Tampa To Dos
Be sure to make time for exploring Tampa while you are in town for the GSA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting! This city is full of history and culture, offering a wide selection of activities, dining experiences and adventures that are sure to delight!
Getting Around
Tampa has made it a breeze for visitors to get out and about. Along with rental cars, taxis, and the plentiful Ubers and Lyfts, the trolley and water taxi services allow a unique ride around town!
Tampa Downtown Free Streetcar (Trolley) Service
Explore Tampa and enjoy all of the best restaurants and attractions that Downtown Tampa and Ybor City have to offer via the Free TECO Line Streetcar.
Tampa Water Taxi Service
Take a scenic ride to restaurants, hotels, attractions, museums, and parks located along their routes or just take a pleasant tour of Tampa.
Tampa Riverwalk
Discover the Tampa Riverwalk, linking downtown’s favorite attractions like gems on a string along the stunning Hillsborough River. The 2.6-mile path leaves you at the footsteps of great eateries like Ulele and Heights Public Market or at signature attractions like the Tampa Bay History Center and The Florida Aquarium. At night, witness the colorful lights that bring the Riverwalk to life.
Attractions
Whether you find yourself with an extra hour or an extra day, these Tampa area attractions are sure to keep you entertained!
American Victory Ship
Right next to the Aquarium is the American Victory Ship/Mariners Memorial Museum. Visiting guests can tour the vast interiors of the ship, one of only 4 fully operational WWII ships within the country.
Busch Gardens Tampa
Take the day to enjoy the thrills of some of the best roller coasters in the country, enjoy the beautiful grounds and safari wild life experience.
This award-winning park is just 25 minutes from downtown Tampa!
The Florida Aquarium
An amazing collection of exhibits that highlights some of Florida’s amazing wetlands and wildlife, visit the aquarium and support conservation at its best!
Tampa Bay History Center
Dive into 12000 years of Florida history when you visit this history museum covering everything from Pirates
to Teddy Roosevelt.
Tampa Museum of Art
This beautiful art venue hosts a wide variety of progressive and modern artists from all over the world.
Check what exhibits are on display while you are visiting!
Ybor City Neighborhood
Ybor City is the only neighborhood on Florida’s west coast to be designated as a National Historic Landmark. Visitors will love the architecture, the restaurants and shopping available here (and if you are a cigar lover, the cigar shops are a must see!). While you are walking the streets, make sure you look out for the local chicken population, in the evenings they sleep in the trees!
Be sure to support these local, minorty-owned establishments:
Arts, Culture, Fashion, Retail
Accents Styles Boutique
5508 N. 50th St., Suite 30
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-5888
African Extravaganza
1405 Tampa Park Plaza St.
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 228-7272
Blue Sage Boutique
@bluesageboutique
Canviiy
@canviiy
Coopers Hill Boutique
(727) 619-9182
Cultured Books
Pop-up bookstore location: The Well
833 22nd St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 328-4822
Debonair Prints
4011 E. 21st Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 443-0283
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
2240 9th Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 323-1104
Every Dollar Countz LLC
Tampa, FL
(910) 358-0815
Everything Ariel Boucor
13542 N Florida Ave., Suite 214
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 498-8036
JC’s Boutique
@shopjcsboutique
Noite Rose
@noite.rose
Timari Candle Collection
(813) 803-0714
@timaricandleco
Treble and Flame Candle Company
@trebleandflame
Xplore Possibilities, LLC - Handcrafted Canvas Word Art
(813) 720-7386
Locally owned restaurants, shops, bookstores and more around the Tampa Bay area by Tampa Magazine
Full list of Black-owned restaurants, shops, crafters and more from around the Bay area.