Tampa Activities

You'll most likely want to explore the area surrounding your Tampa short term housing to find your best bets in dining, shopping and other activities. Read on to learn more about what the short term housing in Tampa has to offer!

Dining

Looking for some great food during your stay in short term housing? Tampa's restaurants offer everything from fast food to elegant cuisine. Your best bets are located in Ybor City and on South Howard Avenue in Hyde Park (known as SoHo to residents), where you can find a wide array of foods - from Cuban to Italian to seafood. Local favorites include Big City Tavern, The Columbia Restaurant and Bernini.

Near your Tampa short term housing you'll find all types of restaurants from laid back beach diners to lively Cuban bistros and upscale fine dining. No matter what your taste or your budget, there are many options in dining in Tampa.

Shopping

Your Tampa short term housing will put you close to numerous shopping areas with everything from designer clothes to unique art to cigars! If you feel the need to spend some of your hard earned cash, visit one of Tampa's shopping districts:

• Centro Ybor: While this Ybor is known as an entertainment area, you can also find many hip shops in the central area of the district. Urban Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear and other shops can be found here.
• Channelside at Garrison Seaport: Located on the waterfront, this shopping area has everything from oil paintings to sportswear to gourmet popcorn.
• International Plaza and Bay Street: The plaza is home to upscale shopping centers such as Dillard's, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
• Old Hyde Park Village: A unique alternative to the regular shopping mall, this plaza offer boutiques and upscale shops.
• University Mall: This mall is located nearby the University of South Florida with stores such as Burlington Coat Factory, Champs Sports and Old Navy.
• WestShore Plaza: In addition to stores such as Macy's, JC Penny's and Sears, this mall offers dining and entertainment.

While in your Tampa short term housing, you may also want to stock up on fine Cuban cigars. Your best bets include Gonzalez y Martinez Cigar Factory, El Sol, as well as the other cigar shops in Ybor City.

Nightlife

Night owls listen up! Tampa has a bustling night life, primarily located in Ybor City. The district runs along 7thAvenue East between 15th and 20th Streets and is filled with clubs, bars and restaurants. With new venues coming and going, it's best to head out and just see what's out there during your stay in short term housing in Tampa. Check out Centro Ybor, a complex filled with nightlife options. Downtown Tampa also offers options for going out, including Hyde Park Café, The Hub and Bahama Breeze.

For an up-to-date listing of nightly events while in your Tampa short term housing, check out the Weekly Planet and Friday sections of Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg Times.

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