What to do and see in Tampa, Florida (FL): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

November 23, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Tampa is a laid-back city with a vibrant arts scene and plenty of opportunities for adventure. Busch Gardens offers thrills for families and risk-averse adrenaline junkies, as does the domed IMAX theater of the Museum of Science and Industry. Spend a day touring Tampa’s many art museums, then cheer on your favorite Tampa Bay team at a home game. Get up close and personal with the majestic lions, tigers, and leopards of the Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary.
Restaurants in Tampa

1. Hyde Park

705 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2729 +1 813-251-3780
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Hyde Park

A historic part of town filled with interesting homes from the early 20th century.

Reviewed By lj3efird - Topeka, United States

Many shops and eating places have either remodeled or built new structures for neighborhood shopping and eating. High priced homes south and east toward the historic Bayshore Blvd. and Davis Island are worth a walk through to view up close, especially the houses on Newport.

2. The University of Tampa Campus

401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1450 +1 813-253-3333 [email protected] http://www.ut.edu/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

The University of Tampa Campus

A medium-sized private university, UT offers more than 200 academic programs taught by a faculty as passionate about students’ success as they are about their areas of expertise. Championship sports, student activities, community service, honors, leadership and study abroad programs complete an extraordinary academic experience that prepares students for anywhere a world-class education can take you.

Reviewed By hungrytraveler813 - Tampa, United States

Cool old hotel and museum on the bank of the Hillsborough River across from downtown. Used by officers during the Spanish American War. Lots of neat history here.

3. Ybor City

Northeast of the Downtown Tampa on I-4 at Exit 1, Tampa, FL 33618 +1 813-247-4040 [email protected] http://ybor.org
Excellent
38%
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4.0 based on 3,006 reviews

Ybor City

Once the cigar capital of the world, Ybor City is now a thriving community.

Reviewed By happy_in_paris_10 - Atlanta, United States

Ybor City, originally settled by Cubans and famous for its cigar factories is now a trendy destination, with lots of cute shops and restaurants and an Old Havana feel. Mobbed with tourists on weekends, but a livable community during the week. Picturesque and charming...

4. Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center

1101 E River Cove St Mann-Wagnon Memorial Park, Tampa, FL 33604-3257 +1 813-935-9402 http://www.sulphurspringsmuseum.org/index.html
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center

1907 E 7th Ave Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605-3809 +1 813-247-2000 [email protected] http://hpartgallery.com

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