"Yup, this is Tampa." Top 5 Page for this destination Tampa by sarahjayn

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

Tampa's a nice city; it's like Reno only without the legalized prostitution. Or the bright lights. Or the Conway Twitty Museum. Well, actually, it's not like Reno at all.

Intro Updated Aug 27, 2005
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Ghetto Superstar Shopping (4)

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Diamond in the Strip Mall Restaurants (16)

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Hillsborough River State Park
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Comments (14)

Ewingjr98 Jul 13, 2009 at 6:51 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the comprehensive and well-written tips. I look forward to trying several of your restaurant suggestions when I visit this summer!
cnango Feb 14, 2009 at 3:18 PM Report Abuse

I enjoyed checking out the things to do in Tampa, as well as customs & warnings. Be back for more before I go to Tampa this Spring.
blint Apr 8, 2008 at 4:42 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a nice place, but I'm still not jealous as you suggested on your homepage :P
el_ruso May 4, 2007 at 6:58 PM Report Abuse

Great tips! I can tell you really love and know your city.
1madrussian Dec 18, 2006 at 3:53 PM Report Abuse

thank you ... really enjoyed your comments and your enthusiasm .. am looking forward to visiting this summer ... alex
Jim_Eliason May 14, 2006 at 7:06 AM Report Abuse

good page! I have only been to Tampa a couple of times and never to Reno but I agree they are exactly not alike! :^)
Erin09340 Mar 20, 2006 at 5:21 PM Report Abuse

I might have to try your flan recipe as it's my absolute favorite dessert. They have the audacity to serve it with whipped cream and marachino cherries out here. Well done.
Mandy23 Mar 5, 2006 at 8:25 PM Report Abuse

Very good tips. Thanks for sharing.
funnybeee Jan 17, 2006 at 11:16 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for your tips, I am currently visiting Tampa...First time in Florida ever. Regards, FunnyBeee
KarenandCory Dec 5, 2005 at 6:41 AM Report Abuse

Your tips make me happy. very very happy.