Ybor
Food scene
Founded in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr. The flagship restaurant in Ybor City is Florida's Oldest RestaurantSM, and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Today, all six Columbia locations are owned and operated by 4th and 5th generation members of the Hernandez Gonzmart family.
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveFounded in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr. The flagship restaurant in Ybor City is Florida's Oldest RestaurantSM, and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Today, all six Columbia locations are owned and operated by 4th and 5th generation members of the Hernandez Gonzmart family.
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveArmature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces.
Outdoor food hall and waterfront park, Sparkman Wharf celebrates the best of the city— great weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr Outdoor food hall and waterfront park, Sparkman Wharf celebrates the best of the city— great weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.
The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd NFlorida vibes restaurant with good music and drinks
Neighborhoods
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs.
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Ybor City
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs.
Sightseeing
Ybor City Saturday Market
1901 N 19th StFarmers' market in Tampa, Florida
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando. The park has featured notable roller coasters and thrill rides over the years, including a Dive Coaster named SheiKra, a launch coaster named Tigris, and Montu, the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world when it opened. Wikipedia
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park has an annual attendance consistently exceeding 4 million, often ranking second among SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando. The park has featured notable roller coasters and thrill rides over the years, including a Dive Coaster named SheiKra, a launch coaster named Tigris, and Montu, the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world when it opened. Wikipedia
The Florida Aquarium is a 501 non-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in Tampa, Florida, United States. It 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. The facility is located in the Channel District of Downtown Tampa. The Florida Aquarium opened in March 1995 as a privately funded entity and became a public-private partnership when the city of Tampa assumed responsibility for its debt in 1999. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Florida Aquarium on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places. On May 8, 2017, it was announced that the aquarium hired Roger Germann as its new president and CEO. Germann came from the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where he was executive vice president for 16 years, and also served on the advisory board of the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. Wikipedia
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Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrThe Florida Aquarium is a 501 non-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in Tampa, Florida, United States. It 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. The facility is located in the Channel District of Downtown Tampa. The Florida Aquarium opened in March 1995 as a privately funded entity and became a public-private partnership when the city of Tampa assumed responsibility for its debt in 1999. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Florida Aquarium on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places. On May 8, 2017, it was announced that the aquarium hired Roger Germann as its new president and CEO. Germann came from the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where he was executive vice president for 16 years, and also served on the advisory board of the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. Wikipedia
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Ybor City: things to do
1. The History Buff
Ybor City was founded in 1886, so it has many tales to tell.
Day at the museum: Inside the historic Ferlita Bakery building is the Ybor City Museum. The $4 admission offers a solid overview of Ybor’s history, starting with Spanish immigrant and cigar magnate Don Vicente Martinez Ybor. It also includes access to the adjacent park. You can also download the museum’s self-guided historical walking tour for $9.95.
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Take the cigar tour:
Take the cigar tour: There’s no smoking required on the cigar industry walking tour, which starts inside the Ybor City Museum and includes peeks inside a 19th-Century cigar maker’s house, a labor temple, the opulent Don Vicente Inn and more. The tour takes about two hours and costs $17.95 per person. Your tour guide is Wallace Reyes, a historian at the Ybor City Museum, Guinness World Record holder for the longest rolled cigar (more than 196 feet!) and author of "Once Upon a Time in Tampa: Rise and Fall of the Cigar Industry. "To book, call Reyes at (813) 428-0854.
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In the market for family fun:
Every week, the Ybor City Saturday Market transforms Centennial Park into a vibrant gathering place with live music and visitors of all ages. Browse rows of vendors selling artwork, plants, gift items, fresh produce and prepared foods. (I can never resist the banana bread and friendly conversation at the Happy Baker booth.) The market is open yearround; hours vary by season. Admission and parking are free.