Tampa Bay Guidebook
Family Entertainment
Child- and grown-up friendly outings
A family-friendly, dog-friendly arcade with craft beer. Events are scheduled most days and food trucks are present on weekends. Board games and tables are also offered. Children are asked to leave around 10pm.
24 locals recommend
Lowry Parcade & Tavern
1213 W Waters AveA family-friendly, dog-friendly arcade with craft beer. Events are scheduled most days and food trucks are present on weekends. Board games and tables are also offered. Children are asked to leave around 10pm.
A theme park and zoo in the heart of Tampa, known for its holiday events.
109 locals recommend
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley DriveA theme park and zoo in the heart of Tampa, known for its holiday events.
A top-rated zoo close to the Hillsborough river and multiple parks. More affordable than Busch Gardens and less traffic.
55 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 West Sligh AvenueA top-rated zoo close to the Hillsborough river and multiple parks. More affordable than Busch Gardens and less traffic.
Many colorful and dynamic plays and concerts are performed each weekend. Consider booking tickets a couple days early.
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlMany colorful and dynamic plays and concerts are performed each weekend. Consider booking tickets a couple days early.
A 30-acre water park to help you cool off from the Florida heat.
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrA 30-acre water park to help you cool off from the Florida heat.
See large wildcats up close with experienced guides in this not-for-profit wildcat rescue park.
102 locals recommend
Big Cat Rescue
12802 Easy StSee large wildcats up close with experienced guides in this not-for-profit wildcat rescue park.
Swimming, kayaking, and live mermaid shows in a cool, clear natural spring! Slides and diving platforms just off the beach and kayaking through the wooded springs offer something for everyone.
556 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial WaySwimming, kayaking, and live mermaid shows in a cool, clear natural spring! Slides and diving platforms just off the beach and kayaking through the wooded springs offer something for everyone.
Sports
Sports!
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyFootball stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHockey arena, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Tropicana baseball field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays
A popular location for rock climbing practice and a fun group outing for active folks
35 locals recommend
Vertical Ventures
116 18th St SA popular location for rock climbing practice and a fun group outing for active folks
Museums
Discounts are available for AAA, students, children, and seniors.
A colorful, educational excursion for the whole family, located next to a riverside park
224 locals recommend
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaA colorful, educational excursion for the whole family, located next to a riverside park
The history of Tampa Bay, from the days of Spanish pirates through the Cuban cigar boom and today
139 locals recommend
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StThe history of Tampa Bay, from the days of Spanish pirates through the Cuban cigar boom and today
Unique and contemporary artworks on display by local and historic figures overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk.
265 locals recommend
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaUnique and contemporary artworks on display by local and historic figures overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk.
A not-for-profit museum that showcases advancements in science, industry, and technology. Hands-on activities and events are available for for all ages.
311 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveA not-for-profit museum that showcases advancements in science, industry, and technology. Hands-on activities and events are available for for all ages.
The world's largest collection of the surrealist's works, from paintings to sculpture. There is a wing dedicated to a unique artist showcased in conjunction with Dali's work, so there's always something new.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe world's largest collection of the surrealist's works, from paintings to sculpture. There is a wing dedicated to a unique artist showcased in conjunction with Dali's work, so there's always something new.
Formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel and located at the end of Henry Plant's rail line, the 511-room hotel has been converted to a museum for the area and the man who helped shape it.
88 locals recommend
Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdFormerly the Tampa Bay Hotel and located at the end of Henry Plant's rail line, the 511-room hotel has been converted to a museum for the area and the man who helped shape it.
Food Scene
A mix of affordable and glamorous bites for whatever strikes your fancy.
A riverside lot filled with shipping containers with food-truck-like storefronts selling a wide variety of food and drinks. Live music frequently.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrA riverside lot filled with shipping containers with food-truck-like storefronts selling a wide variety of food and drinks. Live music frequently.
A wonderful breakfast spot near the highway for those on their way to or from the airport, or just looking for a great way to start their day. Also offers delivery.
