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Downtown Tampa has been on the upswing for several years and the last couple of years have seen the momentum increase exponentially. The Water Street development along with so many other things in the works is going to make Downtown Tampa an AWESOME destination. There’s so many things to do in Downtown Tampa and the list keeps growing every day. Here’s some of our favorites. Let us know your favorite in the comments.

Take a stroll on the Tampa Riverwalk





More Things To Do On The Tampa Riverwalk

Have some delicious oysters at Ulele



Take a selfie at the Tampa postcard – Florida Ave and Royal St



Attend the Gasparilla Arts Festival



Cruise the Hillsborough River on the Pirate Water Taxi



Enjoy an AWESOME steak at Malio’s Prime Steakhouse



Get some fitness at Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park



Free Weekly Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park







Hang out at Sparkman Wharf



Other Spots in the Channel District of Downtown Tampa

Explore Tampa’s history at the Tampa Bay History Center



Have some authentic Italian food at Cena



Relax at one of Downtown Tampa’s parks



More Downtown Tampa Parks

Grab a drink and a snack and take in the beautiful views at The Sail



Rent a bike from Coast Bike Share



Enjoy a mojito and tapas at Spain Restaurant



Catch a show at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts



Grab a pint at Four Green Fields Irish Pub



Ride the TECO Line Streetcar around downtown or over to Ybor City – it’s FREE!





Eat some seafood at Harpoon Harry’s



See a classic flick at the historic Tampa Theatre





Have a sangria at the Columbia Cafe





Take your furry friend to a dog park

Enjoy some incredible, healthy pho at Bamboozle Cafe





Travel the world on a cruise…Bon Voyage!



Have a delicious, healthy meal at Nature’s Table



Healthy Meals in Downtown Tampa

Explore the seas at the Florida Aquarium



Perk up with a cup of coffee at Caffeine



Have a delicious, healthy pizza at Tampa Pizza Company



Head over to Heights Public Market at Armature Works for incredible food and drinks at an awesome destination



Awesome Things To Enjoy At Armature Works

Ride a segway with Tampa Bay Segway Tours





Grab a bagel at Bruegger’s Bagels



Peddle your way down the Hillsborough River with Tampa Bay Water Bikes





Downtown Tampa Transportation Options

Eat some Stinky Bunz at Anise Global Gastrobar





Upscale Dinner in Downtown Tampa

Feel the excitement of NHL hockey with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena





Sip on some fine spirits at CW’s Gin Joint





Awesome Cocktails in Downtown Tampa

Grab some breakfast at Cafe Hey





Head over to The Hall on Franklin for a wonderful selection of great food and drinks





Grab a great slice at Eddie and Sam’s NY Pizza



Go to happy hour at Franklin Manor





Happy Hour Spots in Downtown Tampa

Enjoy some smoky deliciousness at Holy Hog Barbecue



Catch a game at Hattrick’s Tavern



Order the Tuna Crudo at Taps



Attend the River O’ Green party for St Paddy’s Day





Explore some great Tampa history at Plant Museum



Have some authentic Mexican Tacos at Urban Cantina



Take the kids to the Glazer Children’s Museum



Take in everything Oxford Exchange has to offer



Enjoy some fine dining at Mise en Place





Take in some awesome art at the Tampa Museum of Art





Grab a cold one at the Pour House





Indulge in some serious Italian authenticity at Osteria





Explore the World War II ship American Victory





Drink a local brew along with an upscale sandwich at The Pint and Brew



Shop for tasty and healthy eats at Duckweed Urban Grocery





See awesome photos at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts



Eat some authentic Jamaican food at Jerk Hut





Get a pic at the TAMPA sign located in the parking lot near the entrance of Sparkman Wharf





Grab a drink and snack on some apps at City Dog Cantina





Take a walk to check out all the lit up bridges at night



Have some beer and wings at District Tavern





Buy, rent, or service a bike at City Bike Tampa





Treat yourself to ice cream and cookie dough at Dough Nation





Eat at the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta the first Wednesday of every month



Download the app and get a ride around Downtown Tampa for free with the Downtowner



Visit Downtown Tampa on Fourth Friday every month





Sit outside with tasty drinks and delicious eats at Remedy





Shop for shoes at Soleciety Sneaker Boutique



Have an amazing craft cocktail at Hotel Bar



Have some incredible pizza at Bavaro’s



ARRRRGGGGHHH! Hang with the pirates during Gasparilla!





Grab some breakfast at Moxie’s Cafe





See the old Federal Courthouse that is now La Meridien Tampa hotel





Have a grilled cheese sandwich at House of Carbs





Check out Floridan Palace Hotel, which is listed on National Register of Historic Places





Eat some delicious falafels at Falafel Inn



Walk around Oaklawn Cemetery to see some of Tampa’s interesting history





Eat Fish and Chips at Yeoman’s Cask and Lion





See the beauty of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, one of Tampa’s oldest churches





Have breakfast any time of the day at Samaria Cafe





Go bowling with the family or friends at Splitsville



Have dinner on the River’s Edge at Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel



Bounce around Downtown Tampa to look at public art



Have breakfast, brunch, or lunch at First Watch





Have a drink at The Hub





Check the time at Old City Hall Clock





Have an International award winning mead at Garagiste Meadery





Visit the Tampa Firefighters Museum





Catch the Flamenco show at Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar on the last Saturday of the month





See historic Tampa Union Station





Take a dinner cruise on Yacht Starship





See the minarets at the University of Tampa





Pedal and drink on the Hillsborough River on Kraken Cycleboats





Rock out at the Gasparilla Music Festival





Find your way out of the Great Escape Room



Wind down with a massage from Massage Envy





Rent an electric boat from eBoats Tampa





Visit the Tampa Police Memorial





Do a bar crawl with Downtown Crawlers





Explore the vastness of the John F Germany Library





Stop in at Maloney’s Local Irish Pub





Step it up at the WXYZ Bar and Lounge



Stay at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina



Have an AWESOME day!