Guidebook
Entertainment & Activities
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaTampa Bay History Center
801 Water StCatch a concert or show while in town!
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlCatch a concert or show while in town!
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrAwesome aquarium, located downtown!
Sightseeing
City Park, located along the Riverwalk
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveCity park, located along the Riverwalk
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Dr
Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StGreat for walking or biking, especially at sunset! Bike rentals are available downtown with Coast.
173 locals recommend
River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison StGreat for walking or biking, especially at sunset! Bike rentals are available downtown with Coast.
Tampa's newest park is located on the Hillsborough River with views of downtown. It has a dog park (separate areas for large and small dogs), lots of open green space, waterfront benches, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, a splash park for kids, and a a gorgeous boat house (Tampa River Center) that stores for local rowing and dragon boat teams. You can also rent paddleboards and kayaks, there!
https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/featured-parks/riverfrontpark
54 locals recommend
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N BlvdTampa's newest park is located on the Hillsborough River with views of downtown. It has a dog park (separate areas for large and small dogs), lots of open green space, waterfront benches, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, a splash park for kids, and a a gorgeous boat house (Tampa River Center) that stores for local rowing and dragon boat teams. You can also rent paddleboards and kayaks, there!
https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/featured-parks/riverfrontpark
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdGreat place to view manatees when the weather is chilly!
Convenient spot to stop along the Riverwalk for drinks with views of the water - great spot for sunset! Plus, you can catch the Water Taxi, rent e-boats and so much more!
67 locals recommend
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
141 S Franklin StConvenient spot to stop along the Riverwalk for drinks with views of the water - great spot for sunset! Plus, you can catch the Water Taxi, rent e-boats and so much more!
Food scene
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveLocal award-winning waterfront restaurant, located on the Riverwalk
Steelbach
1902 N Ola AveLocated in Armature Works - an amazing restaurant & bar!
Oak & Ola
1910 N Ola AveLocated in Armature Works, a great restaurant!
Columbia Museum
2029 E 7th AveLa Segunda Ybor
2512 N 15th StTampa's most famous cuban bakery, since 1915!
From the website: Sparkman Wharf is a dynamic and vibrant piece of Tampa Bay’s downtown waterfront. We’re proud to be one of the top community and cultural destinations in the area, with an effortless blend of loft-style office space and ground-floor retail, along with an intimate dining garden, biergarten, and recreational lawn. Join us in celebrating the best of Tampa—good weather, waterfront views, live music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrFrom the website: Sparkman Wharf is a dynamic and vibrant piece of Tampa Bay’s downtown waterfront. We’re proud to be one of the top community and cultural destinations in the area, with an effortless blend of loft-style office space and ground-floor retail, along with an intimate dining garden, biergarten, and recreational lawn. Join us in celebrating the best of Tampa—good weather, waterfront views, live music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.
Cocktails
M. Bird
1903 Market StRooftop bar at Armature Works - they serve food, too.
CW's Gin Joint
633 N Franklin StBreweries
Extensive tap list with a lot of variety and quality brews! Plus, they have great food and lots of indoor and outdoor space! Dog-friendly on the patio.
92 locals recommend
Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveExtensive tap list with a lot of variety and quality brews! Plus, they have great food and lots of indoor and outdoor space! Dog-friendly on the patio.
Walking distance from the cottage, female-owned and great brews!!
29 locals recommend
Woven Water Brewing Company
456 W Columbus DrWalking distance from the cottage, female-owned and great brews!!
One of the original breweries in Seminole Heights - it is now in a bigger location with a kitchen the dishes out great food!
105 locals recommend
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveOne of the original breweries in Seminole Heights - it is now in a bigger location with a kitchen the dishes out great food!
Dog Parks
Great dog park with shade, but parking can be tricky. This is located near Armature Works so you can park there and hit both spots.
Queenie's Dog Park
Great dog park with shade, but parking can be tricky. This is located near Armature Works so you can park there and hit both spots.
Dog park alongside the river with a separate sections for big dogs and small dogs. Each section has a water feature.
Dog Parks at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Dog park alongside the river with a separate sections for big dogs and small dogs. Each section has a water feature.