Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Live music, Southern Sunday Brunch, outdoor seating shaded by a massive oak tree, creative cocktails and friendly staff!
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveLive music, Southern Sunday Brunch, outdoor seating shaded by a massive oak tree, creative cocktails and friendly staff!
Our favorite place for a nice date night! Creative and unique food, amazing wine selection and knowledgeable staff. Go for happy hour for a budget friendly meal :)
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Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveOur favorite place for a nice date night! Creative and unique food, amazing wine selection and knowledgeable staff. Go for happy hour for a budget friendly meal :)
Iconic steakhouse and the world's largest private selection of wine. Call ahead for a reservation - even when you think it will be slow. If you can't get a reservation, the bar is amazing and they have a great steak sandwich and most perfect classic cocktails. Take the tour of the wine cellar and the kitchen, then head upstairs to the dessert room for the most decadent sweets you've ever had.
384 habitants recommandent
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveIconic steakhouse and the world's largest private selection of wine. Call ahead for a reservation - even when you think it will be slow. If you can't get a reservation, the bar is amazing and they have a great steak sandwich and most perfect classic cocktails. Take the tour of the wine cellar and the kitchen, then head upstairs to the dessert room for the most decadent sweets you've ever had.
The oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida, the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States and one of the largest Spanish restaurants in the world - it takes up a while block in Ybor! Also, the food is delicious and the portions are huge and they have live flamenco shows. The history runs deep at the Columbia and it is definitely worth checking out.
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveThe oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida, the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States and one of the largest Spanish restaurants in the world - it takes up a while block in Ybor! Also, the food is delicious and the portions are huge and they have live flamenco shows. The history runs deep at the Columbia and it is definitely worth checking out.
If you are in the mood for some really good pizza and a heavy dose of nostalgia, go to Cappy's. Choose your beer from the self-serve cooler and order a Chicago deep dish. You won't regret it! Bring cash though, because they don't take cards.
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Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveIf you are in the mood for some really good pizza and a heavy dose of nostalgia, go to Cappy's. Choose your beer from the self-serve cooler and order a Chicago deep dish. You won't regret it! Bring cash though, because they don't take cards.
If you want a classic diner experience - go to Nicko's for breakfast. You might even get to sit in the same booth Elvis sat at!
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Nicko's Fine Foods
4603 N Florida AveIf you want a classic diner experience - go to Nicko's for breakfast. You might even get to sit in the same booth Elvis sat at!
If you are in the mood for a great meal with a view, go to Ulele. This is another favorite date night spot for us. Always busy - so call ahead. They've even got an outdoor bar and dining area right on the water. You can even take your drink to go and walk the Riverwalk to your next destination! Get the charbroiled oysters - you will not regret it.
384 habitants recommandent
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveIf you are in the mood for a great meal with a view, go to Ulele. This is another favorite date night spot for us. Always busy - so call ahead. They've even got an outdoor bar and dining area right on the water. You can even take your drink to go and walk the Riverwalk to your next destination! Get the charbroiled oysters - you will not regret it.
This is one of Ybor's oldest businesses! They bake the most amazing cuban bread. Go get loaf for yourself and a cafe con leche. You won't be disappointed. I also have to mention their breakfast sandwiches, wide array of pastries, pies, and cookies, and of course....their Cuban Sandwich!
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La Segunda Ybor
2512 N 15th StThis is one of Ybor's oldest businesses! They bake the most amazing cuban bread. Go get loaf for yourself and a cafe con leche. You won't be disappointed. I also have to mention their breakfast sandwiches, wide array of pastries, pies, and cookies, and of course....their Cuban Sandwich!
Our favorite! Get an expertly made latte or pour over and a locally made pastry and sit inside with a book or on their enclosed, tropical outdoor patio.
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Foundation Coffee Co.
1907 N Franklin StOur favorite! Get an expertly made latte or pour over and a locally made pastry and sit inside with a book or on their enclosed, tropical outdoor patio.
This is technically a bar but they've got an awesome food menu! We love going here for the relaxing atmosphere, decor, occasional live music and the outdoor seating. Plus they have a really expansive selection of perfectly curated wine (including a lot of natural and organic options) and local craft beer. They also have a late night food menu for anyone looking for a bite to eat after most kitchens are closed :)
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Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveThis is technically a bar but they've got an awesome food menu! We love going here for the relaxing atmosphere, decor, occasional live music and the outdoor seating. Plus they have a really expansive selection of perfectly curated wine (including a lot of natural and organic options) and local craft beer. They also have a late night food menu for anyone looking for a bite to eat after most kitchens are closed :)
This is one of our favorite coffee shops in the area, they always play great music. We especially love sitting at the sidewalk tables and people watching. Less than a mile from our home :-)
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The Blind Tiger Cafe - Ybor City - Coffee Shop
1823 E 7th AveThis is one of our favorite coffee shops in the area, they always play great music. We especially love sitting at the sidewalk tables and people watching. Less than a mile from our home :-)
Parks & Nature
Fort De Soto is whatever you want to make it! Camping, walking trails, beaches, playgrounds, picnic tables and charcoal grills.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkFort De Soto is whatever you want to make it! Camping, walking trails, beaches, playgrounds, picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Drive over the causeway and you'll find rental areas for kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis, etc. Enter the park and you'll find walking trails and a gorgeous beach. There is even a ferry you can take to nearby Caladesi Island.
