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    Historic Ybor City District

    3.7 (48 reviews)

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    Thuy P.

    This place may be good at night time but in the day time is horrible. Nothing to see and the streets are dirty. Stores are small and honestly not much to do in this tourist place. I don't know why people recommended to visit this place. Personally I didn't like it at all.

    Tanja N.

    Little town with a big history. The Ybor City Historic District is in the National Register of Historic Places for its Latin and cigar manufacturing heritage. If you would like to learn more about it there is a museum you can visit at the museum state park. Ybor City was created from Cuban cigar makers who relocated with their factories in the 1880s. The city was founded in 1886 by Vicente Martinez Ybor, hence the name. At the begging of the century Tampa's Ybor City was known as "Cigar Capital of the World." Today, few cigar shops, lots of restaurants and plenty of roosters can be be still found in the area. I read some reviews before visiting, and can say the town seems pretty revitalized. It was quite clean, and we enjoyed the stroll down the 7th Avenue on Sunday afternoons.

    Christmas parade!
    Kandi G.

    I love Ybor City! I like all the parades that are held there and all the history. It's a fun and hip area for adults of all ages to party, eat, get a tattoo/piercing, watch a movie, go in a stroll etc. There's just a lot of action in this area. You can also people watch- if that's your thing lol! The Christmas parade was lovely Each parade is just fun. I haven't had any issues. Parking can be a hassle when it's the weekend and also when there are events being held. There is a parking garage, street parking and city parking lots. Overall, I always have a great time in historic Ybor!

    Centro Ybor
    Bruce K.

    Much to see, eat and drink here in Historic Ybor and for those of us who like to enjoy a frosty adult beverage, you have both Uber and the trolley here to get you back towards home or your hotel! Ybor is very much a party atmosphere and it feels much like the San Antonio Riverwalk and Nashville's Broadway. But you won't have nearly as much cigar there as you do here. On a weekend day, it's hopping and super busy. Lots of pedestrian traffic and lots of people to watch. On a Monday night, it's a bit... dead. A plethora of cheap pizza joints and a higher end one. And some of the finest and oldest restaurants in the city. Ybor is the home of the Cuban Sandwich. And it is one of the few manufacturing districts that were almost entirely built up by immigrants. How about that!

    Mocha Coconut is scoping out the roosters and chicken.
    Rachel M.

    It has taken me a while, but Ybor City has grown on me. If I look at it at face value, I would think it is not the best of areas in Tampa. But when I learn more and look at all it has to offer, it really has a lot to offer. It is a historical city with a lot of character. There's a melting pot of descents whom have settled here including those from Spain, Cuba, Germany, & Italy. It also was the Cigar Capital of the World way back then. What I like most about it is the research I have found on its haunted places. For example, the Cuban Club, King Corona Cigars, La France, the resale store next door from it, are just a few to name. When I now walk through Ybor City, I think about how it would have been walking through it back in time. Ybor City district is where many of the city parades are such as the Knight Parade happening this weekend, as well as a Xmas Parade. They also have a Farmers Market on Saturdays and many festivals throughout the year. Ybor definitely wants to instill their culture and history on all who visit. Besides bars, they have a good selection of clubs, music venues like Ritz Ybor, restaurants and shopping stores!

    Roosters taking a bath!
    Joy X.

    Once upon a time, Ybor was home to immigrants from Cuba, Spain, and Italy in the 1880s.Ybor is diverse, has lots of different restaurants (Columbia Restaurant: authentic Spanish/Cuban food, Bernini: Italian cuisine, Acropolis Greek: their gyro and side salad is big enough for two and so good, Samurai Blue: sushi and affordable bento boxes, etc.) and cigars to offer. My experiences have been nothing than spectacular despite safety concerns and always traveled with my friends. I love walking down the busy alleyway, absorbing the night life, people watching and encountering different personalities. SATURDAY MARKET (4/5): 9am - 3pm every Sat. and during summer hours from May to Sept. the market is open from 9am-1pm. There are many vendors offering reasonably priced vegetables, homemade gifts and yummy offerings for purchase, such as candles, soaps, rum cakes, chocolates, honey, beef jerky, cupcakes, bakery goods and different fruits and vegetables etc. It is a fairly small market, but I love getting out early in the AM for a quiet moment to enjoy the fresh weather as the breeze sweeps across your face and walking around to pickup some fruit and veggies. The nice thing about Ybor is that there's so much to do, so you can easily bar hop from one place to another, soak in different vibes of each restaurant, attend a concert at the Orpheum (see a band up close and personal), grab a couple drinks there and finish off with a couple slices of pizza from New York New York Pizza for a fun and inexpensive night. I love the fact you can go karaoking with friends late into the night surrounded by a bunch of random, drunk people that'll cheer you on despite how bad of a singer you are. lol The homemade syrups, Smoked Old Fashioned and Whiskey Sour, from Big Easy are my favorite go to drinks and easily my weakness! I recommend paying for all day access to electric tram if you are exploring the area and not sure where you want to start and on the plus side, there's a/c! :) There's so many restaurant choices to choose from and I've not had the chance to try them all and plan to with my coworkers due to proximity from work and also taking advantage of cheap drinks during Happy Hour! Ybor is a fun place to go if you want to casually observe people while enjoying a cocktail or two sitting on the patio. Your taste buds won't be disappointed, with exceptions to a few restaurants that have slow service or/and not consistent food (I'm eyeing you Stone Soup Company and La Tropicana Cafe). I feel like there's a lot of different cuisines to offer even if you have particular tastes and drink preferences. At night, I love the bright strung up lights, creating an inviting and welcoming ambiance beckoning you to come back soon!

