Tampa Florida
Tampa is a vibrant city packed with things to do. From sunny weather, beautiful beaches and incredible activities you will love vacationing in Tampa! Tampa is located on the western part of Florida with Gulf waters and amazing sunsets!
Things to do in tampa
Explore St. Pete
St. Petersburg is one of the iconic areas of the Tampa region. It is a popular destination for its beaches, museums, and diverse food scene! It also has a bunch of awesome street art. Art lovers can check out the Dali Museum while families can enjoy the Great Explorations Children’s Museum. The St. Pete Pier is great for fresh seafood and views of Tampa.
Explore Ybor City
Ybor City is a historic neighborhood with a vibrant nightlife and rich cultural heritage. It has unique architecture with touches of Spanish, Cuban and Italian influence. You can eat at the famous Columbia Restaurant for some of the best Cuban food in town!
Visit Caladesi Island
Caladesi Island is a State Park that boasts incredible beaches, tons of shells and nature trails. You must take a ferry to and from the island which is amazing in itself. The park also offers kayak rentals, ranger-guided tours and a small snack bar. It is a peaceful and gorgeous getaway for the day!
Walk the Tampa Riverwalk
The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6 miles walk along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. It is great for walking, jogging, biking and taking in the views of the city and water.
Check out armature works-Heights Public Market
This large industrial market is filled with incredible and diverse food and drink options. There is a great outdoor seating area and it connects to the Tampa Riverwalk.
Visit the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center
This free educational attraction is located in Apollo Beach. It allows visitors to see wild manatees especially during the winter months where the congregate for the warmth. There are educational exhibits and natural trails as well. There is a snack bar. They also have a turtle rescue portion. It is a great day for children and adults alike!
Visit Fort Desoto State Park
This State Park is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It has a historic fort dating back to the Spanish-American War. There is plenty of hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming and camping available. The beaches are beautiful.
explore the soho neighborhood
The SoHo area, also known as South Howard, is a trendy neighborhood popular for its bars, clubs and restaurants. There are several boutique stores, parks and street art. It is also near the scenic Bayshore Boulevard which offers great views of Tampa Bay!
Visit Fred Howard Park
This park in Tarpon Springs has beautiful white sand beaches, nature trails and a long causeway for fishing. On windy days you can find many kite surfers. Others enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding.
shop and dine in Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood that has a great outdoor shopping mall. Packed with tons of stores and boutiques and some incredible restaurants including the Meat Market, On Swamm, Timpano and BarTaco. If you have a Capital One Credit or Debit card you can get 50% off coffee at the Capital One Cafe.
Check out some waterfront Bars
Tampa has some incredible waterfront bar and dining options. I went to two very awesome causal waterfront bars/restaurants that were awesome! One was the Getaway and the other was Salt Shack on the Bay! Took in an incredible sunset the Salt Shack!
Other top tourist attractions
Some other top attractions in the Tampa area include Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, the Tampa Theatre, Legoland, Dinosaur Land, Tampa Museum of Art, Adventure Island, Bok Tower Gardens, Glazer’s Children Museum and Tampa Bay History Center.
Visit Tampa
Tampa should definitely be on your list of top Florida destinations. You will absolutely love your time visiting this incredible area!
