TAMPAC I T Y G U I D E

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

ATTRACTIONS

HOTELS

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NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING

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Welcome to Tampa, Florida! Come explore this tropical city and enjoy its vibrant art scene and variety of attractions. This is a perfect town for families and individuals alike.

AT T R A C T I O N STampa is a growing cosmopolitan city with a vibrant art scene. Here are some of our favorite places.

Florida Aquarium • The Florida Aquarium is a family friendly, 250,000 square foot aquarium with many exhibits. The aquarium is located at 701 Channelside Dr.

Tampa Riverwalk• This waterfront riverwalk is one of Tampa’s beautiful and unique destinations. Take a walk along the riverfront and check out the phenomenal views.

Busch Gardens• If you are looking for thrills, this is the place to be.

Busch Gardens is a 335 acre African and animal themed theme park. Busch Gardens is located at 10165 McKinley Dr.

Henry B. Plant Museum• Check out the amazing architecture both internally and externally of the Henry B. Plant Museum. This is the perfect place for photos and memories alike. The museum is located at 401 W Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa Museum of Art• The Tampa Museum of Art is one of Florida’s best kept gems. With an array of exhibits from contemporary art to ancient Greek antiquities, this is a perfect place to spend any day. The museum is located at 120 Gasparilla Plaza.

H O T E L STampa offers a variety of boutique hotels both on and off the waterfront. No matter which you choose, both will make you feel right at home.

Le Meridien Tampa ($$)• 601 N Florida Ave• Hotel Main Line +1 813 221 9555• marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpamd-le-meridien-tampaThe Westin ($$)• 7627 W Courtney Campbell Causeway• Hotel Main Line +1 813 281 0000• marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpawi-the-westin-tampa-bayEpicurean Hotel ($$)• 1207 S Howard Ave

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L I V E M U S I CTampa’s local music scene is vibrant and growing. Here are some of our go to music spots.

The Ritz Ybor• 1503 E 7th Ave• Music Venue• theritzybor.comBahama Breeze• 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E• Caribbean Restaurant• bahamabreeze.com/locations/fl/tampa/tampaEddie V’s Prime Seafood• 4400 W Boy Scout Blvd• Seafood/Steak Restaurant• Jazz• eddiev.com/locations/fl/tampa/tampa/8512

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Green Iguana Bar & Grill• 1708 E 7th Ave• Bar• kellydaysfirehousetavern.comTimpano Italian Chophouse• 1610 W Swann Ave,• Steakhouse• timpanochophouse.netSail Pavilion• 333 S Franklin St• Waterside Patio• tampagov.net/tcc/the-sail

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N I G H T L I F ETampa has a growing nightlife scene. Here are some of our favorite spots! The Kennedy Soho• 2408 W Kennedy Blvd• Lounge• http://thekennedysoho.com/Hyde Park Cafe• 1806 W Platt St• Nightclub• http://thehydeparkcafe.com/Club Skye• 1509 E 8th Ave• Nightclub• skyetampa.com

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The Honey Pot • 1507 E 7th Ave• Gay Bar• m.facebook.com/Honey-Pot-27460298048/Club Prana• 1619 E 7th Ave• Nightclub• clubprana.comThe Castle• 2004 N 16th St• Nightclub• http://castleybor.com/

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R E S TA U R A N T SJust because Tampa is close to the ocean does not mean that it only has seafood to offer. Here are some of our favorite go to spots. The Refinery ($$)• 5910 N Florida Ave• American • http://thetamparefinery.com/Pane Rustica ($$)• 3225 S MacDill Ave• American• http://panerusticabakery.com/Rasoi ($$)• 1701 E 8th Ave,• Indian• rasoitampa.com

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Edison ($$$)• 912 W Kennedy Blvd• American, Gastropub• edison-tampa.comBern’s Steakhouse ($$$$)• 1208 S Howard Ave• American, Steak• bernssteakhouse.comWright’s Gourmet House ($$)• 1200 S Dale Mabry Hwy• Sandwiches, Cafe• wrightsgourmet.comSaigon Deli ($)• 3858 W Waters Ave• Vietnamese• facebook.com/Saigondeli

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S H O P P I N GTampa has a variety of shopping districts from historical Latin neighborhoods to outlet malls. Here are some of our top picks.

Hyde Park Village• 1623 W Snow Cir• Hyde Park Village is an upscale shopping district between Swan and Rome Avenues. The outdoor district has a park-like setting. International Plaza & Bay Street • 2223 N Westshore Blvd• This high end shopping mall has much to offer from department stores to fine dining. Tampa Premium Outlets• 2300 Grand Cypress Dr

• This outdoor shopping mall is filled with deals and good buys. Tampa Premium Outlets is one of the best outlet malls in the area. The Shops at Wiregrass• 28211 Paseo Drive• The Shops at Wiregrass is an outdoor shopping complex with both department store and small shops alike. Ybor City• The Ybor City neighborhood is a historical shopping district with a Latino flare. This is the perfect place for small shops and local foods.

T R A V E L T I P S• Visit on the off season and save! Tampa is most enjoyable for tourists during the months of September-December. Aside from saving money, the weather is a lot more enjoyable.

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