    Ybor City & Centro Ybor are all lit up for the 2015 Knight Parade
    Steve E.

    Ybor City is a section of Tampa which is northeast of downtown, and it's best known for Cuban cigar-rolling factories, fantastic architecture, terrific restaurants, lots of nightclubs and bars. Ybor City was founded in the 1880s by cigar manufacturers and was populated by thousands of immigrants, mainly from Spain, Cuba, and Italy. For the next 50 years, workers in Ybor City's cigar factories would roll millions of cigars annually. Once a year Ybor City is the setting for the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago Parade. The Knight Parade as it is better known, falls two weeks after the main Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, and it hosts about 100,000 revelers along 7th Avenue between Nuccio Parkway and 23rd Street. The parade begins at about 7pm and lasts until 9, although the partying crowd will stay late into the night as they progress from the parade route, to restaurants, to bars. This year the Knight Parade happened to fall on Valentines Day, but that didn't stop thousands of people from turning out to view the 125 different floats, and try their luck at catching strands of beads. The parade is free and open to the public -- with the exception of the grandstands (reserved seating). This is a tamer, family-friendly event compared to the main Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade along Bayshore Boulevard, and so there were lots of kids in attendance. In addition to the Knight Parade, Ybor City is home to Latin Fiesta weekend events and street parties, the Rough Rider's St. Patrick's Night Parade, Festa Italiana Weekend event celebrating Italian culture and food, celebrated mid-April, GaYbor Days - four-day long street festival in the GaYbor district, held in July, Guavaween - daytime events and nighttime parade in October, named for Tampa's "Big Guava" nickname, and the Tampa Cigar Heritage Festival - celebrated mid-November. Basically any good excuse to throw a party, and you'll find the fun in Ybor City. Ybor City is an area which is rich in history from the Cuban cigar manufacturers who moved their factories from Key West to Tampa all the way to modern times. This is a great place to wander the streets, enjoy the architecture, find a great meal and a cigar, and then top off your visit with a locally-produced craft beer or cocktail before heading off to the nightclubs.

    Ybor City is ready for Christmas!
    Anna M.

    Not sure why Ybor City has such a bad rating. Ybor City has so much history and a myriad of things to do. There are definitely great restaurants that can be found here. Some of the better ones are La Terrazza, Bernini's, Samurai Blue, and La Creperia. It would be a crime not to mention one of the staples of Tampa's history, the Columbia Restaurant which first opened in 1905. There is something for everyone here: nightclubs, hookah bars, tattoo parlors, cigar bars, boutique shops, art galleries, and so much more. Every Saturday morning, there is the Ybor Saturday Market where you can shop for local goods and groceries. You can visit the Ybor City Museum and the Tampa Baseball Museum is opening up in 2015. For more information, you can check out Ybor City's official website at: http://www.yborcityonline.com/

    Town gate!
    Emma W.

    Cuban food can be found here. A cuban sandwich or the devil crab rolls... So during the day, you can stroll down this street. Stop in cigar shops and watch them roll cigars. Eat. Drink. A few stores. A movie theater. Visitors center. But that's about it. During the day you're either there to eat or get cigars.... Now night time is a different story. Night clubs. Bars. Think cuban version of bourbon street... but its an experience to be had! Something always going on. Live music. Outdoor everything. Very different experiences depending on what time of day you are there... parking can be challenging at times... i think there is a train of some sort that can take you down here....

    El Puerto, probably the best Latin-American food in the area.

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    3 months ago

    Great info about the city and best places to visit. We found an amazing cigar spot. Lafarona Cigars!

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    I always being visitors to ybor and they love the culture, food and shops. It's one of my fav neighborhood in the bay area

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    This is probably the most eclectic hipster district I've been to. It feels like a Spanish conquistador town that millennials are running.

