Richard's Guidebook

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Richard's Guidebook

Supermarket

Publix is a large, upscale supermarket providing a comprehensive selection of provisions for your stay. A short 5-7 minute drive from the house.
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Publix GreenWise Market at Hyde Park
2401 W Azeele St
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Publix is a large, upscale supermarket providing a comprehensive selection of provisions for your stay. A short 5-7 minute drive from the house.
Smaller upscale health food supermarket. A short 5 minute drive from the house.
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Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe
1021 N Macdill Ave
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Smaller upscale health food supermarket. A short 5 minute drive from the house.
A large upscale health food supermarket only a short 7-10 minute drive from the house.
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Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr
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A large upscale health food supermarket only a short 7-10 minute drive from the house.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1523 S Dale Mabry Hwy
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Museums

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Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy Blvd
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Great museum for small children. Adjacent is the Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park with extensive outdoor children's play area (and an Irish Pub and pizza restaurant across the street.)
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Glazer Børnemuseum
110 W Gasparilla Plaza
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Great museum for small children. Adjacent is the Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park with extensive outdoor children's play area (and an Irish Pub and pizza restaurant across the street.)
Centrally located on the Tampa Riverwalk, the history center provides an overview of Tampa Bays development throughout time. Plan to include lunch next door at the Columbia Cafe, one of the best Cuban restaurants in Tampa (with both indoor and outdoor dining.)
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Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water St
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Centrally located on the Tampa Riverwalk, the history center provides an overview of Tampa Bays development throughout time. Plan to include lunch next door at the Columbia Cafe, one of the best Cuban restaurants in Tampa (with both indoor and outdoor dining.)
400 NORTH ASHLEY DRIVE Located on the second and third floors of The Cube, part of Tampa Bay’s iconic Rivergate Tower complex, this collection of modern photography has been a labor of love for the creators who founded the museum more than a decade ago. The museum showcases photography as an art form and hosts traveling exhibitions as well as displaying its own local treasures. Fans of photography also have a chance to attend lectures and taken lessons to developer their own photographer's eye. The building itself has been featured in the films "The Punisher" and "Edward Scissorhands."
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Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th Avenue
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400 NORTH ASHLEY DRIVE Located on the second and third floors of The Cube, part of Tampa Bay’s iconic Rivergate Tower complex, this collection of modern photography has been a labor of love for the creators who founded the museum more than a decade ago. The museum showcases photography as an art form and hosts traveling exhibitions as well as displaying its own local treasures. Fans of photography also have a chance to attend lectures and taken lessons to developer their own photographer's eye. The building itself has been featured in the films "The Punisher" and "Edward Scissorhands."
American Victory Ship & Museum
705 Channelside Dr
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Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla Plaza
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Museum for Videnskab og Industri
4801 E Fowler Ave
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Transportation

Download the app, then explore the Tampa Riverwalk and local neighborhood by bicycle. The closes bike "corral" is at Julian B. Lane Waterfront Park, 15 minutes from the house.
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Coast Bike Share
Central Avenue
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Download the app, then explore the Tampa Riverwalk and local neighborhood by bicycle. The closes bike "corral" is at Julian B. Lane Waterfront Park, 15 minutes from the house.

