Travel guide

Tampa

Bayside Florida of cigars and theme parks

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 United States

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About Tampa

A sunny Gulf-coast Florida city — the historic Cuban cigar quarter of Ybor City, a lively Riverwalk, Busch Gardens theme park, an excellent aquarium, and the white sands of nearby beaches.

⭐ Things to do in Tampa

Ybor City & cigar historyTampa RiverwalkBusch GardensFlorida AquariumClearwater Beach day tripBayshore Boulevard (longest sidewalk)Sparkman WharfWeeki Wachee mermaids

🍽️ What to eat in Tampa

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Cuban sandwich (Tampa-style)Deviled crabFresh grouperCortadito coffee

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A free streetcar to Ybor; a car for beaches and parks.

💡 Local tip

Eat an original Cuban sandwich in Ybor City, layered with the local salami twist.