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Many conferences are held here. An easy bike ride (we have an extra bike available) with a dedicated bike lane for much of the commute.
95 locals recommend
Tampa Convention Center
141 Tampa General Cir
95 locals recommend
Many conferences are held here. An easy bike ride (we have an extra bike available) with a dedicated bike lane for much of the commute.
Some of the best national and international music stops here. Always a good place to hear local talent as well. Constant full calendar.
14 locals recommend
Crowbar
1812 N 17th St
14 locals recommend
Some of the best national and international music stops here. Always a good place to hear local talent as well. Constant full calendar.
Nice to walk through during the day for a bit of Tampa history, and at night for people watching. A little like New Orleans, but with Tampa flavor.
17 locals recommend
Historic Ybor
17 locals recommend
Nice to walk through during the day for a bit of Tampa history, and at night for people watching. A little like New Orleans, but with Tampa flavor.
I have free tickets here. A very well curated museum, with enlightening information on Tampa. Also, has a little Columbia Cafe.
139 locals recommend
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water St
139 locals recommend
I have free tickets here. A very well curated museum, with enlightening information on Tampa. Also, has a little Columbia Cafe.
Our excellent arts museum with an excellent collection as well as traveling exhibits.
265 locals recommend
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla Plaza
265 locals recommend
Our excellent arts museum with an excellent collection as well as traveling exhibits.
Best place to stroll downtown, view the sunsets, the minarets, play some frisbee, eat at a food cart, or just relax in the sun by the river.
Gasparilla Plaza
Gasparilla Plaza
Best place to stroll downtown, view the sunsets, the minarets, play some frisbee, eat at a food cart, or just relax in the sun by the river.
Open 11am until 3am. All types of people, very free poured drinks. Also a package store. Best bar ever.
13 locals recommend
The Hub Bar
719 N Franklin St
13 locals recommend
Open 11am until 3am. All types of people, very free poured drinks. Also a package store. Best bar ever.
Because some of you are working out of here while staying. We are really close, and an easy bike ride (we have an extra bike at your disposal).
44 locals recommend
Tampa General Hospital station
44 locals recommend
Because some of you are working out of here while staying. We are really close, and an easy bike ride (we have an extra bike at your disposal).
Free guest passes Monday through Thursday. Super close. Pool and all other nice YMCA activities.
Downtown YMCA Fort Brooke
104 S Franklin St
Free guest passes Monday through Thursday. Super close. Pool and all other nice YMCA activities.
A true standout historic gem of Tampa Bay. Amazing baroque architecture and decor. Mostly shows art films and classics, some touring acts. A must see.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
163 locals recommend
A true standout historic gem of Tampa Bay. Amazing baroque architecture and decor. Mostly shows art films and classics, some touring acts. A must see.
As you can see, it's pretty close.
97 locals recommend
Tampa International Airport
97 locals recommend
As you can see, it's pretty close.
The best beach in the state. Worth the drive.
84 locals recommend
Anna Maria Beach
84 locals recommend
The best beach in the state. Worth the drive.
Click on this link for best info about the MANY beaches near us: http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/articles/beach-every-mood
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 locals recommend
Click on this link for best info about the MANY beaches near us: http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/articles/beach-every-mood
Largest Greek community in the United States. Historic sponge diving, great Greek food.
340 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon Ave
340 locals recommend
Largest Greek community in the United States. Historic sponge diving, great Greek food.
Crazy roller-coasters. Crazy.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Crazy roller-coasters. Crazy.
Some of you are working here.
122 locals recommend
University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler Ave
