"Tampa" Top 5 Page for this destination Tampa by tafurojo

Tampa Travel Guide: 1,153 reviews and 2,242 photos

Tampa is home to me. I've live here since 1991. It took awhile for the city to grow on me but it has and i'm proud to say I live here. There is so much to do in Tampa. You are only minutes away from beaches and the same distance from the most rural of escapes. From Busch Gardens to Channelside and Ybor City, Tampa has so much to offer.

It's Home!

Downtown Tampa

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sunshine, Beaches, Clean, Busch Gardens, Central Florida, Palm Trees
Cons:Public Transportation, Crime
In a nutshell:Tampa is home for me but a great place for YOU to visit!

Intro Updated Mar 25, 2005
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Reviews (31)

Canoe Outpost Tourist Traps (2)

Located at the Little Manatee State Park. This company isn't organized very well and the kayaks they have to rent are... more travel advice

Little Manatee River Off The Beaten Path (2)

In south east Hillsborough County about 30-40 minutes drive from Tampa is the Little Manatee River. Close to the bay you... more travel advice

Sushi Restaurants (4)

I'm not a big fan of Sushi so I may not be the best person to rate this restuarant but the experience itself was very... more travel advice

Shots Sports & Outdoors (3)

If you are at the St Pete Times Forum for a Lightening or Storm home game make sure you stop by Shots for your pregame... more travel advice

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Shopping (1)
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Things to Do (6)
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Hotels (1)
Waterside Hotel
Local Customs (1)
Gasparilla Day Parade
Transportation (2)
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Comments (16)

Stateguide Oct 9, 2008 at 12:25 PM Report Abuse

Florida tennis pro Curt Calkins won his third straight tennis tournament this weekend in Southern Florida beating Sargai Freeha of Brazil 6-4, 6-3 6-1
miclev21 Jun 16, 2005 at 11:10 PM Report Abuse

Ill be there on Monday. Looking for things to do. Ybor city is one. I would just like to drive around and see the sites. On a limited time schedule:P
sarahjayn Jun 8, 2005 at 8:18 PM Report Abuse

the pizza window has saved me from starvation many a night . . . not a lot of people seem to know about it though
JOHNNY_ENGLISH May 7, 2005 at 9:19 AM Report Abuse

Great Photos Of Busch Gardens And Great Insight As To What The Park Offers To Visitors.
ForestqueenNYC May 3, 2005 at 4:27 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful photo of the sunset and palm trees. I had considered moving to Tampa but thought it was a bit quiet after living in NYC. It is a pretty city, though.
cazz38 Feb 21, 2005 at 1:58 PM Report Abuse

Great Tampa page Joey.
arasnosliw Dec 10, 2004 at 5:27 PM Report Abuse

can't wait to get back here soon! i need to see the sun again.
butterfly_girl Oct 11, 2004 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

Excellent Tampa page. Thanks
kenyneo Sep 5, 2004 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

I hope everything is alright and safe . I will pray for you Joey !
priscila_h Aug 3, 2004 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

Awesome page! I should work on mine... About your next trip, Brazil is awesome and really cheap. Greetings from Tampa ;-)