Welcome to Tampa!!! Quick guide to local recommendations
shopping
Tampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress Droutdoor shopping outlet
Nearest Mall...very nice scene and plenty of restaurants in addition to shopping...tends to attract a lot of people...mostly outdoor store to store
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The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo DriveNearest Mall...very nice scene and plenty of restaurants in addition to shopping...tends to attract a lot of people...mostly outdoor store to store
HUGE MALL!!! More indoor shopping than Wiregrass Mall. Also lots of restaurants but not as close as wire grass and Tampa premium
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHUGE MALL!!! More indoor shopping than Wiregrass Mall. Also lots of restaurants but not as close as wire grass and Tampa premium
The mall is owned by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in the state of Florida
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Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center DrThe mall is owned by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in the state of Florida
WestShore Plaza is one of the premier shopping destinations in Tampa
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WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaWestShore Plaza is one of the premier shopping destinations in Tampa
Food scene
Counter-serve chain dishing up creative burgers, fries & shakes in a modern space with a sauce bar.
Burger 21 New Tampa
20304 Trout Creek DrCounter-serve chain dishing up creative burgers, fries & shakes in a modern space with a sauce bar.
good food reasonably priced; Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
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TGI Fridays
2501 E Fowler Avegood food reasonably priced; Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
My favorite fast food. Chicken sandwiches are addictive! Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
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Chick-fil-A
17513 Bruce B Downs BlvdMy favorite fast food. Chicken sandwiches are addictive! Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Great breakfast food; Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
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Keke's Breakfast Cafe
13121 N Dale Mabry HwyGreat breakfast food; Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
high end steak house; High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4322 W Boy Scout Blvdhigh end steak house; High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
seafood; Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
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Red Lobster
11601 N Dale Mabry Hwyseafood; Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
Easygoing Japanese eatery featuring hibachi-grilled meat & seafood as well as sushi, plus cocktails
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
28347 Paseo DriveEasygoing Japanese eatery featuring hibachi-grilled meat & seafood as well as sushi, plus cocktails
more of a family friendly restaurant that happens to make beer
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Florida Avenue Brewing Co.
2029 Arrowgrass Drmore of a family friendly restaurant that happens to make beer
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
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Texas Roadhouse
13006 US-301Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
great sandwiches; New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
1662 Bruce B Downs Boulevardgreat sandwiches; New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
small family owned Korean Cafe/Korean Restaurant selling a variety of food inspired by current Korean street foods sold over seas. Some examples would include Korean Style Fried Chicken, Bingsu Desserts, Boba Milk/Teas, and KimBap. All orders are completely customizable to suit your specific tastes.
Tessa's Sweet Kafe Korean Restaurant Boba Tea Shop Korean Fried Chicken
18101 Highwoods Preserve Parkwaysmall family owned Korean Cafe/Korean Restaurant selling a variety of food inspired by current Korean street foods sold over seas. Some examples would include Korean Style Fried Chicken, Bingsu Desserts, Boba Milk/Teas, and KimBap. All orders are completely customizable to suit your specific tastes.
burger joint, milkshakes, etc; Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver's
28831 State Road 56burger joint, milkshakes, etc; Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
28332 Willet WayCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
great tasting cheap food and excellent drinks; Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
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Chili's Grill & Bar
8510 W Hillsborough Avegreat tasting cheap food and excellent drinks; Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
expensive steakhouse...has a separate dessert room...Dessert room is a unique experience, but nothing to write home about...but something to do
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard Aveexpensive steakhouse...has a separate dessert room...Dessert room is a unique experience, but nothing to write home about...but something to do
not close by, but has phenomenal pizza! Thin-crust pizza by the pie or slice made with New York water at a casual, counter-serve spot.
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Eddie And Sam's N.Y. Pizza
203 E Twiggs Stnot close by, but has phenomenal pizza! Thin-crust pizza by the pie or slice made with New York water at a casual, counter-serve spot.
High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails. Has a very lively night scene with pianist and draws a crowd at the bar. Review online dress code.
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Roy's Restaurant
4342 W Boy Scout BlvdHigh-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails. Has a very lively night scene with pianist and draws a crowd at the bar. Review online dress code.
Fun atmosphere, they have live music at times, great drinks and food! More of a sports bar vibe than a restaurant, but the Irish feel is there. I definitely recommend the Bread Pudding. The happy hour specials are great as well as the whiskey selection!
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Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
1611 W Swann AveFun atmosphere, they have live music at times, great drinks and food! More of a sports bar vibe than a restaurant, but the Irish feel is there. I definitely recommend the Bread Pudding. The happy hour specials are great as well as the whiskey selection!
Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
10500 Ulmerton RdLively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
dessert
Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.
