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    Channelside Tampa is an entertainment complex located in Downtown Tampa. This neighborhood is one of the fastest growing areas of Tampa with high rise condominiums, shops, dining, and entertainment venues. There are plenty of bars & night clubs in Channelside many including outside patio bars and live music. Channelside restaurants offer a dining experience for everyone including outdoor dining & upscale restaurants for a more intimate experience. Not only will you find a variety of bars & restaurants, there are several specialty shops providing shopping in Channelside. Come see the large cargo ships and commercial cruises enter and leave Tampa's Port. Listen to live music, catch one of the numerous special events, or just relax in the courtyard. Include in your visit some time for the Florida Aquarium or a Tampa Bay Lightning game at the St Pete Times Forum. Channelside has trolley transportation from Downtown Tampa and Ybor City, as well as, valet parking, and a parking garage. You can also take a walk along the Tampa Riverwalk that spans all the way through Downtown. A new event that just started is First Friday which is a pub crawl celebration every first friday of the month. There are so many things to do that you may want to consider staying in one of the hotels near Channelside.

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    98 Rockfest Returns | Shinedown, Evanescence, P.O.D., and More

    Get ready Tampa Bay rock fans.  98 Rockfest is coming back to the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Saturday, April 28. Local rock station, 98 Rock unveiled the line up for the 2012 edition of Rockfest late yesterday afternoon.  Alt-rock … Read More

    HART Boasts Highest Ridership Rate Ever in 2011

    If there’s a barometer for gauging just how well public transportation is doing in the Tampa Bay area, its got to be the ridership rate for the area’s main bus and streetcar agency, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, or HART. Judging … Read More

    Best St. Patrick’s Day Events in Tampa | Irish Pubs, Parades

    St. Patrick’s Day!  What a merry, awesome holiday.  We all get to dress up in green, celebrate the luck of the Irish, and drink to our heart’s content all in the name of this awesome holiday.  And, how convenient is … Read More

    Radiohead at Tampa Bay Times Forum on Leap Day

    Now that we’ve welcomed the New Year, we’ve got a full year’s worth of new events to look forward to and memories to make.  Aside from big events like the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the November Presidential Election, … Read More

    Types of New Year’s Eve Parties in Tampa

    We’ve got a ton of ways to celebrate the New Year in Tampa Bay.  Lucky for us, we live in an area that caters to a wide variety of people young and old when it comes to celebrating on New … Read More

    Upcoming Events in Channelside

    Mermaid Fest at The Florida AquariumFeb 3, 2012 6:00 PM

    Mermaid Fest will be at The Florida Aquarium for one night only!! Don't miss this as there will be Mermaid performances, costume contests, live entertainment, vendors, and so much more. VIP tickets include open bar!
    The Big Game XLVI at Channelside ImaxFeb 5, 2012 5:00 PM

    Enjoy the biggest game of the year on the biggest screen!! Legacy Productions presents the Big Game XLVI to be displayed on the Big Screen at the Imax Theater in Channelside. Enjoy all-you-can-eat&drink specials as well as the best atmosphere.
    Romantic Valentine's Dinner CruiseFeb 14, 2012 6:30 PM

    Treat your loved one to a romantic dinner cruise. Your cruise will include four courses of fine dining prepared fresh by our Executive Chef, dancing, and spectacular views on the water and under the stars.
    2012 St. Patrick's Day Channelside - Dying the Channel GreenMar 17, 2012 12:00 PM

    Watch as the Garrison Channel outside of Channelside is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day!
    2012 Yacht Starship St. Patrick's Day CruiseMar 17, 2012 12:30 PM

    Cruise over the dyed green waters outside of Channelside and enjoy a classic St. Patrick's Day dinner on the Yacht Starship.