Avast, me hearties! January be the time to heave to and prepare yourself for Gasparilla, Tampa Bay’s annual pirate party! As they have every year since 1904, legendary pirate José Gaspar and his band of rapscallions will sail the nation’s only fully functional pirate ship, the José Gasparilla, into the heart of our community with…
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Here in the hip, urban heart of Florida’s Gulf coast, you can take a break without breaking your active, healthy routines. Especially as the humidity drops in the autumn, now’s the time for outdoor activities – including dining al fresco by the sparkling water. There’s no reason to fall behind on your miles or your…
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Tampa Bay’s cocktail culture can be as simple as a classic gin and tonic or as elegantly complex as a drink infused with smoke from a hand-rolled Ybor City cigar. In the hip, urban heart of Florida’s west coast, visitors discover an amazing range of palate-pleasing potables that capture the essence of a place where…
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Nobody this side of Transylvania jumps into Halloween like Tampa Bay. We can make your blood run cold and the hair stands up on the back of your neck. Or we can tone it down for more family-friendly fun like the community costume parade or trick-or-treating on the Tampa Riverwalk. The ghoulish goodness is yours…
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Tampa Bay has some of Florida’s best urban adventures, but it’s also home to amazing outdoor experiences minutes from downtown’s glittering towers. Paddling, bird-watching, animal interactions — they’re all waiting for you to discover when you unlock Tampa Bay. Paddle Into The Past Glide silently through ancient cypress forests on a Canoe Escape expedition along…
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In a community built on Florida’s biggest bay, it’s easy to find dinner and drinks with stunning water views in Tampa Bay. Downtown sits at the confluence of the Hillsborough River and the bay, creating many opportunities along the Tampa Riverwalk. In the West Shore district, your seat offers expansive views of the bay and…
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With blue skies and beautiful weather, now’s the perfect time to take Tampa Bay on two wheels. Tampa Bay has won praise from bicycle advocates for its work creating an urban environment that’s friendly and safe for cycling. People for Bikes specifically lauded downtown’s Cass Street bike corridor, which runs through the north side of…
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As one of Florida’s oldest communities, Tampa Bay has earned bragging rights to some of the world’s most unique experiences. Here are a few to add to your bucket list when you visit: North America’s Tallest Droptower Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay ranks among the world’s top theme parks and boasts some of the best…
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We hear about Tampa all the time since it’s just an hour’s drive west of Orlando on I-4. But what happens there? You’ll be surprised! We wanted to find out all that Tampa has to offer. So here are our Top 10 things to do in Tampa! 1. Busch Gardens This African themed park is…
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If you’re planning a day to explore Tampa with the kids, you’ll have to start early to get to it all . But as a destination that boasts Florida’s most kid-friendly attraction, it’s well worth it! Morning To start your day off like a Tampanian, eating breakfast at Datz is a must. This funky restaurant…
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