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Cold Stone Creamery
9214 Anderson RdIce cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.
Snug counter-serve bakeshop doling out Latin-inspired pastries, sandwiches & custom cakes
Don Pan International Bakery
1708 Bruce B Downs BoulevardSnug counter-serve bakeshop doling out Latin-inspired pastries, sandwiches & custom cakes
coffee craze; Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
1800 Bruce B Downs Blvdcoffee craze; Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
soooooo good; Gourmet cookies and desserts.... fan favorite chilled sugar and award-winning milk chocolate chip cookies, Crumbl offers a weekly rotating menu of 120+ flavors. Flavors are inspired by desserts of all kinds - from pies to cakes to candies and more. All cookies are made fresh daily
Crumbl Cookies - Lutz
25922 Sierra Center Blvdsoooooo good; Gourmet cookies and desserts.... fan favorite chilled sugar and award-winning milk chocolate chip cookies, Crumbl offers a weekly rotating menu of 120+ flavors. Flavors are inspired by desserts of all kinds - from pies to cakes to candies and more. All cookies are made fresh daily
Groceries and Toiletries
about 3.4 miles away (~8 min drive)
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Publix Super Market at Shoppes at New Tampa
1920 Co Rd 581about 3.4 miles away (~8 min drive)
great one stop shop for all your last minute needs; about 1.6 miles (~4min drive)
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Target
1201 Co Rd 581great one stop shop for all your last minute needs; about 1.6 miles (~4min drive)
Winn-Dixie
6425 County Line Roadabout 1.6 miles (~4min drive)
Sightseeing
Happening multi-use path along the Hillsborough River, with city views, benches, eateries & events.
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River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison StHappening multi-use path along the Hillsborough River, with city views, benches, eateries & events.
Water Works Park is a park area in Tampa, Florida. The park was redeveloped and opened to the public in August 2014. The park includes a section of the Tampa Riverwalk, and extended alongside the Hillsborough River. The park has an open lawn, children's splash pad and playground, amphitheater and dog park. Great scenic area to be out getting some fresh air.
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Hifadhi ya Maji
1701 N Highland AveWater Works Park is a park area in Tampa, Florida. The park was redeveloped and opened to the public in August 2014. The park includes a section of the Tampa Riverwalk, and extended alongside the Hillsborough River. The park has an open lawn, children's splash pad and playground, amphitheater and dog park. Great scenic area to be out getting some fresh air.
great for sightseeing during the day...a popular history town, but very popular night life spot at night
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Ybor City
great for sightseeing during the day...a popular history town, but very popular night life spot at night
Channel District is a busy area that brings families to the Florida Aquarium for its sharks, stingrays, and wild dolphin cruises. Just outside, the American Victory Ship is a warship repurposed as a maritime museum. Hockey fans fill Amalie Arena to see the Tampa Bay Lightning play, and the venue also hosts big-name rock and pop acts. Casual, sports-themed bars and restaurants appeal to locals and visitors
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Channelside Drive
Channelside DriveChannel District is a busy area that brings families to the Florida Aquarium for its sharks, stingrays, and wild dolphin cruises. Just outside, the American Victory Ship is a warship repurposed as a maritime museum. Hockey fans fill Amalie Arena to see the Tampa Bay Lightning play, and the venue also hosts big-name rock and pop acts. Casual, sports-themed bars and restaurants appeal to locals and visitors
European-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts.
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdEuropean-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts.
Nightlife/ Things to do
pool tables, bar, billiards, sports...great Friday night hangout
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Peabody's Billiards & Games
15333 Amberly Drpool tables, bar, billiards, sports...great Friday night hangout
Pub-like amusement center & sports bar featuring electronic games, big-screen TVs & comfort food.
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GameTime Tampa
1600 E 8th AvePub-like amusement center & sports bar featuring electronic games, big-screen TVs & comfort food.
not necessarily close, but one of the areas Tampa Bay is well known for because its a historic area of town...very modernized but worth visiting...try scheduling a guided Segway tour
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Ybor City
not necessarily close, but one of the areas Tampa Bay is well known for because its a historic area of town...very modernized but worth visiting...try scheduling a guided Segway tour
really cool bowling spot...nice hangout area; Swanky bowling center enhanced by pool tables, TVs, bars & a restaurant serving casual fare.
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Splitsville
615 Channelside Drreally cool bowling spot...nice hangout area; Swanky bowling center enhanced by pool tables, TVs, bars & a restaurant serving casual fare.
Indoor golfing experience in booths (with company) is best. Hard to explain but a lot of fun and great food.
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Topgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River RdIndoor golfing experience in booths (with company) is best. Hard to explain but a lot of fun and great food.
Not your typical movie experience....dinner in the movie theater...great food, spacious leather reclining seats
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CinéBistro
1609 W Swann AveNot your typical movie experience....dinner in the movie theater...great food, spacious leather reclining seats
This restaurant is on a strip with other restaurants and some stores. But very nice area. This is a high end steakhouse that requires a reservation for seating. The bar usually stays full. Great oysters
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Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
1606 W Snow AveThis restaurant is on a strip with other restaurants and some stores. But very nice area. This is a high end steakhouse that requires a reservation for seating. The bar usually stays full. Great oysters
High end steak house with multiple bars (I think 3)...1 is outdoor...high end hangout
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Ocean Prime
2205 N Westshore BlvdHigh end steak house with multiple bars (I think 3)...1 is outdoor...high end hangout
Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando. Doesn't require you to stay at the resort but is highly attractive area for tourists.
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Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrDisney Springs is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando. Doesn't require you to stay at the resort but is highly attractive area for tourists.
Modern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants & shops, a beer garden & street-food stands.
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrModern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants & shops, a beer garden & street-food stands.
Some Beaches
Upatikanaji wa Beach ya Madeira
14400 Gulf Blvdthe water is not clear!!! not my favorite...but listing just incase
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Fukweza ya Clearwater
Gulf of Mexico Drivethe water is not clear!!! not my favorite...but listing just incase
Siesta Beach
famous Florida beach for white sand
Anna Maria Beach
Treasure Island Beach Club
11750 Gulf BlvdNorth Beach katika Hifadhi ya Fort DeSoto