

Downtown Tampa
About Downtown Tampa
The Downtown Tampa skyline is growing with high rise office buildings like the Sykes building, and luxurious condominiums like Skypoint. The streets below the skyline are where you will find the many great restaurants, shops and bars that Tampa has to offer. Most of Tampa nightlife, along with other areas of interest, is found outside the downtown area in places like Hyde Park and historic Ybor City. Also located in Downtown Tampa are the Tampa Convention Center and St Pete Times Forum, where everything from classy Tampa events to exciting games happen. The University of Tampa is located just across the waters of Curtis Hixon Park, where many large, popular annual events are held. The TECO Line Streetcar provides affordable transportation to Channelside, Ybor City and downtown. Channelside is another popular neighborhood where there are popular restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping and theaters all in the same development! Harbour Island and Davis Island border Downtown Tampa just South onto the Bay Waters and house everything from enormous homes to subtle apartments all while being surrounded by their own small community with locally owned businesses, restaurants and salons. Be sure to check out everything Tampa has to offer by checking out the Tampa City Guide, where recreation, events and even local jobs in Tampa can be found!
Over the past couple years, Downtown Tampa has been undergoing rapid expansion with the development of both new entertainment complexes like Sparkman Wharf and parks like Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. In addition, Water Street Tampa is in development with new high rises, apartments, condos, shops and more!
Keep up with everything going on and all the fun things to do in Downtown Tampa, right here on 813area.com!
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Downtown Tampa News & Articles
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Events in Downtown Tampa
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at Country Walk Club House
Our Button and Bows will bring in Spring with Style and Graditude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness. Join us to have fun filled with Spring Break events in Tampa.
Armature Works Book Club - April 4th
at Armature Works
Armature Works is pleased to present our monthly series, in partnership with Oxford Exchange, The Armature Works Book Club. Join us for one of the best things to do in Tampa.
Trivia Game Night | The Rollin' Mullet - Tampa FL - TUE 7p
at The Rollin Mullet
The Rollin' Mullet in Tampa, FL hosts the Trivia Game Night every Tuesday at 7p - Join us for great food, fun and prizes! Join us for one of the best party events in Tampa.
VAN 1st Wednesday Meet and Greet - Brandon
at Just Love Coffee Cafe Brandon FL
Business owners with a heart for Veterans - Join Us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Vetted for Vets: Just Love Coffee Cafe in Brandon!
Realtor Headshot Night
at Signature Workspace Northdale
Join us for free headshots, networking, and light refreshments! Get ready for one of the best events in Tampa.
Lagos Thursdays - an Afro elite experience
at 7th Grove
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Tampa Bay Home Show
at Tampa Convention Center
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at Sparkman Wharf
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at Hooch and Hive
Join us for a festive Easter Sunday Burlesque Show full of surprises, glam, and comedy! One of the best Easter bruch in Tampa.
Pizza + Planning Party
at Embarc Collective
Join us for a pizza party and we'll help you fill in the blanks on your content for Q2! Bring your appetite and your laptop. One of the best things to do in Tampa.