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With our 2013 digital travel planner, viewers are exposed to a brief introduction to Tampa, how to get around, where to stay, things to do, dining and nightlife, and even area services.
Additionally, an interactive regional map helps visitors navigate the Tampa Bay area.
Things to Do in Tampa
Nothing about Tampa is typical. From the dramatic design of the minarets at the historic Tampa Bay Hotel to the brilliant sunsets that electrify the night sky, this West Coast community is tropical and always alluring.
Lush, exotic foliage flourishes throughout the area, filling the surrounding scenery with brilliant colors and intoxicating scents. Glistening waterways wrap around the region's miles of coastline, providing scenic lookouts and passageways for dolphins, manatees and other aquatic creatures. Architectural highlights and delights add visual vibrancy to the local landscape.
Tampa has all of the attributes and things to do that make Florida one of the world's favorite destinations. Major theme parks and attractions? From mild to wild, we've got them here. The country's top beaches? Three of the 10 best are just minutes away. Premier sports facilities and top notch teams? Olympic athletes, professional baseball players, and tennis pros can attest to the quality of our courts, fields, playing surfaces and pools.
In the mood for some arts or cultural enlightenment? Dramatic productions from opera to orchestras bring patrons to their feet in applause at our Straz Center for the Performing Arts and other cultural venues. Creative culinary artists? From flambé to flan, Tampa's multi-national kitchen magicians work wonders with fresh seafood and locally grown produce. Want to hit the town? Our nightlife is full of hot spots to mix and mingle as you club hop.
Tee time anyone? Dozens of pristine golf courses await.
Looking for ways to play in, on, or around the water? From floating along a quiet river to fishing for mighty tarpon, this is the place to splashdown. Simply interested in a weekend getaway? Try taking a cruise out of the Port of Tampa; Cozumel, Key West and the Caymans are just a few destinations that can be found on our itineraries. Indeed, no other place in Florida comes close to equaling the combination of Tampa's natural beauty and man-made wonders.
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Singing Stone Gallery & Studio
- 1903 N 19th St.
- Tampa, FL 33605
- Phone: (813) 247-2787
- Region: Ybor City
Singing Stone Gallery offers eclectic contemporary craft, fine art and designer jewelry. Family owned, Singing Stone exhibits and supports the work of over 30+ local and regional More
Skipper's Smokehouse and Oyster Bar
- 910 Skipper Rd.
- Tampa, FL 33613
- Phone: (813) 971-0666
- Region: North Tampa
The casual Key West atmosphere, Floribbean menu and live music has made Skipper's Smokehouse the perfect gathering spot for locals and out of town guests since 1980. More
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
- 4905 34th St. #5000
- St. Petersburg, FL 33711
- Phone: (727) 865-0668
- Region: St. Petersburg/Beaches
Enjoy fishing or sightseeing on the longest fishing pier in the world! View magnificent sunrises and beautiful sunsets from the pier, which is open 24 hours a day every day of the More
Spa Waterside
- 700 S Florida Ave.
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 204-6300
- Region: Downtown
Full-service luxury day spa located on the third floor at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. Catering to hotel guests, local residents, groups and bridal parties. Validated More
Splitsville
- 615 Channelside Dr.
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 514-2695
- Region: Downtown
Bowling, billiards and dinner lounge featuring gourmet appetizers, sushi, and classic retro entrees. More
Sports Authority
- 4900 W Kennedy Blvd.
- Tampa, FL 33609
- Phone: (813) 966-2081
- Region: Westshore
Sports Authority - the nation's preeminent full-line sporting goods chain. Shop in our store located in the Westshore district for your favorite brands - Nike, Under Armour, The More
St. Pete Beach
- All along Gulf Blvd.
- St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- Phone: (727) 367-2735
- Region: St. Petersburg/Beaches
The white sandy beaches and calm waters make this beautiful island a popular family destination on weekends and an ideal place to share a long walk. Water sports
abound, including More
Stageworks Theatre
- 1120 E Kennedy Blvd
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 251-8984
- Region: Downtown
Stageworks Theater is a professional theater, in Tampa for 25 years, and produces plays that entertain, challenge and stimulate. Stageworks also has an extensive Outreach Program More
StarLite Cruises
- 25 Causeway Blvd
- Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
- Phone: (727) 462-2628
- Region: St. Petersburg/Beaches
Enjoy lunch and dinner dance cruises that offer the best waterfront views of coastal Florida, and a tantalizing selection of entrees from a full menu. Enjoy gorgeous views while More
StarShip Blue
- 603 Channelside Dr.
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 223-7999
- Region: Downtown
StarShip Blue, a twenty passenger yacht, is a traditional 43-foot Viking Motor Yacht, featuring rich wood interiors, expansive windows, ample exterior deck space for sunbathing, More
Streamsong Golf & Clubhouse
- 3000 Dunes Pass
- Streamsong, FL 33834
- Phone: (813) 399-9470
- Region: Regional
No other golf experience in Florida compares to playing at Streamsong®. Two stunning courses wind through a landscape of towering sand dunes, abrupt ridges and deep-basined lakes More
Sun Dome, Inc.
- 4202 E Fowler Ave.
- SUN 141
- Tampa, FL 33620
- Phone: (813) 974-3111
- Region: North Tampa
11,000 seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility. Meeting and conference space available. More
Tahitian Inn Hotel Cafe & Spa
- 601 S Dale Mabry Hwy.
- Tampa, FL 33609
- Phone: (813) 877-6721
- Region: SoHo/Hyde Park
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Quietly tucked away in the exclusive neighborhood of Beach Park, the intimate three-story Tahitian Inn is perfect for the family on vacation, the corporate traveler, or the couple More
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
- P.O. Box 16622
- Tampa, FL 33687
- Phone: (888) 224-1733
- Region: Seminole Heights
A 10-day cultural event, The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival features cultural enrichment activities, a 2-day street festival, speakers, musicians, artists, and poets. The More
Tampa Bay Boat Rental Co.
- 13205 Gulf Blvd.
- #C Slip 43
- Madeira Beach, FL 33708
- Phone: (727) 525-4444
- Region: Downtown
Boat rentals for sunsets, island hopping, fishing or just soaking in the sun. Whether you prefer the excitement of a jet ski or the relaxation of a pontoon boat, we've got the More
