Old building near our hotel in Tampa's Ybor Historic District

Tampa Guide

The Best of The Bay

Long a must-do destination in Tampa, today's Ybor City is ripe with places to see (and be seen), fine dining and street food, and the best shopping around.

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    Tampa’s Shopping, Dining and Entertainment District.

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    One of the premier shopping destinations in Tampa, Florida with a mix of shopping, exclusive Bay Area dining and an AMC theater.

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    Luxury shopping + dining located in the Westshore business district.

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    Craft cocktails & New American cuisine steps away from Hotel Haya.

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    A new Sicilian restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City.

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    Situated on Tampa’s downtown waterfront, Sparkman Wharf features an intimate dining garden, locally-sourced biergarten, ground-level retail and a recreation lawn.

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    Bryce Bonsack’s hand-made pasta focused menu features Italian fare with regional Florida ingredients as an inspiration

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    Inventive American cuisine and imaginative craft cocktails.

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    Take in beautiful waterfront views and feel the warm sun along the Tampa Riverwalk. The 2.6-mile walk runs along the Hillsborough River to the Garrison Channel.

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    14 stops along the Riverwalk, Downtown Tampa & Davis Island.

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    Located along Tampa’s robust Riverwalk, the Straz Center serves as a cultural crossroads, bringing innovative new artists, the best of the classical arts and blockbuster commercial successes to the community.

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    Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Football, Outback Bowl, Monster Jam and more.

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    Home to epic concerts, events and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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    One of America’s most elaborate movie palaces and a beloved community landmark.

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    Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, the Tampa Convention Center is Florida’s premier meeting facility.

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    An outdoor entertainment facility in Tampa, FL located on the Florida State Fairgrounds, adjacent to Interstate 4. It is the largest outdoor concert-only facility in the Tampa Bay Area providing the best outdoor entertainment experience.

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    Head to historic Hyde Park Village for multiple blocks of indie and brand name shops and restaurants.

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    Wander down 7th Avenue for just a few minutes to find this Fuente family-owned gem carrying a wide selection of cigars, including those made in-house, as well as humidors and accessories.

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    Head just across the street for authentic Cuban, hand-rolled cigars that showcase the artistry, tradition, and heritage of this family-owned business.

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    A Haya Hotel partner, this is America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker. See premium cigars rolled both by hand and by hand-operated, antique cigar machines at their historic cigar factory, El Reloj.

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    Inspired by speakeasies, Blind Tiger Cafe brews and sells quality, original coffee roasts and offers up a great spot to work or relax.

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    Go beyond beer by choosing from a diverse selection of ciders and meads, all brewed with ingredients grown in Florida.

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    For more than a century, this beloved bakery has been handcrafting fresh Cuban bread, pastries, and more.

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    Opt for a delicious flavors like orange creamsicle or toasty coconut, select something from the vegan options or go for a granita or affogato at this cute, trendy ice cream shop.

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    The iconic Spanish restaurant is the oldest in Florida and has been family owned for five generations.

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    With a brewery housed in a renovated 1906 hardware store, enjoy craft beer and New Orleans inspired cuisine at this social eatery.

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    Pop into the visitor center in the heart of town to grab a map or learn more about the history and all there is to do in Ybor City.

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    Head behind the Florida Aquarium to get a taste of life in the Navy  touring one of just four fully operational WWII ships in the country.

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    Innovative public programs await those with an interest in classical, modern, and contemporary art.

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    Explore the area’s rich history from first inhabitants to the arrival of the conquistadors through to today’s vibrant Tampa Bay.

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    The vast Armature Works boasts the Heights Public Market, event spaces, a co-shared workspace, and multiple restaurants and bars.

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    Visit the museum in a 1920s bakery, stroll the lush Mediterranean-style garden, or check out the casita, a typical cigar-worker’s family home.

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    This gathering place, designed for community and conversation, houses a restaurant, bookstore, coffee and tea counters and more.