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Things To Do
Armature Works
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces. A great indoor/outdoor food market with activties, food, and a fun place to grab a drink!
Sparkman Wharf
Sparkman Wharf is a dynamic and vibrant piece of Tampa Bay’s downtown waterfront. One of the top community and cultural destinations in the area, with an effortless blend of loft-style office space and ground-floor retail, along with an intimate dining garden, biergarten, and recreational lawn. Good weather, waterfront views, live music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.
The Beach & Drinks - Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill
Head to the Causeway for the "beach" & lunch/drinks! (It's not THE beach, but there is beach access that is conveniently close to the hotel)
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes.
The Florida Aquarium
Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals – including sea turtles, sharks, lemurs, otters – with the goal of building awareness and inspiring conservation action.
Ybor City
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando.
SoHo
Locals will have you know, SoHo Tampa should certainly be on your destination list. When you find yourself in the area, be sure to check out the nightlife scene that has everybody talking. Florida residents travel hours to come party in SoHo Tampa, simply because of the amazing variety of bar and nightclub choices and the electric atmosphere. No matter how you like to get down, or what your interests are, there's surely a venue in SoHo Tampa that will be calling your name.
Hyde Park Village
Hyde Park Village is a modern oasis for discerning shoppers, travelers and Tampa residents looking for the very best. Here, you’ll find six city blocks of beloved local shops, restaurants and indie brands, as well as the top names in fashion and fitness known around the world.
Ulele Restaurant
Ulele (pronounced You-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the young princess Ulele. Expect intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on the 10' diameter barbacoa grill. On Tampa's Riverwalk.
Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
Jackson’s location on Harbour Island offers our guests unparalleled, sweeping views of the city’s sparkling waterfront and dynamic skyline. From sunrise to sunset until late night, our vantage point overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk, Bayshore Boulevard and beyond is ideal for enjoying the special events, recreational activities and native wildlife that make this waterfront an integral part of the city’s pulse.
Columbia Restaurant
Founded in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., the Columbia Restaurant is Florida’s oldest restaurant℠, and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world.
Bern's Steak House
Perfectly aged steaks. One of the largest wine collections in the world. An internationally famous dessert room. These elements have combined since 1956 to provide our guests with a unique culinary experience. Our prime steaks are cut to order, we serve vegetables that are grown locally on the Bern’s farm when available and sourced from the finest purveyors. Each visit to Bern’s Steak House takes you on a gastronomic adventure that defines Bern’s not as a meal but as an experience. We invite you to join us and experience Bern’s.
Oystercatchers
The restaurant is located on hotel property! Opened in 1986, Oystercatchers has been a local gem for over 3 decades, providing some of Tampa's best seafood, along with a locally beloved atmosphere. Well known to our regular crowd, our Sunday Brunch has been voted "Best Brunch in Tampa", for creating a unique twist to classical brunch items. Our Lunch and Dinner selections have been frequently acclaimed as well -known best for our seafood, we strive to use fresh, local ingredients throughout our entire menu, ensuring that flavor and quality are prioritized no matter what you order. Situated overlooking the beautiful Tampa Bay, and with a private dock, patio seating, and a wall of windows overlooking the water from the interior, the best seat in the house is any seat -whether you come for our views or for our food, we guarantee you'll leave with your next reservation in mind!
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has 245,000 square-feet of electrifying gaming space to amp up your fun, whether you’re an amateur or an experienced player. No matter what level you play, there are a variety of options for everyone. Our newly expanded gaming paradise has an array of slot machines, table games featuring blackjack, baccarat and more, and live action poker. The property also showcases some of the greatest pieces of Hard Rock music memorabilia lining the casino walls and throughout the floor for an atmosphere like no other. Sound of classic and modern music videos infuse a high energy vibe perfect for getting lucky. Get ready to dive into the excitement!
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is an 8 acres public park located along the Hillsborough river in downtown Tampa, Florida that opened in its current configuration in 2010. It is adjacent to the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, and Rivergate Tower. The park overlooks the University of Tampa's Plant Hall, which is directly across the river. The park is in an area known as the Waterfront Arts District.