Guidebook for Tampa
Parks & Nature
Great paved bike/ rollerblading trails/ running trails
17 locals recommend
Flatwoods Park - Bruce B Downs Entrance
18205 Bruce B Downs BlvdGreat paved bike/ rollerblading trails/ running trails
Great zoo, has splash park for kids and an assortment of animals for a family adventure.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveGreat zoo, has splash park for kids and an assortment of animals for a family adventure.
Sightseeing
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkGreat 4 mile walk along river in downtown Tampa
Food Scene
Great ambiance, great food with awesome chef specials. Don't forget to visit Sundays for their soul food Sunday Brunch!
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveGreat ambiance, great food with awesome chef specials. Don't forget to visit Sundays for their soul food Sunday Brunch!
Who doesn't want to eat lunch or dinner on the front porch of an old Victorian House. Great country cooking and desserts.
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AveWho doesn't want to eat lunch or dinner on the front porch of an old Victorian House. Great country cooking and desserts.
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveGreat local bar featuring craft beers
This is for the more advanced palate. Check out the menu before heading over, it changes with the seasons.
73 locals recommend
The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveThis is for the more advanced palate. Check out the menu before heading over, it changes with the seasons.
Great place and great water views. Go for brunch, head over for dinner, and then stay out late for their multi area music and nightlife.
145 locals recommend
Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
601 S Harbour Island BlvdGreat place and great water views. Go for brunch, head over for dinner, and then stay out late for their multi area music and nightlife.
Because sometimes you need fried steak and eggs at 3 am. Open 24 hours this diner has great food and always fresh coffee.
53 locals recommend
Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska AveBecause sometimes you need fried steak and eggs at 3 am. Open 24 hours this diner has great food and always fresh coffee.
Amazing restaurant on the water, great views, high end food and beautiful ambiance. Go for lunch before a walk on the river. Go for dinner or just head over for a drink.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveAmazing restaurant on the water, great views, high end food and beautiful ambiance. Go for lunch before a walk on the river. Go for dinner or just head over for a drink.
In house Bakery, great lunch spot. Perfect place to pick up a key lime pie or or healthy lunch.
Zudar's on Platt
201 W Platt StIn house Bakery, great lunch spot. Perfect place to pick up a key lime pie or or healthy lunch.
Amazing dinner spot. Get dressed up and ready to take in live music, savory meals and hand crafted cocktails
21 locals recommend
The Sacred Pepper
15405 N Dale Mabry HwyAmazing dinner spot. Get dressed up and ready to take in live music, savory meals and hand crafted cocktails
Entertainment & Activities
Check out this gem of a theater. Stop by ticket office at beginning of your stay or before and come see some major theater performances like; Wicked, Chicago, Alice and Wonderland and much much more.
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlCheck out this gem of a theater. Stop by ticket office at beginning of your stay or before and come see some major theater performances like; Wicked, Chicago, Alice and Wonderland and much much more.