Guidebook for Tampa

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Carey + Aaron
Guidebook for Tampa

Food Scene

In door Market offering tons of places to eat and drink along with a coffee bar, boutique, and fresh market. Along the Hillsborough River. Start here and take the Riverwalk all the way down to Sparkmans Wharf near the port. Approx 2.5 mile walk. Rent bikes or seaways along the way. Stop at the Sail Pavilion to rent small boats, paddle boards and kayaks too!
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
845 locals recommend
In door Market offering tons of places to eat and drink along with a coffee bar, boutique, and fresh market. Along the Hillsborough River. Start here and take the Riverwalk all the way down to Sparkmans Wharf near the port. Approx 2.5 mile walk. Rent bikes or seaways along the way. Stop at the Sail Pavilion to rent small boats, paddle boards and kayaks too!
Outdoor bars, indoor bowling, restaurants galore! On the channel, near the port.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr
359 locals recommend
Outdoor bars, indoor bowling, restaurants galore! On the channel, near the port.
If you are hungry, order the "kitchen sink" you won't be disappointed. Oysters are to die for. If you are a foodie, you will be in heaven. Ranked #2 restaurant in Tampa.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida Ave
144 locals recommend
If you are hungry, order the "kitchen sink" you won't be disappointed. Oysters are to die for. If you are a foodie, you will be in heaven. Ranked #2 restaurant in Tampa.
Love this sushi spot!
32 locals recommend
Ebisu Sushi Shack
5116 N Nebraska Ave
32 locals recommend
Love this sushi spot!
Eclectic and fun, live music on the weekends. Outdoor seating is great. Soul Food Sunday Brunch is famous (think about bbq rib in your bloody mary :)
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave
201 locals recommend
Eclectic and fun, live music on the weekends. Outdoor seating is great. Soul Food Sunday Brunch is famous (think about bbq rib in your bloody mary :)
Outdoor craft coffee truck with lots of seating if you want to hang out!
63 locals recommend
Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida Ave
63 locals recommend
Outdoor craft coffee truck with lots of seating if you want to hang out!
One of the best in Tampa!
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland Ave
384 locals recommend
One of the best in Tampa!
Fresh Mex - so good!
44 locals recommend
Mekenita Cantina
6707 N Florida Ave
44 locals recommend
Fresh Mex - so good!
Excellent Diner!
95 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida Ave
95 locals recommend
Excellent Diner!
The Rollin' Mullet
102 locals recommend
The C House
6005 N Florida Ave
102 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska Ave
41 locals recommend
The Pearl Tampa
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd
199 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Our favorite bar - beer and wine only. An old gas station converted to a hipster bar. Lots of seating outside, live music often. The attached cafe has great sandwiches, soups and salads!
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave
153 locals recommend
Our favorite bar - beer and wine only. An old gas station converted to a hipster bar. Lots of seating outside, live music often. The attached cafe has great sandwiches, soups and salads!
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient Rd
376 locals recommend
105 locals recommend
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida Ave
105 locals recommend
49 locals recommend
Hidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin St
49 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Mandarin Heights
5901 N Florida Ave
57 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Hotel Bar
200 N Tampa St
24 locals recommend

Shopping

Boutique shop filled with custom made soaps, candles, and gifts!
22 locals recommend
Cleanse Apothecary
6500 N Florida Ave
22 locals recommend
Boutique shop filled with custom made soaps, candles, and gifts!
If you are a pet lover you must stop in and scoop a souvenir for your beloved fido or feline :)
10 locals recommend
Health Mutt
5023 N Central Ave
10 locals recommend
If you are a pet lover you must stop in and scoop a souvenir for your beloved fido or feline :)
Boutique for gifts
Royal Suzie Designs
4228 N Florida Ave
Boutique for gifts
Great spot for lunch and for buying locally made things like candles, and great souvenirs and gifts!
Pickford's Counter
2606 West Hillsborough Avenue
Great spot for lunch and for buying locally made things like candles, and great souvenirs and gifts!
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore Blvd
615 locals recommend
Lululemon, Anthropologie, West Elm, and so much more!
Hyde Park
Lululemon, Anthropologie, West Elm, and so much more!

Essentials

Grocery store. Publix Subs are a staple!
82 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska Ave
82 locals recommend
Grocery store. Publix Subs are a staple!
Package store - beer, kombucha and cold brew on tap for growlers (Use the ones on top of our fridge!). Amazing craft beer and wine selection. They even sell fresh eggs, pickles, meats and cheeses.
43 locals recommend
Jug & Bottle Dept.
6203 N Florida Ave
43 locals recommend
Package store - beer, kombucha and cold brew on tap for growlers (Use the ones on top of our fridge!). Amazing craft beer and wine selection. They even sell fresh eggs, pickles, meats and cheeses.
83 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr
83 locals recommend
Trader Joe's

Entertainment & Activities

Roller Coasters and fun for everyone!
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Roller Coasters and fun for everyone!
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley Dr
628 locals recommend
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
848 locals recommend
Concerts!
61 locals recommend
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
4802 US-301
61 locals recommend
Concerts!
Great family friend zoo right down the street!
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave
903 locals recommend
Great family friend zoo right down the street!
Old school arcade games for .50 a play. Family friend until 8pm. Serves Beer and Wine.
24 locals recommend
Lowry Parcade & Tavern
1213 W Waters Ave
24 locals recommend
Old school arcade games for .50 a play. Family friend until 8pm. Serves Beer and Wine.
163 locals recommend
Topgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River Rd
163 locals recommend
Rent boats!
67 locals recommend
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
141 S Franklin St
67 locals recommend
Rent boats!

Everything Else

Conventions for Business and Pleasure
95 locals recommend
Tampa Convention Center
141 Tampa General Cir
95 locals recommend
Conventions for Business and Pleasure

Sightseeing

Take a stroll along Tampa's Riverwalk. Enjoy the beauty of our city, rent bikes, stop into bars, enjoy the outdoors!
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
620 locals recommend
Take a stroll along Tampa's Riverwalk. Enjoy the beauty of our city, rent bikes, stop into bars, enjoy the outdoors!