TAMPA
Things to do in Tampa
May is a fantastic time to visit Tampa!
The weather is warm but not yet at summer's peak heat, typically ranging from 70-88°F.
About TAMPA
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Enjoy thrilling rides and see exotic animals
- Tampa Riverwalk - Beautiful 2.6-mile waterfront path perfect for walking or biking
- Bayshore Boulevard Greenway- Bayshore Boulevard is a scenic, 4.5-mile waterfront road in South Tampa, Florida, known for having the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States.
- Zoo
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Enjoy thrilling rides and see exotic animals
- Tampa Riverwalk - Beautiful 2.6-mile waterfront path perfect for walking or biking
- Bayshore Boulevard Greenway- Bayshore Boulevard is a scenic, 4.5-mile waterfront road in South Tampa, Florida, known for having the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States.
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park - Award-winning zoo with over 1,300 animals
- Clearwater Beach - Just a short drive for one of America's top-rated beaches
- Ride the TECO street car(trolley)
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Tampa Museum of Art - Check their website closer to your visit for special exhibitions
- Ybor City - Historic district with Cuban heritage, great restaurants and nightlife
- The Florida Aquarium - Interactive exhibits featuring thousands of aquatic plants and animals
- University of Tampa, Ars Sonora
- JC Newman Cigar Company- The oldest cigar company In the US
SPORTS
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
SPORTS
- Tampa Bay Rays - Catch a baseball game at Tropicana Field
- Tampa Bay Lightning - If they make the 2026 NHL playoffs, you might catch a game
EVENTS
TAMPA ONLY RESTAURANTS
SPORTS
- (Check closer to May 2026)
- Margarita Festival - Usually held in May
- Tampa Bay Seafood Festival - Often scheduled during spring months
TAMPA ONLY RESTAURANTS
TAMPA ONLY RESTAURANTS
TAMPA ONLY RESTAURANTS
- Ulele
- The Pearl
- Olivia
- Bern’s Steak house
- Malio’s
- Oxford Exchange
- The Brisket Shoppe
- Mise en Place
- Flan Factory
- Hale’s Black Brick
- * These range in price, please review menu online prior and make reservation.. they are popular.
FOOD & DRINK
TAMPA ONLY RESTAURANTS
TAMPA ONLY RESTAURANTS
- Armature Works - Food hall in a restored warehouse with Tampa Bay views
- Columbia Restaurant - Florida's oldest restaurant in Ybor City
- Local craft breweries - Tampa has a thriving craft beer scene