Bobbie's Guidebook
Free things to do
Free places to visit. Family friendly and natural beautiful surroundings
Curtis Hixon is along the waterfront with great views of downtown and the University of Tampa
237 locals recommend
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrCurtis Hixon is along the waterfront with great views of downtown and the University of Tampa
The Riverwalk is a Tampa favorite. There are museums, restaurants and hotels along the riverwalk.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkThe Riverwalk is a Tampa favorite. There are museums, restaurants and hotels along the riverwalk.
This beautiful park has walking trails, a beach, picnic tables, pavilions, BBQ grills, volleyball, disc golf and playground
42 locals recommend
Cypress Point Park
Cypress Point ParkThis beautiful park has walking trails, a beach, picnic tables, pavilions, BBQ grills, volleyball, disc golf and playground
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes AveBeautiful park that has a dog park area
Tourists favorites
Popular tourist attractions in the Tampa Bay area
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrFamily friendly and fun
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveGreat place to take the kids for the day
Great place to take the kids. Interactive fun and learning
224 locals recommend
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaGreat place to take the kids. Interactive fun and learning
Beautiful photography from photographers all over the world and local artists
48 locals recommend
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueBeautiful photography from photographers all over the world and local artists
Ride roller coasters, see the animals, take in a great show! Lots of fun for the whole family!
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrRide roller coasters, see the animals, take in a great show! Lots of fun for the whole family!
The Tampa Art Museum is along the riverwalk and is a great place to take in a little art and culture
265 locals recommend
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaThe Tampa Art Museum is along the riverwalk and is a great place to take in a little art and culture
Amazing museum dedicated to surrealist Salvador Dali
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdAmazing museum dedicated to surrealist Salvador Dali
Chihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueBeautiful glass art
Imagine Museum
1901 Central AveBeautiful blown glass art
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaAMC movie theater here. Great restaurants and shopping
As diverse as it gets. Karaoke bars, cigar bars, nightclubs, concert venues, fine dining, dive bars, gay bars and comedy club
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
As diverse as it gets. Karaoke bars, cigar bars, nightclubs, concert venues, fine dining, dive bars, gay bars and comedy club
Sightseeing
Water taxi makes stops along the Riverwalk and will take you as far north as the Zoo Tampa
77 locals recommend
Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StWater taxi makes stops along the Riverwalk and will take you as far north as the Zoo Tampa
Food scene
Great place to shop, walk, eat and drink. Lots to see and do
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGreat place to shop, walk, eat and drink. Lots to see and do
Whether you pull up by boat or car you’ll enjoy yourself at Rick’s
79 locals recommend
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueWhether you pull up by boat or car you’ll enjoy yourself at Rick’s
Whether you pull up by boat or car you’ll enjoy great music and drinks at the Getaway
79 locals recommend
The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd NWhether you pull up by boat or car you’ll enjoy great music and drinks at the Getaway
Hula Bay Club
5210 W Tyson AveFood scene
Great place to shop, walk, eat and drink. Lots to see and do
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGreat place to shop, walk, eat and drink. Lots to see and do
Neighborhoods
Quiet neighborhood in the heart of the city. Bus route nearby. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance
North Bon Air
Quiet neighborhood in the heart of the city. Bus route nearby. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance
Traveler advice
Getting around
Best way to get around is Uber or Lyft or the HART bus line
Tampa has public transportation as well as scooter and city bike rentals
Don't miss
1st Sun. of the month the Hyde Park Farmers Market is great
Pick up flowers, produce and personal care items at the farmers market