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
.