17 Things Tampa Has To Do Beyond ‘The Big Game’

Author Mason Dixon

February 1st, 2021 5:12 PM

This is the fifth time the city of Tampa has hosted a professional championship football game. Tampa has also hosted plenty of other events. Why do they keep coming back?

College football has had their championship game played in Tampa. The NCAA Women’s Final Four has been played in Tampa. The NHL All-Star Weekend has been in Tampa a couple of times. There have been World Series and Stanley Cup finals played in Tampa. The Tampa Bay area has been shown it can handle each of these events, and not just at the hotels and arenas. There’s so much for visiting guests to see and do.

In the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area alone, there are ways for visiting fans to experience all over, both for indoor and outdoor adventures. Let us know what we missed. Here are just a few:

• Tampa Riverwalk

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  Quickly becoming one of downtown Tampa's most popular places to walk, exercise, or just relax.

• The Dali Museum, St. Petersburg

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  A place to visit and examine the quirky genius of a master artist.

• Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa

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  Take the time to walk Bayshore Blvd. and no matter whether you're looking, you'll enjoy the views across the water or at some of the beautiful architecture of Tampa.
• Columbia Restaurant

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  For more than a century, one of the most well-known sites for the Latin flavor of Tampa.

• ZooTampa At Lowry Park

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  According to the zoo's website, "Voted Best Kids Attraction in Tampa Magazine’s Best of South Tampa 2021 awards," but that doesn't mean it's only for kids. It's an amazing zoo that must be visited.

• Clearwater Beach

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  Annually, one of the country's most well-loved beaches.
• St. Pete Pier

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  Since being rebuilt, the St. Pete Pier has become a new place to experience all over again.

• Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill, Clearwater Beach

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  Right near the beach, it's a Clearwater staple.

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino, Tampa

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  You can play the games, or you can just visit for the food. They also host some great acts in the Hard Rock Event Center.
• Hooters

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  It started here. It's still better in the Tampa Bay area than in any other part of the country.

• Florida Aquarium

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  Features a beautiful diversity of sea life. A must to see and enjoy in downtown Tampa.

• Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

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  Take the trip for the day, enjoy some fine Greek food, or enjoy one of their festivals.
• Big Cat Rescue, Tampa

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  An exceptional facility for the beautiful cats who will spend their lives being well-cared for.

• Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier

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  The iconic bridge of Florida, the Skyway Bridge, plays backdrop to the view as you cast that line.

• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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  Tampa Bay's top theme park features some of the best thrill rides, plus annual themed festivals and, of course, the animals! Take the time to sit and watch the life in the park.
• Innisbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor

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  Home to the annual Valspar Championship, it's a truly fine course.

• Caddy’s on the Beach

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  Another staple of beach life in Pinellas County.

Of course, right down the road is Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and Sea World, so there is no shortage of things-to-do in central Florida., Tamp

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