Location: Downtown
Top Things to do in Downtown
Top 8 Things to do in Downtown, Florida (FL)
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 Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 706 reviews
1926 movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and still plays its Wurlitzer organ before shows.
Reviewed By richieactor - Sarasota, United States
A 1926 Movie Theater meticulously restored to its glory days of the silent film. Take the 2 + hour guided tour of this beautiful theater will acquaint you to the films of the past present and future. Watching and seeing an organist make the original Wurlitzer pipe organ come to life is worth the nominal tour fee - what a sound! The CEO of the non-profit historical theater is your guide, and knows all the history and more that willing to share it. If you miss the tour, buy a ticket to see an old silent film with live organ accompaniment. Certainly not like like watching a silent on TV. Thoroughly enjoyable.
2. City Bike Tampa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
City Bike Tampa is a full service specialty bicycle shop with two locations in Downtown Tampa focused on RENTALS, GUIDED BICYCLING HISTORY TOURS, sales, service, repairs, parts and accessories. As an authorized dealer for Kona, Jamis, Eastern, Civia and KHS Bicycles, City Bike Tampa offers a broad selection of products and services for active cyclists and those looking to explore bicycling as a new part of their active lifestyle.
3. Amalie Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,896 reviews
Reviewed By drichmond99 - Ontario, Canada
was a great NHL game, seemed that the Visiting Maple Leafs brought all of Canada with them, Amalie Arena was easy to get around, enjoyed some pre game drinks at Cigar City Brewing, good times.
4. Pearl Salon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Conveniently located at Park Tower, 400 N Tampa Street, in the middle of downtown Tampa, a new oasis of calm, relaxation and beauty treatments. Pearl Salon's Tampa location is a 4200 sq. ft. space which provides the ultimate in nail care, waxing, eyelash extensions, and massages as well as a fully equipped blow dry bar. Pearl is a complementary blend of Eastern and Western traditions, providing clients with a soothing environment away from the stress of their daily life.
Reviewed By Andrews_Mommy
The salon is very clean and new. The staff is friendly. And surprisingly (only because I seem to be a magnet for bad pedicures) the pedicure was top noch. Really good. A bit pricey for Florida I thought -- I spent $85 with the tip -- but it was terrific.
5. Tampa Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 362 reviews
Located by the riverfront in downtown Tampa, the Tampa Museum of Art offers innovative public programs with a focus on ancient, modern, and contemporary art. The Museum houses a growing permanent collection, including one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States, and offers a dynamic annual schedule of special exhibitions. Enjoy delicious food, coffee or gelato at the Museum's Riverwalk Cafe and find a unique collection of tempting objects at the Museum Store. The building opened its doors in 2010, and many residents recognize it due to the 14,000-square-foot LED installation on its south facade, which has become one of the city’s iconic landmarks.
Reviewed By Runnergirl62 - Tampa, United States
They are very good about getting lots of unique and interesting exhibits. If you live in Tampa, it’s worth it to become a member. The location also makes it unique, as it is right on the River Walk and across from the University of Tampa which is so great to view from across the water. Also, being on Curtis HIxon Park, there are usually lots of things going on in the park so you can get caught up in the atmosphere outside and then go in for a break and enjoy the art. Very unique.
