Your guide to all things Water Street Tampa

We break down what to do, where to eat, and more in this buzzy Tampa neighborhood.

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Sparkman Wharf’s iconic Tampa sign shows radiates Bolts pride.

Photo by Water Street Tampa

Explore, live, stay––all in one place. Water Street Tampa makes weekend plans into a pleasant adventure. From artistic murals to delicious scoops of Frosé sorbet from Jeni’s Ice Cream , you’ve stepped into a one-stop shop local experience that showcases the best parts of the city.

Let’s walk through a few things to try in Water Street Tampa :

Arts + entertainment 🎤

Grab hockey tickets to cheer on 3x Stanley Cup champs, our very own Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena . Or see artists like Lizzo or Panic! At the Disco perform live at Amalie.

Next, test your knowledge of our Cigar City by touring the Tampa Bay History Center . The center offers visitors an inside look at our city’s rich history, with an astounding array of 80,000 significant artifacts.

Take a splash + explore our wild marine life, such as sea turtles, otters, and baby sharks, at The Florida Aquarium , which now has a Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Bay area.

If you’re looking for the perfect Instagram photo opp, there’s a handful of art installations, including Bruce’s Juices Mural and the Equality Diversity Mural .

Dining + shopping 🍽️

When you’re ready for a bite to eat, make your way to Sparkman Wharf , featuring mouth-watering food vendors + 8 shops to browse. We recommend trying the queso birria tacos from Gallito Taqueria , an Island Life smoothie bowl from Fit Bowl Co. , or Charcoal Roasted Chicken Wings from Murph’s Barbecue .

That’s not all. Explore their list of 30+ additional dining options .

Parking 🏎️

Traffic doesn’t have to be a hassle. Find the right parking space for your visit with their variety of options: Channelside Garage , E. Cumberland Garage , Garrison Parking Lot , or Pam Iorio Garage .

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