Tampa
You could be a shopaholic, adrenaline junkie, art connoisseur, or bar hopping foodie--Tampa, Florida always has something waiting for you. Situated on Tampa Bay along Florida's Gulf Coast, the city is a wicked good time. Originally, the city functioned as a military center for Fort Brooke through the 19th century.
Later, Vincente Martinez Ybor would make Tampa's cigar industry home, earning Tampa the luxurious nickname: "The Cigar City". These days, it's still known as a major business center, but also likes to show off its museums, African-themed Busch Gardens amusement park, historic Ybor City neighborhood, lively music scene, and sensational dining and nightlife offerings.
Tampa at a Glance
Tampa's economy is driven by its tourism, health care, finance, insurance, technology, and maritime industries. The bay's port is the largest in Florida, which keeps its economy sitting pretty. The city offers its residents and visitors an urban-suburban mix to explore with plenty of neighborhoods, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Its various industries make for a lush job market and the diversity of culture and history keeps Tampa exciting, enticing, and contemporary.
Tampa's Location
Located on the Gulf Coast, the city's borders are made up of the north shore of Tampa Bay and the eastern shore of Old Tampa Bay. It is the third largest city in the Tampa Bay area. The Hillsborough River passes in front of Downtown Tampa and also supplies the main source of freshwater.
Because of its location on the Florida peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico, the climate can show some characteristics of a tropical climate. Generally, Tampa experiences hot, humid summers with frequent thunderstorms, while the winters remain mild and dry.
Tampa Attractions
You cannot go to Tampa and not visit the Ybor City Historic District. You can lose an entire day immersing yourself in the rich history of this district. It was once known as the "Cigar Capital of the World", with over 200 factories and 12,000 cigar-makers, but it looks a little different today. Take a reminiscent ride onboard an electric streetcar, and you can drop into a coffee shop or brewery as you plan the rest of your Tampa getaway. Make sure you head back in the evening to dine at the historic Columbia Restaurant. This establishment is the oldest restaurant in the state, which features award-winning Spanish and Cuban cuisine as well as a massive wine list and nightly Flamenco dance performances.
Get your adrenaline pumping on one of the many thrill rides at Busch Gardens or enjoy the serene experience of meeting manatees at the Manatee Viewing Center--if you are visiting from November through April. While you are there, you can also enjoy a butterfly garden, stingray touch tank, or a trek through the Center's estuary for more animal encounters.
After a day on the beach or walking the riverfront path, you could make your way to the Armature Works. This once-dilapidated warehouse was repurposed into a chic food market and trendy cultural center. It is located just off the Hillsborough River and is not to be overlooked. The Heights Public Market features multiple restaurant stalls, perfect for a sunny day or a bite to eat as the sun sets past the ocean.
Shell Key Shoal
Listen Key
Saint Petersburg Museum Of History
Long Key
Kings Point Par 3 Golf Course
Durney Key
Venetian Isles
Snead Island
Core Island
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Mud Hole Island
Pasadees Key
Cow And Calf Key
Dog Leg Key
North Anclote Key
Summer Resort Key
Bonne Fortune Key
Branches Hammock
Saint Christopher Key
Dunedin Stadium
Davis Islands
Caladesi Island
Clay Gully
Tampa Bay Downs Racetrack
North Keys
Christmas Island
Dung Islet
Bunker Hill Island
University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum
Anclote Keys
Pardee Key
Little Cockroach Island
Museum Of Science Industry
Cheval Polo And Golf Club
Egmont Key Lighthouse
Cow Key
Busch Gardens Tampa
Manbirtee Key
Skeet Key
Boca Ciega Isle
Madelaine Key
Saint Antoine Key
Sunset Key
Eleanor Island
Cunningham Key
Gods Island
Heritage Isles Golf Course
Bayshore Linear Greenway Recreation Trail
Glazer Children'S Museum
Unspecific Gravity
Saint Andrews Park Golf Course
Saint Barbe Key
Pannama Island
North Point Hog Island
Paradise Key
Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Palms Golf Course
Peacock Hammock
Horseshoe Key
Belleview Island
Ross Island
Conch Key
Sawyer Key
Jumping Gully
Blake Trail
Sun N Fun Air Museum
Indian Bluff Island
Gulfport Middle Ground
Anclote Key Lighthouse
Capri Isle
Weedon Island
Moonshine Island
Jack Russell Stadium
Lone Palm Island (Historical)
Kitchen Key
Northdale Golf Club
Dan And Mary Miller Auditorium
Whitted Airport Runway Extension Obstruction Light
Whiskey Key
Isle Of Palms
Broken Island
Isla Del Sol
Rock Hammock
South Causeway Isles
Clearwater Beach Island
Tarpon Key
Bahama Beach
Cabbage Key
Henry B Plant Museum
Snell Isle
Sand Keys
Green Key
Hallelujah Keys
Kings Ridge Golf Club
Raymond James Stadium
Pope Island (Historical)
Salvador Dali Museum
Tropical Island
Tampa Museum Of Art
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