!
Southeastern Fishing Tackle Liquidators
2907 N Florida AveFishing Tackle Store in Seminole Heights
Rent Paddleboards and Kayaks and paddle through downtown, right next to Armature Works. A great place to spend an afternoon, then grab dinner or lunch:)
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Urban Kai
310 W 7th AveRent Paddleboards and Kayaks and paddle through downtown, right next to Armature Works. A great place to spend an afternoon, then grab dinner or lunch:)
Great Place To Rent Bikes Downtown; ask them for the best places to ride, go to bayshore blvd to ride along the longest continuous sidewalk in the world, and, if you are feeling really adventurous, ride all the way down to Ballast Point Park. When at the park, get a bite to eat at Taste of Boston(Excellent Seafood) or grab an icecream or dessert, enjoy the free water park with the kids, and saunter down the boardwalk to enjoy a marvellous sunset with views of the Tampa Skyline. There is a bait shop here too for fishing pole rental if you wan to salt water fish along the pier....
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City Bike Tampa
208 E Cass StGreat Place To Rent Bikes Downtown; ask them for the best places to ride, go to bayshore blvd to ride along the longest continuous sidewalk in the world, and, if you are feeling really adventurous, ride all the way down to Ballast Point Park. When at the park, get a bite to eat at Taste of Boston(Excellent Seafood) or grab an icecream or dessert, enjoy the free water park with the kids, and saunter down the boardwalk to enjoy a marvellous sunset with views of the Tampa Skyline. There is a bait shop here too for fishing pole rental if you wan to salt water fish along the pier....
If you have ever enjoyed watching American Pickers, you have to see this. A smorgasbord of historic pieces from all over the country...
Schiller's Architectural and Design Salvage
1002 N Rome AveIf you have ever enjoyed watching American Pickers, you have to see this. A smorgasbord of historic pieces from all over the country...
Groceries
Great Local Grocery Store with takeout, just 15 minutes from the property
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Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe
1021 N Macdill AveGreat Local Grocery Store with takeout, just 15 minutes from the property
Sightseeing
Make sure to make time to wander around the campus; it is a historic hotel built by a railroad tycoon, Henry Plant, set right on the Hillsborough River, that is open to the public. There is a museum inside, the Henry Plant Musuem, that is worth a visit...
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University Of Tampa
Make sure to make time to wander around the campus; it is a historic hotel built by a railroad tycoon, Henry Plant, set right on the Hillsborough River, that is open to the public. There is a museum inside, the Henry Plant Musuem, that is worth a visit...
longest continuous sidewalk in the world, ends in ballast point pier where you can rent fishing poles and fish or just enjoy the park with the family...rent bikes at velo champ cycle sports or coast bike share downtown and enjoy the ride!
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Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore Boulevardlongest continuous sidewalk in the world, ends in ballast point pier where you can rent fishing poles and fish or just enjoy the park with the family...rent bikes at velo champ cycle sports or coast bike share downtown and enjoy the ride!
The most historic part of town; park along 7th avenue, and explore the variety of shops and restaurants. Ride the trolley to Sparkman Wharf shipping container outdoor food court afterward for a bite to eat, or eat at the historic Columbia Restaurant-the same since 1905!
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Ybor City
The most historic part of town; park along 7th avenue, and explore the variety of shops and restaurants. Ride the trolley to Sparkman Wharf shipping container outdoor food court afterward for a bite to eat, or eat at the historic Columbia Restaurant-the same since 1905!
Getting Around
Tampa, FL Union Station
601 N Nebraska AveMarion Transit Center
1211 N Marion StClosest Airport to the Property, 15 Minutes Away
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Tampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean PkwyClosest Airport to the Property, 15 Minutes Away
Second Closest Major Airport to the Property, about 35 to 45 minutes away, depending on traffic
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Iphondo lezithembiso zeSt. Pete-Clearwater
14700 Terminal BlvdSecond Closest Major Airport to the Property, about 35 to 45 minutes away, depending on traffic
A great way to see Tampa from a different perspective, hop on and hop off, all along Tampa`s iconic riverwalk
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I-Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StA great way to see Tampa from a different perspective, hop on and hop off, all along Tampa`s iconic riverwalk