Population:

326,000+

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Tampa Bay enjoys warm, sunny days combined with cool bay breezes. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons, with high temperatures in the 70s and 80s and lows in the 60s. Summers can top out in the 90s and cool only to the mid-70s in the evenings. Winter highs are pleasant, in the70s, with lows in the 50s. The most rainfall occurs in the summer and fall, but occasional showers are not uncommon in the winter.

Airport:

Tampa International Airport (TPA)
5503 West Spruce Street
Tampa, FL 33607
813-870-8700

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Tampa:

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HARTline)
City Bus, Streetcar & Trolley
813-254-4278

Taxis:

United Cab
813-253-2424

Yellow Cab Company
813-253-8871

Visitor Information:

Tampa Bay & Company
401 East Jackson Street Suite 2100
Tampa, FL 33602
813-223-1111 or 800-44-TAMPA

Dining:

Armani’s
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-207-6800

The finest Northern Italian cuisine with the best panoramic view of the city! Nightly entertainment also offered.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4322 West Boy Scout Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-9463

The best in steakhouse dining in the area featuring fresh fish and poultry, prime meats and chops, extravagant salads, and more. Be sure to check out their wine list offering more than 90 wines by the glass!

Mangroves Seafood Grille
208 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
813-258-3302

Specializes in fresh creative seafood by combining local and Caribbean flavors.

Nightlife:

The World Famous Gaspar’s Grotto
1805 East Seventh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
813-248-5900

This is a must see while in Tampa! This world famous venue offers a pirate themed notion with pirate shows, history, tropical patio with music, dancing, and food! It’s definitely one-of-a-kind!

Howl at the Moon
615 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
813-226-2261

The most fun you can have with your clothes on or so they say! Enjoy dueling pianos and laugh-out-loud crowd interaction!