Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL
Places to go in Tampa
29 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Al Lopez Park
City park with sheltered picnic areas, nature trails, a playground & 2 ponds (one for fishing).
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, USA
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Alafia River State Park
Former phosphate mine with horse, bike & hiking trails amid wildlife, forests, hills & lakes.
14326 S County Rd 39, Lithia, FL 33547, USA
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Alderman's Ford Conservation Park
100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, Lithia, FL 33547, USA
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Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours.
1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
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Carrollwood Village Park
4680 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33624, USA
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Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
Park located on the waterfront, with a pier, jogging path, playground & place to launch canoes.
601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail
8549-8597 Campbell Causeway Access Rd S, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts.
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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Cypress Point Park
Oceanfront park with a boardwalk, hiking trails, dunes, picnic shelters & a canoe dock.
5620 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
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Eureka Springs Park
Conversation park featuring gardens with tropical plants & flowers & boardwalks through floodplains.
6400 Eureka Springs Rd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
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Hillsborough River State Park
One of Florida's first state parks, this park has offered fishing & kayaking since 1938.
15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, USA
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James E. Grey Preserve
80-acre riverfront preserve offering many birds & other wildlife, 2 mi. of trails & a playground.
6938 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653, USA
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John Chesnut Sr. Park
Lush green space with a variety of wildlife, plus a lake for boating, sports fields & a dog park.
2200 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, USA
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Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn & splash pad, plus areas for dogs.
1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
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Lettuce Lake Park
Park featuring a boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, a fishing dock, picnic tables & BBQ grills.
6920 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, USA
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Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.
15846 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, USA
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Lowry Park
A trail wanders along the Hillsborough River & through oak forest in this scenic park.
7525 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33604, USA
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Perry Harvey Sr. Park
1000 E Harrison St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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Picnic Island Park
7404 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616, USA
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Riverhills Park
329 S Riverhills Dr, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, USA
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Robinson Preserve
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms.
1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA
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Sawgrass Lake Park
Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.
7400 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA
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Tampa Riverwalk
Happening multi-use path along the Hillsborough River, with city views, benches, eateries & events.
Riverwalk, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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Upper Tampa Bay Park
Scenic preserve featuring trails, picnic areas, a nature center & canoe/kayak launch on the bay.
8001 Double Branch Rd, Tampa, FL 33635, USA