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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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    Herd About Tampa Bay | Elephant Art Installation for the RNC

    The Tampa Bay Host Committee for the 2012 Republican National Convention and the Outdoor Arts Foundation (OAF) are partnering to bring a one-of-a-kind art installation to Downtown Tampa entitled Herd About Tampa Tampa Bay. The outdoor and indoor installation will … Read More

    Flicks and Food Trucks | FREE Evening of Short Films, Food Trucks

    Taking place on the third Thursday of every month, Flicks and Food Trucks provides Tampa Bay residents and visitors alike with a great way to enjoy unique cuisine from a handful of local food trucks, live, music, and more. This … Read More

    Florida Aquarium On Track for 100,000 Square-Foot Expansion

    Good news today for those who enjoy the Florida Aquarium; the beloved Channelside aquatic museum has just reached the halfway point in a $15 million fundraising effort to build a new educational center at the aquarium. The effort is called … Read More

    Interstate 4 – Selmon Expressway Connector Coming in 2014

    If you’ve been on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway virtually anywhere East of Downtown Tampa in the past year or so, you’ve probably seen the massive construction taking place all around it. These massive pillars and unfinished stretches of elevated … Read More

    Would You Trade the Tampa Cruise Ship Industry for the Rays?

    It’s a question that Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist is proposing to Tampa officials and their surrounding communities. Earlier today, we brought you the story of the Port of Tampa’s cruise ship dilemma.  With the advent and projected growth of mega-sized … Read More

    Upcoming Events in Channelside

    Biloxi Blues Theatre ProductionMay 5, 2012 8:00 PM

    Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues is the second play in the "Eugene" Trilogy! Social, racial and ethnic issues are tackled with Simon's superb comin timing as Eugene is drafted to serve in WWII and comes of age in ARMY BOOT CAMP! Rich in both humor and ethical co
    Father's Day Brunch Cruise aboard Yacht StarShipJun 17, 2012 12:00 PM

    Show Dad that he deserves the very best with a Father's Day Brunch Cruise! Dine on our extravagant brunch buffet and take in spectacular views of Tampa Bay from the decks of Yacht StarShip - America's First AAA Rated Dining Yacht! Dinner is also available
    Spy School at Tampa Bay History CenterJun 24, 2012 10:00 AM

    The Tampa Bay History Center will feature Spy School where you can learn hands on, how to be a spy and work as a secret agent to gather intelligence.