Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Restaurants within walking distance of the loft.
The food and friendly atmosphere of the home owned ABC pizza are always consistently good quality and pleasant to dine in or take out at a good value. Week day specials are a particularly good value.
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ABC Pizza House
1242 W Hillsborough AveThe food and friendly atmosphere of the home owned ABC pizza are always consistently good quality and pleasant to dine in or take out at a good value. Week day specials are a particularly good value.
Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdIconic, open 24/7
Privately owned coffee shop (Trailer), adjacent to the Cuban Bakery. Greg Spaddy, owner is great to talk with and he is really getting into the neighborhood. He has a nice selection of locally roasted coffees and his yard has picnic tables, and is adding additional seating with a VW bus and has covered canopies for sun protection. It's becoming a neighborhood hangout to walk to and sit and chat with neighbors.
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Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida AvePrivately owned coffee shop (Trailer), adjacent to the Cuban Bakery. Greg Spaddy, owner is great to talk with and he is really getting into the neighborhood. He has a nice selection of locally roasted coffees and his yard has picnic tables, and is adding additional seating with a VW bus and has covered canopies for sun protection. It's becoming a neighborhood hangout to walk to and sit and chat with neighbors.
Cappy's is a neighborhood staple and helped restore the Seminole Heights renaissance. The atmosphere inside with trains running around the ceiling and motor scooters mounted on poles, makes it a local destination that families and couples can enjoy. The "Cappy" is a wonderful New York style pizza with just the right ingredients. Bring Cash only.
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Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveCappy's is a neighborhood staple and helped restore the Seminole Heights renaissance. The atmosphere inside with trains running around the ceiling and motor scooters mounted on poles, makes it a local destination that families and couples can enjoy. The "Cappy" is a wonderful New York style pizza with just the right ingredients. Bring Cash only.
This historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market, reimagined event spaces, and an exclusive coworking space. This is a little farther than walking distance, about 2-1/2 miles but an easy bike ride or Uber/lyft and is well worth it with a large selection of eateries and other attractions.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveThis historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market, reimagined event spaces, and an exclusive coworking space. This is a little farther than walking distance, about 2-1/2 miles but an easy bike ride or Uber/lyft and is well worth it with a large selection of eateries and other attractions.
Hand crafted ice pops using real fruits, plus house made gelato and acai bowls. They also have smoothies shakes, waffles and coffee.
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Whatever Pops and Bowls
5127 N Florida AveHand crafted ice pops using real fruits, plus house made gelato and acai bowls. They also have smoothies shakes, waffles and coffee.
A mod casual authentic ramen-ya serving soulful delicious food and beverages with thoughtful service in a uniquely designed setting.
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Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveA mod casual authentic ramen-ya serving soulful delicious food and beverages with thoughtful service in a uniquely designed setting.
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida Ave"Champagne/Charcuterie/Cheesecake
Consciously-Curated. Classically-Cool.
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The C House
6005 N Florida Ave"Champagne/Charcuterie/Cheesecake
Consciously-Curated. Classically-Cool.
Sightseeing
This recently completed riverwalk winds through downtown Tampa with great views, special lighting and is popular both night and day. It took decades to complete but is totally worth it.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkThis recently completed riverwalk winds through downtown Tampa with great views, special lighting and is popular both night and day. It took decades to complete but is totally worth it.
The University of Tampa started out as a hotel for the elite rail road passengers of Henry B. Plant. The Plant railway system brought vacationers down to Tampa to enjoy the warm winter weather back at the turn of the last century.
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University Of Tampa
The University of Tampa started out as a hotel for the elite rail road passengers of Henry B. Plant. The Plant railway system brought vacationers down to Tampa to enjoy the warm winter weather back at the turn of the last century.
Parks & Nature
The Rivercrest Park trail begins at Hillsborough Avenue on the North end and runs south past our front door down to a large loop along the river. Always quiet with neighbors walking, running, with pets or kids. There is a kids playground and a gazebo.
RiverCrest Park Trail
RiverCrest Park TrailThe Rivercrest Park trail begins at Hillsborough Avenue on the North end and runs south past our front door down to a large loop along the river. Always quiet with neighbors walking, running, with pets or kids. There is a kids playground and a gazebo.
ZooTampa Lowry Parkissa
1101 W Sligh AveArts & Culture
A great history of the Tampa Bay area. Located at one end of the Riverwalk it also has a Columbia Restaurant with a waterfront covered canopy to enjoy the river walk.
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Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StA great history of the Tampa Bay area. Located at one end of the Riverwalk it also has a Columbia Restaurant with a waterfront covered canopy to enjoy the river walk.
Very nice museum with constantly changing exhibits plus a permanent collection. A gift shop and cafe face the riverwalk.
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Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaVery nice museum with constantly changing exhibits plus a permanent collection. A gift shop and cafe face the riverwalk.
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlShopping
Located next door to Mauricios Bakery and Spaddy's coffee shop, the Vintage Post Marketplace has a wonderful collection of vintage items to browse.
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Vintage Post Market Place
5206 N Florida AveLocated next door to Mauricios Bakery and Spaddy's coffee shop, the Vintage Post Marketplace has a wonderful collection of vintage items to browse.
Essentials
Save-A-Lot is close to the loft on Hillsborough Avenue and has a good selection of food and sundries. It is reasonably priced, and has some private label items at a much reduced price from main brands.
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Save A Lot
305 W Hillsborough AveSave-A-Lot is close to the loft on Hillsborough Avenue and has a good selection of food and sundries. It is reasonably priced, and has some private label items at a much reduced price from main brands.
Entertainment & Activities
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a landmark institution with something for everyone. It has special events and musical presentations during the year.
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ZooTampa Lowry Parkissa
1101 W Sligh AveTampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a landmark institution with something for everyone. It has special events and musical presentations during the year.
Iconic Busch Gardens. Great day's entertainment! roller coaster rides are epic!
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrIconic Busch Gardens. Great day's entertainment! roller coaster rides are epic!
The aquarium has more than just aquatic animals, it creates the natural habitat of some of the most interesting species of our local environment in a magnificent architectural setting.
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701 Channelside DrThe aquarium has more than just aquatic animals, it creates the natural habitat of some of the most interesting species of our local environment in a magnificent architectural setting.
Raymond James Stadium is the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the University of South Florida's Bulls football teams. Across the street from Raymond James is Steinbrenner field, spring training facility for the New York Yankees. They are only 3 miles from the loft.
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Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyRaymond James Stadium is the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the University of South Florida's Bulls football teams. Across the street from Raymond James is Steinbrenner field, spring training facility for the New York Yankees. They are only 3 miles from the loft.
Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey team and a major entertainment venue for concerts and other events.
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Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHome of the Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey team and a major entertainment venue for concerts and other events.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Dr