Visit Tampa

Ready for the sun? visit Tampa, Florida! 

Are you looking for a city and the beach all in one? Then Tampa, Florida is the place you want to be. Tampa is easily accessible to many hot spots in Florida such as, Clearwater Beach, St. Petersburg, Orlando, and more! In 2008 it was ranked top 5 best outdoor cities in USA. Tampa is very family oriented, and has many activities and events going on throughout the year.

Working Out:

If you are a runner, Bayshore Blvd. is where you want to be. This is the longest, continuous sidewalk in America. It’s filled with bikers, runners, and rollerbladers all hours of the day. There is even a section of the sidewalk where it’s a mile long with different workouts you do every 50 yards.

If biking gets you to sweat the most, then Tampa has many bike stops where you can rent them for an hour at a time. This will cost you $5 dollars and hour, but trust me its worth it because it’s a great way to enjoy the scenery and you can wander through the neighborhoods and look at all the mansions.

Shopping:

Hyde Park is right off of the bay, and here you will get a close-knit community with great stores to stroll through. Main stores you will see are Lulu Lemon, Anthropology, Tommy Bahamas, and Pottery Barn. Every first Sunday of the month, Hyde Park has a large farmers market that is great for family and friends.

Westfield Citrus Park is a great mall located very close to the bay. This mall features anchor stores Dillard’s, JCPenny, Macy’s and Sears. This is the perfect place to have a day full of shopping.

Night Out:

Soho District- a mile off of the bay is a street filled with bars. Many young professionals and college students will be strolling around here Thursday-Sunday. There are over 15 bars and clubs that you can choose from.

Eating:

Fresh Kitchen, Green Lemon, Hyde Out, The Bungalow, and Ava are all amazing eats rights in the Soho District. These places all range from Mexican, Italian, sushi American, and healthy eats. Ulele is a perfect Saturday brunch place with a cool vibe right on the river. Jackson’s is the perfect Sunday brunch spot right on the river. You pay $22 dollars up front and get an endless buffet of amazing food. If you are looking for the greatest burger of your life, check out Cafe Ponte.

Beach Day:

If you are looking to check out Tampa’s local beaches, Clearwater is the most popular. If you are with young kids or your family, Clearwater is the best beach for you. St. Petersburg is just 10 minutes down the road, and this beach is perfect for college kids and young adults. There are many fun bars and restaurants to check out.

Things To Do:

Just right in the bay you can rent paddleboards, water bikes, Duffy boats, and kayaks.

Davis Island is another place right off of Bayshore Blvd. where you can layout at their local beach and bring your dogs to the dog beach.

Visit Tampa Bay, and enjoy all it has to offer!