WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU DEPART
POST-CRUISE DAY
Did your cruise just dock at Port Tampa Bay? Need some ideas for the remainder of your day? Follow this itinerary from start to finish to round-off your trip.
Did your cruise just dock at Port Tampa Bay? Need some ideas for the remainder of your day? Follow this itinerary from start to finish to round-off your trip.
In need of fruit to prevent scurvy? Fit Bowl Co. has acai bowls and smoothies that will refresh and nourish you.
Looking for a scenic spot in downtown Tampa with some quick breakfast items? Check out The Attic located on the 4th floor
A more traditional breakfast joint with some new-era twists, Daily Eats has anywhere from Cap'n Crunch French Toast to steak and egg bowls.
Directly next door to the port, Sparkman Wharf offers a wide selection of shipping container-housed food vendors in addition to numerous full-service lunch and dinner spots. There's also a 360 bar anchored in the center of the plaza.
A classic British-themed sports bar (big Lightning fans here) with a great beer selection and top-notch bar fare. They've also got golf simulators, pool, and mini shuffle board to keep you entertained.
Located inside the Marriott Waterside on the Riverwalk (you can walk up from the Riverwalk), Anchor and Brine offers some locally-influenced fresh seafood favorites and craft cocktail pairings.
400 North Ashley Drive Cube 200 (second floor)
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is 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.
The museum houses one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States. As one of the region’s largest museums devoted to the art of our time, the museum’s permanent collection also embraces sculpture, photography, painting, new media, and more.
The History Center is located along Tampa's Riverwalk and features waterfront dining at the Columbia Cafe and a museum store showcasing local crafts and artwork. One of Tampa's premier cultural attractions, the History Center's cutting-edge, interactive exhibits provide a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Stops from downtown Tampa to the Florida Aquarium to Ybor City
The TECO Line Streetcar System is a 2.7-mile electric heritage streetcar line connecting Downtown Tampa, Channel District, and Ybor City. Service is FREE seven days a week at 11 covered wheelchair-accessible stations every 15-20 minutes. You can hop on from the History Center and take it straight to Ybor for dinner options below:
Same ownership as the Skate Park of Tampa, The Bricks features some thoughtfully crafted shareables, sandwiches, and rice bowls. They also host art shows and live music if you can time your visit right.
Barterhouse is only a few steps away from streetcar stop #3. Lounge at this speakeasy-inspired bar stocked with local brews, fine wine by the glass, and classic 1940’s libations with a modern twist. If you can, try the shishito peppers or the blue crab chilau.
Fine cocktails and a dinner menu stretching from whiskey wings to coconut curry snapper. Don't believe us, hear it straight from the horse's mouth (their own website): "The Copper Shaker is a locally owned and operated craft cocktail bar and kitchen, offering delicious shareable appetizers and the very best of classic and contemporary craft cocktails in a relaxed and fun environment, with a staff that strives to make every guest feel like a local."
Take the streetcar from Ybor City back to downtown Tampa and only a block away is Hotel Bar (it's not in a hotel). This old-school watering hole has a cosmopolitan feel and offers craft cocktails & artful bar bites. Plus you'll dig the neon glow.