122 locals recommend
Some of you are working here.
A bit of a drive but worth it for the plethora of flora. Many other great things to do in Sarasota for a day trip.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St
433 locals recommend
A bit of a drive but worth it for the plethora of flora. Many other great things to do in Sarasota for a day trip.
Nice day trip- see Manatees and swim, kayak, canoe etc.
190 locals recommend
Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat Ave
190 locals recommend
Nice day trip- see Manatees and swim, kayak, canoe etc.
Kayaking, canoeing and nature watching.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park
577 locals recommend
Kayaking, canoeing and nature watching.
A refuge for retired and abandoned big cats- lions and tigers and cougars oh my! I have a friend who works there so if the schedule works out she might be able to give you a tour.
102 locals recommend
Big Cat Rescue
12802 Easy St
102 locals recommend
A refuge for retired and abandoned big cats- lions and tigers and cougars oh my! I have a friend who works there so if the schedule works out she might be able to give you a tour.
If you're staying over on a Sunday- go here! As we know it, the Thai Temple hosts a food fair of homemade Thai food, relax on the river, people watch and attend the open Buddhist ceremonies.
49 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolrata Temple
5306 Palm River Rd
49 locals recommend
If you're staying over on a Sunday- go here! As we know it, the Thai Temple hosts a food fair of homemade Thai food, relax on the river, people watch and attend the open Buddhist ceremonies.
Museum of Science and Industry! Experience a Florida hurricane without the power outages!
310 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler Ave
310 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry! Experience a Florida hurricane without the power outages!
Actually pretty fun even if you're not a kid!
224 locals recommend
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla Plaza
224 locals recommend
Actually pretty fun even if you're not a kid!
Hub for HART public transport- really close by. Once again, we have an extra bike for your use, so you can easily catch the big buses from here.
HART - Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
403 North Franklin Street
Hub for HART public transport- really close by. Once again, we have an extra bike for your use, so you can easily catch the big buses from here.
To hike, to bike, to canoe.
89 locals recommend
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US-301
89 locals recommend
To hike, to bike, to canoe.
My thrift of choice.
Sunshine Thrift Store
4304 S Dale Mabry Hwy
My thrift of choice.
Closest movie theatre.
16 locals recommend
AMC CLASSIC Centro Ybor 10
1600 E 8th Ave
16 locals recommend
Closest movie theatre.
An English club transported to Tampa. Very hip, lovely bookstore, very pricey giftshop. Coffee from Buddy Brew, tea from Te Bella. Where the coolest do their business.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd
199 locals recommend
An English club transported to Tampa. Very hip, lovely bookstore, very pricey giftshop. Coffee from Buddy Brew, tea from Te Bella. Where the coolest do their business.
Locally owned and fantastic indie bookstore.
8 locals recommend
Inkwood Books
1809 N Tampa St
8 locals recommend
Locally owned and fantastic indie bookstore.
Authentic comic geekery and music hideout.
Green Shift Music and Comics
5713 N Nebraska Ave
Authentic comic geekery and music hideout.
No Instagram.
48 locals recommend
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th Avenue
48 locals recommend
No Instagram.
Cause sometimes you need to go to Target.
CVS Pharmacy
6295 W Waters Ave
Cause sometimes you need to go to Target.
'Cause sometimes you have to go to the mall. This is the "fancy" mall. Westshore is the "old" mall.
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore Blvd
615 locals recommend
'Cause sometimes you have to go to the mall. This is the "fancy" mall. Westshore is the "old" mall.
Typical mall- AMC Theatres is here, though.
116 locals recommend
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore Plaza
116 locals recommend
Typical mall- AMC Theatres is here, though.
Good yoga.
7 locals recommend
Jai Dee Yoga & Wellness
5610 N Nebraska Ave
7 locals recommend
Good yoga.

