Tampa
United States · FloridaUS
City in Florida, United States
Tampa is a major city on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida and the county seat of Hillsborough County. Tampa's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east shore of Old Tampa Bay. It is the third-most populous city in Florida, thirteenth-most populous in the Southeast, and 49th-most populous city in the country, with a population of 403,364 at the 2020 census. The Tampa Bay metropolitan area, at over 3.42 million residents, is the second-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 17th-largest in the United States. The Greater Tampa Bay area has over 4 million residents and generally includes the Tampa and Sarasota metro areas.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 369,100
- Coordinates
- 27.948, -82.458
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 30 m
Overview of Tampa
Tampa — a busy regional city in Florida, United States — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 369,100 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are water sports, adventure and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Tampa
Water Sports in Tampa
(10)Under water sports, Tampa is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tampa.
Adventure in Tampa
(5)Looking for adventure? Tampa has Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tampa.
Family in Tampa
(4)Looking for family? Tampa has Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Tampa's own activity tags.
Sports in Tampa
(3)Sports lovers get Biking, Running and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Tampa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Tampa
(2)Culture in Tampa covers Bridges and Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tampa's own activity tags.
Nature in Tampa
(1)On the nature side, Tampa offers Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Tampa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Tampa
(1)Looking for nightlife? Tampa has Casinos. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tampa.
Shopping in Tampa
(1)Under shopping, Tampa is tagged with Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Tampa's own activity tags.
More to do in Tampa
(1)Other activities lovers get Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Tampa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Tampa
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Tampa stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Tampa is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Tampa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tampa known for?
- Tampa, in Florida, United States, is best known for water sports, adventure and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 369,100 residents.
- What can you do in Tampa?
- Recorded activities in Tampa include Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tampa?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Tampa stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Tampa located?
- Tampa is located in Florida, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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