Nice Walks
Sparkman Wharf (10 minutes walking)
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
https://sparkmanwharf.com/
Sparkman Wharf is a dynamic and vibrant piece of Tampa Bay’s downtown waterfront. The location is one of the top community and cultural destinations in the area, with an effortless blend of loft-style office space and ground-floor retail, along with an intimate dining garden, biergarten, and recreational lawn. Day or night, enjoy food, drink, shopping and entertainment at downtown Tampa’s newest mixed-use outdoor facility. Catch a show on the stage or watch a big event or movie on their outdoor big screen TV.
Armature Works (10 minutes driving, 40 minutes walking)
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa’s other newest outdoor / indoor food hall and entertainment hub features excellent dining including The Heights Public Market, Oak & Ola, Steelbach and Rocca (Michelin Star). Enjoy the evening on the green on the Hillsborough River.
Tampa Riverwalk (1 minute walking)
601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
The Tampa Riverwalk runs for 2.6 miles from Sparkman Warf to Armature Works, passing the JW Marriot along the way. Following the bank of the Hillsborough River a walk here offers beautiful views, places to eat, drink, enjoy the arts or stop for a rest in Tampa’s parks. The Tampa Riverwalk is also a great place for your morning run.
Ybor City (15 minutes with the TECO Streetcar)
1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Stroll down 7th Avenue and the surrounding streets and learn about the history of “Cigar City”, founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez Ybor. During the day you can visit one of the district’s many restaurants. In the evening the vibe shifts to the bar scene. Seventh Avenue was recognized as one of the "10 Great Streets in America" by the American Planning Association. Start your stroll at the Ybor City Visitors Center & Gift Shop.
Selmon Greenway (5 minutes walking)
https://www.tampa-xway.com/for-travelers/maps/selmon-greenway/
Tampa is a world-class city that encourages walking, bike riding, skating and other healthy outdoor activities, and THEA is proud to play a role. Our 1.7 mile Selmon Greenway runs east-west through downtown Tampa - mostly in the shade of the expressway - and connects with the City’s Riverwalk and our own Meridian Avenue Trail. The Greenway is open for anyone who wants to enjoy fresh air, healthy exercise and the amenities of downtown Tampa.
Meridian Greenway (10 minutes walking)
https://waterstreettampa.com/explore/meridian-greenway
The Meridian Greenway Trail & Dog Run includes designated walk and bike lanes with lush landscaping, seating areas, water features and a bike repair station. A mural voted on by the public is the backdrop to the community dog run located along the Greenway.
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