The Best Things To Do In Tampa For Mature Travelers – TravelAwaits
Gasparilla
One of the area’s top attractions is known as Gasparilla Season, which runs from January to April. It kicks off with a pirate ship “invasion,” with a scurvy krewe sailing into the harbor with flags flying and cannons booming. Gasparilla Season events include arts, film, and music festivals. For runners, there is a Gasparilla marathon and half-marathon.
Sports In Tampa
If visiting ballparks is your thing, you have some big ones to pick from. Raymond James Stadium, home of the Super Bowl champ Buccaneers, is located off Dale Mabry Highway, north of downtown. Across the street is Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. The Amalie Arena is in the Channel District and is home of the Stanley Cup champs, Tampa Bay Lightning. Across the bridges is Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, home of the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa is a booming destination for Florida visitors. Less than two hours from the Orlando theme parks, it offers big city attractions, fine restaurants, and big league sports. For more inspiration, consider 9 Fantastic Experiences In St. Petersburg, Florida, Plus Where To Eat And Stay and How To Spend A Beautiful Long Weekend In Clearwater, Florida.
Shopping In Tampa
Hyde Park Village
This has been a shopping and eating magnet in Tampa going back nearly 40 years. Boutique shops and popular restaurants are featured in this six-square-block area south of downtown. The Village has undergone a transformation in recent years to attract business professionals to office space in close proximity to all the village action.
International Plaza
Located in the West Shore area, west of downtown, the Plaza is home to luxury shopping. Here you’ll find the Apple Store, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and plenty of high-end restaurants.
Tampa Bay Premium Outlets
For those looking for a bargain, the outlets are located off I-75/I-275, northeast of Tampa city proper, in the town of Lutz. Here you will find outlet prices for brands like Michael Kors, Under Armour, Coach, and Polo Ralph Lauren.