Area Attractions

Built in 1926 as one of America's most elaborate movie palaces, the Tampa Theatre is a beloved community landmark featuring classic movies, concerts, special events, corporate events, tours, and educational programs.

The 2.4-mile Tampa Riverwalk is a walkable, bikeable, Segway-able path connecting culture and entertainment. Stroll past local vendors, artists, and performers. Family-friendly events like the annual Riverfest and the annual lighted boat parade are must-sees.

Known as Tampa Bay’s riverfront festival grounds, the eight-acre park has splash fountains, a playground, and a dog park—all with the city skyline as a backdrop.

With five theaters, three restaurants, and a performing arts conservatory, the center provide environment for a wide variety of world-class events. It boasts one of the nation's leading Broadway series and is nationally respected for producing grand opera as well as presenting a wide variety of concerts, performances, and events.

Play with purpose at the Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa's interactive, learning laboratory where children play, discover, and connect to the world around them.

Considered one of the top aquariums in the country, the Florida Aquarium is home to more than 20,000 aquatic animals and plants, a two-acre outdoor water play area, and an assortment of entertaining and educational shows for the whole family to enjoy.

Sparkman Wharf is a dynamic and vibrant piece of Tampa Bay’s downtown waterfront featuring trendy shops, intimate dining, a biergarten, and a recreational lawn that hosts live music and events.

Discover Tampa’s Cuban roots in this vibrant Latin district full of amazing shops, restaurants, bars, breweries, and nightclubs. From hand-rolled cigars to refreshing mojitos, Ybor is an essential stop on any Tampa Bay adventure.

Spend a day strolling through Tampa’s pet-friendly Hyde Park district, known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and charming brick sidewalks. Here you’ll find famous brands as well as local boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants.

Located between some of the world’s most popular theme parks and acclaimed beaches with crystal-clear waters, Port Tampa Bay is largest port in the state and the homeport to eight vessels from six cruise lines.

Perfect for events of any size, this state-of-the art waterfront facility has 600,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces and offers easy access to downtown Tampa as well as the dynamic Riverwalk.

Dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art as central to contemporary life and culture, FMoPA collects, preserves, and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists.

Housed in the 1891 Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, The Museum seeks to transport the visitor through educational exhibits and events to the late Victorian period, the beginning of Florida’s tourist industry, and the early years of the city of Tampa.

Located on Tampa's Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay History Center includes three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits and theaters, including coverage of the Tampa Bay area's first native inhabitants, Spanish conquistadors, and historical figures who shaped the area's history as well as a reproduction of a 1920s-era cigar store.

Founded in 1920, The Tampa Museum of Art houses one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States. Additionally, the venue provides other innovative exhibitions and art classes with a focus on ancient, modern, and contemporary art.

Tampa Bay is a hotbed for championship NHL hockey. From thrilling playoff runs to historical Stanley Cup victories, Amalie Arena consistently sells out its seats to hockey fans across the state.

This pirate-themed stadium is home to the NFL football team, monster truck rallies, concerts, and music festivals. Catch fans from all around Tampa Bay tailgating, grilling, and tossing the pigskin on the grassy lawn just outside the stadium before the game.

Located across from Raymond James Stadium, the stadium serves as the home of the Tampa's Class A Advanced Florida State Baseball League, and is the home to Major League spring training.

Founded in 1997, this two-sheet Figure Skating and Hockey Rink is open to the public for skating, hockey league play for youth and adults of all skill levels, and figure skating competitions and shows.

Play a round of golf at Topgolf Tampa, where you’ll find climate-controlled bays for year-round games as well as a sports bar.

Rocky Point’s story begins in 1911 when the Tampa Automobile Club opened the course for business, making it one of the first golf courses in the state. Rocky Point is a public 18-hole golf course that is proudly managed by the Tampa Sports Authority.

A premium, daily-fee facility recognized by the National Golf Foundation as a top 10 course in the national rankings and #1 in the state of Florida, this 6,699-yard, par 72 course winds through natural wetlands, wooden bridges, and bulkheads.

This 18-hole, highly ranked course winds through natural wetlands, cypress heads, and lagoons, providing the perfect backdrop for a round of golf.

The Great Escape Room Tampa offers eight different escape rooms for groups of all ages. Enjoy the challenge during a day of fun-filled problem-solving.

Home to more than 1,600 animals, Zoo Tampa allows visitors to see some of the world’s endangered species like the African Elephant and Florida Panther. The park also features a free-flight aviary, petting zoo, and other family-friendly exhibits.

Head out for a day of family fun at this amusement park, which features soaring roller coasters, high drop towers, and other classic thrill rides, along with animal experiences like the “Serengeti Safari.”

Great Explorations is Tampa Bay’s first children’s museum supporting a safe, hands-on, practical learning environment. For over 30 years, we have been stimulating curiosity while enriching children in our community through carefully curated learning experiences.

Creative, gin-focused drinks and small plates as well as live jazz in a stylish, intimate setting.

A daytime affair, The Restaurant serves weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea, where guests may be seated in an art-filled dining room with an open kitchen or the sunlit Conservatory, complete with creeping vines and a retractable glass roof.

Ulele (pronounced “You-lay-lee”) is a locally inspired restaurant and brewery that serves fresh, intricate dishes from a barbacoa grill.

The Hernandez Gonzmart family opened this landmark Columbia Restaurant in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Enjoy many of the same century-old family recipes such as Paella "a la Valenciana," Red Snapper "Alicante," and Roast Pork "A la Cubana"

Since 1956, Bern’s has been a well-known staple for steak dishes. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from an extensive collection, and make sure to order a treat from the dessert room.