459 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de l'île de la Lune de Miel
1 Causeway BlvdDrive over the causeway and you'll find rental areas for kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis, etc. Enter the park and you'll find walking trails and a gorgeous beach. There is even a ferry you can take to nearby Caladesi Island.
If you want to hang out with a bunch of adorable dogs running on the beach, this is your spot! There are also walking trails (away from the dogs haha) and places to set up a chair or blanket and read or have a picnic. Stunning views and very close by!
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Plage pour chiens de Davis Island
864 Severn AveIf you want to hang out with a bunch of adorable dogs running on the beach, this is your spot! There are also walking trails (away from the dogs haha) and places to set up a chair or blanket and read or have a picnic. Stunning views and very close by!
This park is really quiet - in fact we rarely see anyone else there! Great for a long walk along the river especially if you want to see a gator or two! There are boardwalks and lots of shaded walking paths. There is a small entry fee but a couple of dollars is worth it here.
88 habitants recommandent
Parc régional de Lettuce Lake
6920 E Fletcher AveThis park is really quiet - in fact we rarely see anyone else there! Great for a long walk along the river especially if you want to see a gator or two! There are boardwalks and lots of shaded walking paths. There is a small entry fee but a couple of dollars is worth it here.
Ocala is a couple of hours away, but it is the home to many beautiful freshwater springs. Our springs are stunning and an absolute must if you are a nature lover! The spring water temperature stays at 73F year round and attracts manatees all winter long. There are kayak and tube rentals depending on which river you choose. Ask us if you are curious because we'd be happy to share our favorite secret spots!!!
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Ocala National Forest
Florida 40Ocala is a couple of hours away, but it is the home to many beautiful freshwater springs. Our springs are stunning and an absolute must if you are a nature lover! The spring water temperature stays at 73F year round and attracts manatees all winter long. There are kayak and tube rentals depending on which river you choose. Ask us if you are curious because we'd be happy to share our favorite secret spots!!!
Arts & Culture
Go here to experience the rich cultural heritage of Ybor City (which happens to be one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida). Visit the Museum located in the 1923-era Ferlita Bakery, its lush Mediterranean-style garden and the "casita," representative of a typical cigar-worker's family home.
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Musée d'État de Ybor City
1818 E 9th AveGo here to experience the rich cultural heritage of Ybor City (which happens to be one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida). Visit the Museum located in the 1923-era Ferlita Bakery, its lush Mediterranean-style garden and the "casita," representative of a typical cigar-worker's family home.
Offering 450 exhibits, live science demonstrations, and an IMAX theatre. They even have a planetarium where you can gaze at the night sky :)
311 habitants recommandent
Musée des sciences et de la technologie
4801 E Fowler AveOffering 450 exhibits, live science demonstrations, and an IMAX theatre. They even have a planetarium where you can gaze at the night sky :)
Located in Downtown Tampa right on the water and next to Curtis Hixon Park. It also connects to the Tampa Riverwalk and is part of the Waterfront Arts District. College students pay no entry fee and they also have discounts for students, seniors, and active military. There is also a kid's museum called the Glazer Children's Museum just next door.
265 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art de Tampa
120 W Gasparilla PlazaLocated in Downtown Tampa right on the water and next to Curtis Hixon Park. It also connects to the Tampa Riverwalk and is part of the Waterfront Arts District. College students pay no entry fee and they also have discounts for students, seniors, and active military. There is also a kid's museum called the Glazer Children's Museum just next door.
Beautiful museum located in Downtown St. Pete right on the water showcasing the lifeworks of Salvador Dali. The current temporary exhibit is the work and story of Frida Kahlo and it's AMAZING! Her work will be on display until mid-April so check it out before it's gone. There is also a cafe and a great gift shop. Make sure to walk through the outdoor gardens before you leave!
1381 habitants recommandent
Le Dalí (Musée Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdBeautiful museum located in Downtown St. Pete right on the water showcasing the lifeworks of Salvador Dali. The current temporary exhibit is the work and story of Frida Kahlo and it's AMAZING! Her work will be on display until mid-April so check it out before it's gone. There is also a cafe and a great gift shop. Make sure to walk through the outdoor gardens before you leave!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St NWhole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrPublix Super Market on Bayshore
243 Bayshore BlvdThis is a teeny tiny grocery store at the end of our street. They've got any last minute essentials within walking distance. Fruit, veggies, milk, dry goods, etc.
