Location: Tampa

Florida (FL), United States

Country: United States

State: Florida

County: Hillsborough

City: Tampa

Settled: 1823

Incorporated (Village): January 18, 1849

Incorporated (Town): September 10, 1853 and August 11, 1873

Incorporated (City): December 15, 1855 * and July 15, 1887

Government

• Type: Mayor-council

• Mayor: Bob Buckhorn (D)

• Legislative: Tampa City Council

Area

• City: 175.22 sq mi (453.81 km)

• Land: 113.42 sq mi (293.75 km)

• Water: 61.80 sq mi (160.06 km) 35.3%

• Urban: 802.3 sq mi (2,078 km)

• Metro: 2,554 sq mi (6,610 km)

Elevation: 48 ft (14.6 m)

Population (2010)

• City: 335,709

• Estimate (2016): 377,165

• Rank: 52nd in the US

• Density: 3,325.47/sq mi (1,283.97/km)

• Urban: 2.4 million (17th)

• Metro: 3,068,511

Demonym(s): Tampanian, Tampan

Time zone: EST (UTC-5)

• Summer (DST): EDT (UTC-4)

ZIP codes: 33601–33626, 33629–33631, 33633–33635, 33637, 33646, 33647, 33650, 33655, 33660–33664, 33672–33675, 33677, 33679–33682, 33684–33689, 33694

Area code(s): 813

FIPS code: 12-71000

GNIS feature ID: 0292005

Website: www.tampagov.net

Top Things to do in Tampa

Top Restaurants in Tampa

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10 Traveler Resources in Tampa That You Shouldn't Miss

October 3, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Tampa is a laid-back city with a vibrant arts scene and plenty of opportunities for adventure. Busch Gardens offers thrills for families and risk-averse adrenaline junkies, as does the domed IMAX theater of the Museum of Science and Industry. Spend a day touring Tampa’s many art museums, then cheer on your favorite Tampa Bay team at a home game. Get up close and personal with the majestic lions, tigers, and leopards of the Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary.
Restaurants in Tampa

1. Tampa Convention Center

333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5369 +1 813-274-8511 http://www.tampagov.net/tcc

Excellent

40%

Good

39%

Satisfactory

12%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 244 reviews

2. Tampa / Hillsborough Convention and Visitors Association

400 N Tampa St Suite 1010, Tampa, FL 33602-4719 +1 800-448-2672

Excellent

17%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

17%

Poor

17%

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6 reviews

Get the lowdown on Tampa's sights and sounds here.

3. American Airlines Admiral Club

4100 George J Bean Pkwy Airside F, Gate 85, Tampa, FL 33607-1402 http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/tpa-club.jsp

Excellent

27%

Good

18%

Satisfactory

Poor

18%

Terrible

28%

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 11 reviews

4. Tampa Florida Fishing

2603 Heatherwood Dr, Tampa, FL 33618-1160 +1 813-565-1003 [email protected] http://tampafloridafishing.com

Tampa and more specifically the Bay is the heart of Florida's Gulf Coast. The beautiful weather and endless things to experience, make this a hot-spot for travelers and visitors. Enjoy the sparkling waterfronts, world-class fishing and plenty of family fun. In turn, Tampa becomes one of Florida's top and most diverse travel destinations in the US.

5. Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626-2624 +1 813-273-3652 http://hcplc.org/locations/maureen-b-gauzza

6. West Tampa Free Public Library

2312 W Union St, Tampa, FL 33607-3423 http://www.hcplc.org/locations/west-tampa

7. Austin Davis Public Library

17808 Wayne Rd, Tampa, FL http://www.hcplc.org/locations/austin-davis

8. Charles J. Fendig Public Library

3909 W Neptune St, Tampa, FL 33629-5815 http://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig

9. James J. Lunsford Law Library

701 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602-4006 http://www.hcplc.org/locations/james-j-lunsford-law

10. Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

3910 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611-1214 http://www.hcplc.org/locations/jan-kaminis-platt

Location: Tampa

Top Things to do in Tampa

Top Restaurants in Tampa

Countries

10 Traveler Resources in Tampa That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Tampa Convention Center

Overall Ratings

2. Tampa / Hillsborough Convention and Visitors Association

Overall Ratings

3. American Airlines Admiral Club

Overall Ratings

4. Tampa Florida Fishing

5. Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

6. West Tampa Free Public Library

7. Austin Davis Public Library

8. Charles J. Fendig Public Library

9. James J. Lunsford Law Library

10. Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

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