Sightseeing

Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long open space and pedestrian trail development along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida. The downtown Tampa portion runs alongside the Tampa Arts District and allows access to Curtis Hixon Park, MacDill Park, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, Rivergate Tower, and adjacent atrium containing the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. The Riverwalk extends along most of the downtown Tampa waterfront from near the Channelside District west to the Tampa Convention Center and north up the east bank of the Hillsborough River to Water Works Park in Tampa Heights, forming a continuous path connecting multiple parks, attractions, public spaces, and hotels. According to the city, the purpose of the Riverwalk is to "enhance the image of Tampa as a beautiful and unique destination" and highlight Tampa's waterfront. The 12’ wide promenade passes through numerous parks, museums, restaurants, water sports venues, theaters, marinas, and family friendly activities and events. Walk the entire span of Downtown Tampa without worrying about crossing roads or dealing with traffic. A 20 minute walk from the house.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
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Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long open space and pedestrian trail development along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida. The downtown Tampa portion runs alongside the Tampa Arts District and allows access to Curtis Hixon Park, MacDill Park, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, Rivergate Tower, and adjacent atrium containing the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. The Riverwalk extends along most of the downtown Tampa waterfront from near the Channelside District west to the Tampa Convention Center and north up the east bank of the Hillsborough River to Water Works Park in Tampa Heights, forming a continuous path connecting multiple parks, attractions, public spaces, and hotels. According to the city, the purpose of the Riverwalk is to "enhance the image of Tampa as a beautiful and unique destination" and highlight Tampa's waterfront. The 12’ wide promenade passes through numerous parks, museums, restaurants, water sports venues, theaters, marinas, and family friendly activities and events. Walk the entire span of Downtown Tampa without worrying about crossing roads or dealing with traffic. A 20 minute walk from the house.
This renovated riverfront street car trolley maintenance building anchors the 2.5 mile Downtown Tampa Riverwalk on the north end. It is a pleasant 25 minute walk from the house and includes upscale restaurants as well as eclectic food hall style restaurants, rooftop bars, open outdoor seating and near-by kayak and SUP Rentals.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
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This renovated riverfront street car trolley maintenance building anchors the 2.5 mile Downtown Tampa Riverwalk on the north end. It is a pleasant 25 minute walk from the house and includes upscale restaurants as well as eclectic food hall style restaurants, rooftop bars, open outdoor seating and near-by kayak and SUP Rentals.
601 NORTH NEBRASKA AVENUE Technically, this is not a museum. It's actually an active train station -- a stop on the Silver Meteor daily Amtrak service between New York and Miami. The Beaux Arts-style station was built in 1912, a watershed year for some of downtown's most prominent historic buildings. Inside, the building is a monument to the days when trains dominated long-distance travel. Every May, the station goes all out for National Train Day, hosting model railroaders and fans of all things railroad for a day of collective train geekery. A donation will support the maintenance of this member of the National Register of Historic Places.
Union Station
601 N Nebraska Ave
601 NORTH NEBRASKA AVENUE Technically, this is not a museum. It's actually an active train station -- a stop on the Silver Meteor daily Amtrak service between New York and Miami. The Beaux Arts-style station was built in 1912, a watershed year for some of downtown's most prominent historic buildings. Inside, the building is a monument to the days when trains dominated long-distance travel. Every May, the station goes all out for National Train Day, hosting model railroaders and fans of all things railroad for a day of collective train geekery. A donation will support the maintenance of this member of the National Register of Historic Places.
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Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