Food Scene

Excellent hangout, free wifi, food for all diets and great beer and wine selection.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Hey
1540 N Franklin St
21 locals recommend
Excellent hangout, free wifi, food for all diets and great beer and wine selection.
Pizza and craft beers, outside patio, inside TV's. A terrific local joint.
52 locals recommend
Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central Ave
52 locals recommend
Pizza and craft beers, outside patio, inside TV's. A terrific local joint.
James Beard nominated three times, and all around the best restaurant in Tampa Bay for price, selection and ethics.
73 locals recommend
The Refinery
5910 N Florida Ave
73 locals recommend
James Beard nominated three times, and all around the best restaurant in Tampa Bay for price, selection and ethics.
I haven't gotten to eat here yet but I want to.
51 locals recommend
Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy Blvd
51 locals recommend
I haven't gotten to eat here yet but I want to.
Great pizza, relaxed atmosphere. CASH ONLY!
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Ave
93 locals recommend
Great pizza, relaxed atmosphere. CASH ONLY!
Really good food and cocktails- fun vibe, cool art. Ernie Burger has bacon jam and cheddar on it- what's not to like?
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave
201 locals recommend
Really good food and cocktails- fun vibe, cool art. Ernie Burger has bacon jam and cheddar on it- what's not to like?
Authentic Cantonese. The BEST. This is the original location- the other is on Hillsborough. Salt and Pepper Tofu is consistently pictured next to "crack" in dictionary.
Yummy House
2202 W Waters Ave
Authentic Cantonese. The BEST. This is the original location- the other is on Hillsborough. Salt and Pepper Tofu is consistently pictured next to "crack" in dictionary.
Artisan roasters and coffee snobs- in a good way. Cafe Hey uses their beans.
68 locals recommend
Buddy Brew Coffee - Kennedy
2020 W Kennedy Blvd
68 locals recommend
Artisan roasters and coffee snobs- in a good way. Cafe Hey uses their beans.
It's hard to pick which spot gets my vote for best Tampa Cuban food. La Teresita does for its hours, longevity, and old school diner cafeteria. I have more rec's if you ask.
77 locals recommend
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus Dr
77 locals recommend
It's hard to pick which spot gets my vote for best Tampa Cuban food. La Teresita does for its hours, longevity, and old school diner cafeteria. I have more rec's if you ask.
Walk here from our house. Drink really good beer. Maybe there will be a food truck. Yum. Be really happy.
105 locals recommend
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida Ave
105 locals recommend
Walk here from our house. Drink really good beer. Maybe there will be a food truck. Yum. Be really happy.
Another place to go to enjoy some fine beer with good people and there will always be a truck or two also serving good food.
66 locals recommend
Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska Ave
66 locals recommend
Another place to go to enjoy some fine beer with good people and there will always be a truck or two also serving good food.
Delivery or TakeOut. GOOD PIZZA.
10 locals recommend
Heights Pizza
7504 N Florida Ave
10 locals recommend
Delivery or TakeOut. GOOD PIZZA.
Just about the best restaurant in Tampa for your special evening. Walkable.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida Ave
144 locals recommend
Just about the best restaurant in Tampa for your special evening. Walkable.

Essentials

You know,..WholeFoods.
83 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr
83 locals recommend
You know,..WholeFoods.
A downtown stop for gourmet picnic baskets or last minute grocery needs.
15 locals recommend
Duckweed Urban Grocery
803 N Tampa St
15 locals recommend
A downtown stop for gourmet picnic baskets or last minute grocery needs.
Alternative to Whole Foods.
19 locals recommend
Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe
1021 N Macdill Ave
19 locals recommend
Alternative to Whole Foods.
Amazing wine store, cheeses, and market.
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave N
215 locals recommend
Amazing wine store, cheeses, and market.
Our local grocery store for just about everything- and very walkable.
82 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska Ave
82 locals recommend
Our local grocery store for just about everything- and very walkable.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great place to hang with friends. Excellent beer and wine selection, great cafe food. Easy bike ride.
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave
153 locals recommend
Great place to hang with friends. Excellent beer and wine selection, great cafe food. Easy bike ride.
Live music almost every night on huge open patio. Huge selection of craft beers and comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
New World Brewery
810 E Skagway Ave
27 locals recommend
Live music almost every night on huge open patio. Huge selection of craft beers and comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
Tampa's oldest and most cherished open air venue. A hippies dream. Low cost drinks and food. Near USF.
30 locals recommend
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper Rd
30 locals recommend
Tampa's oldest and most cherished open air venue. A hippies dream. Low cost drinks and food. Near USF.
Chill and comfortable bar with pretty people. Really good cocktails and bar food.
63 locals recommend
Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin St
63 locals recommend
Chill and comfortable bar with pretty people. Really good cocktails and bar food.
Excellent sangria and craft beer selection. Also, very excellent bar menu with local ingredients. Very cool hip place. A walk from our house.
114 locals recommend
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska Ave
114 locals recommend
Excellent sangria and craft beer selection. Also, very excellent bar menu with local ingredients. Very cool hip place. A walk from our house.

Shopping

Great vintage clothes.
16 locals recommend
La France
1612 E 7th Ave
16 locals recommend
Great vintage clothes.
Neat-o old stuff.
13 locals recommend
Sherry's YesterDAZE Vintage Clothing & Antiques
5207 N Florida Ave
13 locals recommend
Neat-o old stuff.
A totally awesome and authentic skatepark for all levels of skaters- home to Tampa Am and history.
Skatepark of Tampa
4215 E Columbus Dr
A totally awesome and authentic skatepark for all levels of skaters- home to Tampa Am and history.