La Altagracia Grocery
2805 N 12th StThis is a teeny tiny grocery store at the end of our street. They've got any last minute essentials within walking distance. Fruit, veggies, milk, dry goods, etc.
Getting Around
The Downtowner vehicles operate seven days a week within Downtown Tampa’s business district, Channel District, River Arts District, the University of Tampa area, as well as the non-gated north end of Harbour Island.
There are twelve, six passenger street-legal electric low speed vehicles (traveling on roads 35 mph or less), and includes one handicap accessible vehicle.
Download the app here: ridedowntowner.com
Tampa Downtown Partnership
400 N Ashley DrThe Downtowner vehicles operate seven days a week within Downtown Tampa’s business district, Channel District, River Arts District, the University of Tampa area, as well as the non-gated north end of Harbour Island.
There are twelve, six passenger street-legal electric low speed vehicles (traveling on roads 35 mph or less), and includes one handicap accessible vehicle.
Download the app here: ridedowntowner.com
There are hubs all over town to grab a bike and go! Check out the website here: http://coastbikeshare.com/ for a comprehensive map of all the locations in Tampa and St. Pete.
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Coast Bike Share
Central AvenueThere are hubs all over town to grab a bike and go! Check out the website here: http://coastbikeshare.com/ for a comprehensive map of all the locations in Tampa and St. Pete.
Walk the Tampa Riverwalk to the Convention Center and then take the ferry to St. Pete! A fun way to experience two cities in one day - tons of restaurants, bars, shops, museums and sightseeing all within walking distance of both docks. Check out the website for pricing and schedule: https://crossbayferry.com/
37 habitants recommandent
Cross Bay Ferry - St. Pete - Tampa
333 South Franklin StreetWalk the Tampa Riverwalk to the Convention Center and then take the ferry to St. Pete! A fun way to experience two cities in one day - tons of restaurants, bars, shops, museums and sightseeing all within walking distance of both docks. Check out the website for pricing and schedule: https://crossbayferry.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Check out a Lightening game for a fun night. Tampa fans are hardcore about the Lightening - so prepare yourself for a good time!
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Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrCheck out a Lightening game for a fun night. Tampa fans are hardcore about the Lightening - so prepare yourself for a good time!
Stade Raymond James
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyHome of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
Really close by and a really enjoyable way to spend a few hours or a day. Our favorite is the otter exhibit and the albino alligator!
848 habitants recommandent
L'Aquarium de Floride
701 Channelside DrReally close by and a really enjoyable way to spend a few hours or a day. Our favorite is the otter exhibit and the albino alligator!
A 63-acre nonprofit zoo recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity. Voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine!
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ZooTampa à Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveA 63-acre nonprofit zoo recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity. Voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brew Bus is a great way to take a tour of some of Tampa's best craft beer. Did you know that Tampa is known for craft beer?? Well it is! Check out the tours here: http://www.brewbususa.com/
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Brew Bus Brewing
The Brew Bus is a great way to take a tour of some of Tampa's best craft beer. Did you know that Tampa is known for craft beer?? Well it is! Check out the tours here: http://www.brewbususa.com/
Great for drinking a beer or glass of wine at a favorite neighborhood spot. They also have great salads and sandwiches. Go there early enough and you can get my favorite quick breakfast - a coffee and two fried eggs with bacon on a croissant.
153 habitants recommandent
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveGreat for drinking a beer or glass of wine at a favorite neighborhood spot. They also have great salads and sandwiches. Go there early enough and you can get my favorite quick breakfast - a coffee and two fried eggs with bacon on a croissant.
Great spot for brunch, lunch, dinner or a late night snack. They've got an awesome selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Sometimes you'll even find a live band playing!
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The Bricks
1327 E 7th AveGreat spot for brunch, lunch, dinner or a late night snack. They've got an awesome selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Sometimes you'll even find a live band playing!
A tiny, quiet bar perfect for a fan of classic cocktails and a quiet spot off the beaten trail. Chat with your bartender or sit in a quiet corner by the window and people watch. This is a classic Ybor bar great for a nightcap. They do allow smoking inside and it is a very small bar, so don't go if you are super sensitive to cigarette smoke.
Fuma Sundays
1318 E 8th AveA tiny, quiet bar perfect for a fan of classic cocktails and a quiet spot off the beaten trail. Chat with your bartender or sit in a quiet corner by the window and people watch. This is a classic Ybor bar great for a nightcap. They do allow smoking inside and it is a very small bar, so don't go if you are super sensitive to cigarette smoke.
If you are in the mood for craft beer, go to Hidden Springs for a beer flight (or two!). The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and there is often a food truck parked outside.
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Hidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin StIf you are in the mood for craft beer, go to Hidden Springs for a beer flight (or two!). The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and there is often a food truck parked outside.