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Located in the historic Fort Homer Hesterly Armory (JFK spoke and Elvis performed here.) , the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center (BGFJCC), opened its doors on December 8, 2016, to serve a broad spectrum of community needs. Our facility is home to 100,000 square feet of health and fitness, recreation, the arts, entertainment, international business, and so much more. Day passes are available.
Bryan Glazer Family JCC
522 N Howard Ave
Located in the historic Fort Homer Hesterly Armory (JFK spoke and Elvis performed here.) , the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center (BGFJCC), opened its doors on December 8, 2016, to serve a broad spectrum of community needs. Our facility is home to 100,000 square feet of health and fitness, recreation, the arts, entertainment, international business, and so much more. Day passes are available.
The Florida Aquarium is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This means they are a leader in conservation and education, supporting programs for wildlife and having a strong educational component in the forms of summer camps, school trips, etc. The facility is home to more than 7,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Florida Aquarium on its list of Florida top Architectural and iconic buildings. It is located in the Channel District of Downtown Tampa, adjacent to Sparkman Wharf. Both family fun areas will provide for an outstanding day of activities.
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Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
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The Florida Aquarium is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This means they are a leader in conservation and education, supporting programs for wildlife and having a strong educational component in the forms of summer camps, school trips, etc. The facility is home to more than 7,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Florida Aquarium on its list of Florida top Architectural and iconic buildings. It is located in the Channel District of Downtown Tampa, adjacent to Sparkman Wharf. Both family fun areas will provide for an outstanding day of activities.
HOP ON, HOP OFF Pirate Water Taxi offers daily tours of Tampa with 14 stops located along our route near attractions, museums, restaurants & parks! Simply buy tickets at our home dock (Stop #7 – Convention Center), online or after boarding the taxi at any of the stops located throughout Downtown Tampa. Once purchased, you will receive a Pirate Water Taxi wristband which allows you to hop on and off the taxi at any stop for unlimited rides – all day! These wristbands also give you discounts with a number of venues located on the route as part of our Pirate Perks Program.
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Piratvandtaxi
333 S Franklin St
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HOP ON, HOP OFF Pirate Water Taxi offers daily tours of Tampa with 14 stops located along our route near attractions, museums, restaurants & parks! Simply buy tickets at our home dock (Stop #7 – Convention Center), online or after boarding the taxi at any of the stops located throughout Downtown Tampa. Once purchased, you will receive a Pirate Water Taxi wristband which allows you to hop on and off the taxi at any stop for unlimited rides – all day! These wristbands also give you discounts with a number of venues located on the route as part of our Pirate Perks Program.
We take pleasure in our wacky finds. Antique cabinets. Vintage bins. Salvaged hardware. Outdoor urns. Reclaimed wood. Antique doors. The list goes on and on and on. If it is a hunt that you are after – say, a piece of salvaged wood for the perfect table, then Schiller’s is the place for you. Our inventory is constantly changing and we welcome you to come and discover.
Schiller's Architectural and Design Salvage
1002 N Rome Ave
We take pleasure in our wacky finds. Antique cabinets. Vintage bins. Salvaged hardware. Outdoor urns. Reclaimed wood. Antique doors. The list goes on and on and on. If it is a hunt that you are after – say, a piece of salvaged wood for the perfect table, then Schiller’s is the place for you. Our inventory is constantly changing and we welcome you to come and discover.
At the Water Street/Sparkman Wharf, take the free electric street car trolley to Ybor City to explore this eclectic cigar city neighborhood with its historic buildings, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. Families should go during the day to get the most of out Ybor City. By late evening its grown-up time as the pubs and clubs come alive.
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TECO Line Streetcar System
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At the Water Street/Sparkman Wharf, take the free electric street car trolley to Ybor City to explore this eclectic cigar city neighborhood with its historic buildings, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. Families should go during the day to get the most of out Ybor City. By late evening its grown-up time as the pubs and clubs come alive.

