Tampa ranked among country’s best cities for recreation

The list was compiled using metrics like weather, facilities, and costs.

The downtown Tampa skyline from Hyde Park. The sky is blue and high rises are in the distance.

TBAY is not only a great place to live, but to play too. | Photo by TBAYtoday

Tampa Bay has so much room for activities. Don’t just take our word for it — WalletHub just ranked Tampa No. 3 for recreation across the United States’ 100 largest cities, and St. Pete No. 17. Now we’re going to prove them right.

  • The report writes that Tampa “has the advantage of offering a lot of activities revolving around water.” From dog-friendly beaches to the world’s longest fishing pier, this one comes as no surprise.
  • WalletHub also claims the Big Guava has the 13th-most restaurants per capita. With more Michelin-acclaimed restaurants appearing each year, Tampa’s foodie scene is making waves.
  • Our year-round weather also gives our largest music venue — Raymond James Stadium — the chance to shine. Through the first half of 2024, Ray Jay ranked No. 1 for concert sales in the US, and No. 8 globally.
  • Having fun in the great outdoors is also easy thanks to our gorgeous parks + luxurious golf courses.
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