Things to Do in Tampa (2025)

Walk the last working cigar factory in Ybor, watch rollers at antique machines, and book a hands-on rolling class. Lauded by Southern Living and highlighted by travel editors as a must for understanding Tampa’s Cuban roots.

A 1926 movie palace with organ serenades, backstage tours, and a new micro-screening room; praised by U.S. News Travel and regularly covered by local arts reporters for its film series and restorations.

Since 1915, this family bakery fuels Tampa with crackly Cuban bread and guava pastries. Featured by Southern Living and celebrated locally for its 110th anniversary—still the bread behind many iconic sandwiches.

Florida’s oldest restaurant serves Spanish‑Cuban classics and nightly flamenco in lavish rooms. Recommended by the MICHELIN Guide and frequently cited by regional media as essential Tampa dining.

A locals’ favorite for brunch, afternoon tea, and its independent bookstore in a restored 1891 building. Frequently praised by Southern Living and national dining roundups for its atmosphere and community programming.

A century‑old streetcar warehouse reborn as a vendor hall and event hub showcasing local chefs, makers, and monthly markets. Noted by city guides and travel editors as a Riverwalk anchor for tasting Tampa’s scene in one stop.

Independent Ybor brewery pouring Tampa‑made beers with weekend tours through its historic facility. Included in regional brewery roundups and known for weaving local history into its tasting room.

Florida’s first indoor shuffleboard bar pairs courts with a neighborhood kitchen and rotating events. Its open‑mic nights and leagues are regularly spotlighted by local culture outlets.

A lager‑focused microbrewery with a biergarten two blocks from 7th Avenue. Recognized by beer competitions and praised by local media for meticulous European styles and a community‑centric vibe.

A Sicilian love letter from a fifth‑generation Tampa family in a restored macaroni factory, with a rooftop drinkeria. Frequently covered by Tampa Bay critics and travel writers for its ties to Ybor’s Sicilian heritage.

An engaging museum on the Riverwalk tracing Indigenous, Cuban, and maritime threads—plus the Columbia Café for a classic Cuban sandwich. Recommended by national travel editors and updated with timely exhibits throughout 2025.

A nonprofit gallery anchoring Ybor’s creative hub with residencies, pop‑ups, and boundary‑pushing exhibitions. Covered by Creative Loafing and local arts media as a catalyst for Tampa’s contemporary scene.