Food scene

Outstanding family owned bakery famous for Cuban pastries and sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor dining.
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Alessi Bakery
2909 W Cypress St
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Outstanding family owned bakery famous for Cuban pastries and sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor dining.
A neighborhood favorite only a 5 minute walk from the house, NoHo Junction is 3 restaurants in one. Choose from Thai, burgers, or dessert offerings. Excellent food.
NoHo Junction
1500 West Cass Street
A neighborhood favorite only a 5 minute walk from the house, NoHo Junction is 3 restaurants in one. Choose from Thai, burgers, or dessert offerings. Excellent food.
Great local restaurant/bar with great food and drinks. Popular with university students and staff, it offers both indoor and outdoor café-style dining. It never disappoints, and is a 5 minute walk to the Downtown Tampa Riverwalk and a 10 minute walk from the house.
Hooch and Hive
1001 West Cass Street
Great local restaurant/bar with great food and drinks. Popular with university students and staff, it offers both indoor and outdoor café-style dining. It never disappoints, and is a 5 minute walk to the Downtown Tampa Riverwalk and a 10 minute walk from the house.
Rooted in a Greek foundation, influenced by the world, PSOMI is focused on creating delicious food and drinks with the freshest ingredients, traditional values and friendly service. A 5 minute walk from the house.
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psomi
701 N Howard Ave
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Rooted in a Greek foundation, influenced by the world, PSOMI is focused on creating delicious food and drinks with the freshest ingredients, traditional values and friendly service. A 5 minute walk from the house.
European-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts. High end restaurant with outstanding service. Indoor and outdoor dining available, as well as take-out. Reservations recommended.
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd
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European-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts. High end restaurant with outstanding service. Indoor and outdoor dining available, as well as take-out. Reservations recommended.
Opened in 1956, this destination features dry-aged steaks, a huge wine list & flocked wallpaper. An iconic high-end Tampa restaurant with outstanding food and impeccable service. This is where presidents dine when they come to Tampa. Indoor dining only, reservations recommended. Don't forget to ask for the free kitchen and wine cellar tour following your meal. Also, save room for Side Bern's; a separate dining area specifically for desserts. Highly recommended; you will not leave disappointed.
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard Ave
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Opened in 1956, this destination features dry-aged steaks, a huge wine list & flocked wallpaper. An iconic high-end Tampa restaurant with outstanding food and impeccable service. This is where presidents dine when they come to Tampa. Indoor dining only, reservations recommended. Don't forget to ask for the free kitchen and wine cellar tour following your meal. Also, save room for Side Bern's; a separate dining area specifically for desserts. Highly recommended; you will not leave disappointed.

Parks & Recreation

Tampa has many family friendly parks within walking distance from the house. wsplash
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N Blvd
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is an 8 acres public park located along the Hillsborough river in downtown Tampa, Florida that opened in its current configuration in 2010. It is adjacent to the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, and Rivergate Tower. The park overlooks the University of Tampa's Plant Hall, which is directly across the river. The park is in an area known as the Waterfront Arts District.
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Dr
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is an 8 acres public park located along the Hillsborough river in downtown Tampa, Florida that opened in its current configuration in 2010. It is adjacent to the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, and Rivergate Tower. The park overlooks the University of Tampa's Plant Hall, which is directly across the river. The park is in an area known as the Waterfront Arts District.
Family friendly park with occasional concerts next to The Armature Works. A great way for the family to spend the afternoon on a hot summer day. Eat at high end restaurants or at a family friendly food hall nextdoor.
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Vandværksparken
1701 N Highland Ave
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Family friendly park with occasional concerts next to The Armature Works. A great way for the family to spend the afternoon on a hot summer day. Eat at high end restaurants or at a family friendly food hall nextdoor.
The Plant Museum is co-located with the University of Tampa. After a visit to the museum, take time to stroll the park-like grounds of the university; especially along the Hillsborough River on the opposite shore of the Tampa Riverwalk, and enjoy the historic architecture and river views. The university is about a 10-15 minute walk from the house and can be accessed on the north from Cass Street.
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University Of Tampa
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The Plant Museum is co-located with the University of Tampa. After a visit to the museum, take time to stroll the park-like grounds of the university; especially along the Hillsborough River on the opposite shore of the Tampa Riverwalk, and enjoy the historic architecture and river views. The university is about a 10-15 minute walk from the house and can be accessed on the north from Cass Street.

Theaters & Performing Arts

Upscale cinema chain serving bistro food, popcorn & cocktails during film screenings.
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CinéBistro
1609 W Swann Ave
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Upscale cinema chain serving bistro food, popcorn & cocktails during film screenings.
5 Performing Arts theaters, including an outdoor stage directly on the Tampa Riverwalk, provide a variety of performances year-round.
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David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes Pl
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5 Performing Arts theaters, including an outdoor stage directly on the Tampa Riverwalk, provide a variety of performances year-round.
This 96 year old renovated movie palace offers over 600 live performances, independent movies and tours throughout the year. Truly one of Tampa’s gems and an experience not to be missed.
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Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
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This 96 year old renovated movie palace offers over 600 live performances, independent movies and tours throughout the year. Truly one of Tampa’s gems and an experience not to be missed.