11 locals recommend
Nicki's Omelette & Grill
6805 W Hillsborough AveA wonderful breakfast spot near the highway for those on their way to or from the airport, or just looking for a great way to start their day. Also offers delivery.
Matoi Sushi
602 N Dale Mabry HwyA classy Korean restaurant that offers sushi and traditional Korean cuisine.
Mellow Mushroom
11955 Sheldon RdUnique pizzas and a far-out interior decorating theme.
Incredible Indian cuisine. Arrive early if you intend to eat at the buffet.
7 locals recommend
Curry Leaves Indian Cuisine
4843 W Kennedy BlvdIncredible Indian cuisine. Arrive early if you intend to eat at the buffet.
Pipo's Restaurant
7233 W Hillsborough AveCuban food located on the way to or from the highway.
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveSophisticated Floridian food for the distinguished palette.
A distinguished steakhouse in the base of the Sykes Tower by the riverwalk.
21 locals recommend
Malio's
400 North Ashley DriveA distinguished steakhouse in the base of the Sykes Tower by the riverwalk.
A large, contained network of restaurants and bars at the start of the Tampa Riverwalk.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveA large, contained network of restaurants and bars at the start of the Tampa Riverwalk.
An elegant restaurant overlooking the bay. Enjoy the sun on the ocean and the sight of palms in the breeze as you dine on gourmet cuisine.
37 locals recommend
Rusty Pelican Tampa Restaurant
2425 N Rocky Point DrAn elegant restaurant overlooking the bay. Enjoy the sun on the ocean and the sight of palms in the breeze as you dine on gourmet cuisine.
An ice cream and cookie dough shop. 100% of profits are donated to help charitable ministries in Tampa. Located near a cross-town trolley station.
8 locals recommend
Dough Nation
2002 N Dale Mabry HwyAn ice cream and cookie dough shop. 100% of profits are donated to help charitable ministries in Tampa. Located near a cross-town trolley station.
The Bricks
1327 E 7th AveA skate-themed pub made by (but not just for) skaters.
Sightseeing
See the sights
Historic Tampa, home to the cigar factories that founded the city and many unique dining and shopping opportunities. At night, Ybor City is home to a plethora of clubs and bars for every interest. Watch for the chickens!
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
Historic Tampa, home to the cigar factories that founded the city and many unique dining and shopping opportunities. At night, Ybor City is home to a plethora of clubs and bars for every interest. Watch for the chickens!
Starting at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and winding around the Glazer Children's Museum, all the way to the Tampa Bay History Center and ending near Sparkman's Warf, the Riverwalk is a relaxing way to see the city's sights and architecture. Parks, restaurants, bars, historical plaques, and playgrounds are positioned throughout.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkStarting at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and winding around the Glazer Children's Museum, all the way to the Tampa Bay History Center and ending near Sparkman's Warf, the Riverwalk is a relaxing way to see the city's sights and architecture. Parks, restaurants, bars, historical plaques, and playgrounds are positioned throughout.
Upper Tampa Bay Trail
A biking and walking trail around the nature of Florida
Adult Entertainment
It would be immodest to recommend any strip clubs, but this is Tampa. We have a whole street of them.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient Rd
The Castle
2004 N 16th StA nightclub with a darker side.
A nightclub with themed DJ nights. Lots of room for dancing and a balcony up above for those who have friends that like to dance.
The Orpheum
14802 E 7th AveA nightclub with themed DJ nights. Lots of room for dancing and a balcony up above for those who have friends that like to dance.
Parks
A break from city life with a playground, nature trails, canoeing, kayaking, and a nature education center in the heart of Tampa
88 locals recommend
Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher AveA break from city life with a playground, nature trails, canoeing, kayaking, and a nature education center in the heart of Tampa
A clean, open beach with volleyball courts, picnic tables, and disc golf. A dog-friendly beach area is available and a kayaking launch point can be found on the island.
24 locals recommend
Picnic Island
A clean, open beach with volleyball courts, picnic tables, and disc golf. A dog-friendly beach area is available and a kayaking launch point can be found on the island.