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    Tampa Theatre - View from my seat

    Tampa Theatre

    4.7(269 reviews)
    2.1 kmDowntown Tampa

    The Tampa Theatre is hands down one of the best places to watch a movie. Forget the giant chain…read moretheaters. This place has something they just can't replicate. The building is absolutely beautiful and has almost 100 years of history. You can feel it the second you walk inside. Every room has a presence to it. The atmosphere is unlike anything else. It always feels full, even when it isn't. You're never really by yourself...;) The concessions are great, the staff is always friendly, and I love that they haven't tried to modernize away all the character. The little noises, the old floors, the way the building seems to settle around you during the movie just reminds you this place has seen generations of people come and go. I definitely will be back. I have a feeling something there is looking forward to seeing me again.

    A Cinematic Masterpiece Before the Movie Even Begins…read more If you are looking for an unforgettable night out, the historic Tampa Theatre is an absolute must-visit. Calling it just a "movie theater" feels like a massive understatement - it is a breathtaking time capsule and a true architectural marvel that elevates the simple act of watching a film into a grand event. From the moment you step through the doors, you are transported into a spectacular, 1920s Mediterranean courtyard. The attention to detail inside the auditorium is stunning, offering an experience that modern multiplexes simply cannot replicate. Here is what makes it so incredibly special: * The Atmospheric Ceiling: You sit under a remarkably realistic night sky, complete with 99 twinkling stars and gently drifting clouds, making you feel like you are outdoors on a perfect evening. * The Architecture: The eclectic, opulent blend of Moorish, Spanish, and Byzantine details - surrounded by gargoyles, statues, and ornate balconies - gives the space a magical, almost surreal charm. * The Mighty Wurlitzer: Arriving early is a requirement! Hearing the historic theatre organ played live before the screenings perfectly captures the golden age of cinema. The programming is just as thoughtfully curated as the decor. Whether you are catching a brilliant independent film, a beloved cult classic, a documentary, or a live event, the venue makes every single screening feel momentous. Grab some popcorn, take in the gorgeous scenery, and enjoy the show. The Tampa Theatre is a meticulously preserved local treasure and truly one of the greatest places to spend an evening!

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    Centro Asturiano de Tampa

    4.1(30 reviews)
    1.1 kmYbor City

    We attended the Candlelight concert ABBA vs Queen. I am reviewing the venue which was beautiful and…read morewell kept. The string quartet was magnificent, and I highly recommend them. I would give the ticketing and people in charge of seating 1 star. This has no bearing on the venue itself, but selling tickets to a performance by section, and first come first serve on seating was mass chaos. There was a lot of frustration between a lot of people who did not show up early to stand in line outside for 30 minutes as we had to, and we sat in our four seats on the third row and multiple older people would come in and ask us to move from our seats because they wanted to sit in them, or ask us if we would move to where they could get a better view when they showed up five minutes before the concert began. It was absolutely ridiculous and very frustrating as we had to go and funnel inside like cattle rushing to seats so we could sit together, and then try to save seats anytime our husbands went to the bar to grab a drink or go to the bathroom. People would come up and ask us if they could sit there. It just is not organized at all, and that would be my very main concern and frustration with this venue. I am not sure if it was the ticketing people or the venue itself, but we will probably not be doing another concert there unless they sell tickets to specific seats. Again, beautiful venue and wonderful talented musicians, but the seating was not organized and incredibly frustrating.

    What a treat for Valentine's Day! The candlelight concert was centered around love songs. With over…read morelit 3500 candles, it felt like my own personal serenade. They sang classics like "I will always love you," can't help falling in love," 1000 years, and "shallows." Absolutely amazing! The talent, the atmosphere, the music, the connection, 10 out of 10. Can't wait to go back for the hip hop concert next time.

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    River Tower Park

    3.1(8 reviews)
    7.0 km

    Nothing going on in the park today - no festival or market or party. It's a weekday and that's okay…read morewith me as I was here to visit this massive structure that is visible for a couple of miles. The Sulphur Springs Water Tower is 214 feet (65 meters) tall with a foundation 45 feet deep and has a capacity of 200,000 gallons. It was built in 1927 over the opening to an artesian well. It's an impressive structure that, unless the park somehow is developed into a mixed use condo/retail, should be here for decades thanks to some very heavy duty construction. [Review 325 of 2025 - 1980 in Florida - 23887 overall]

    This is a nice place to watch an outdoor concert, but I prefer Julian B Lane Park…read more This year, the Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park was held at River Tower Park. We arrived early so the kids could enjoy the pre-concert fun, and also so we could get a good spot. There was a ton of (free) parking, which was nicer than the downtown park. However, I noticed a lot of broken glass on the ground, which is not an issue at Julian B Lane. There are not a lot of resources at this park as it's not really used outside of functions. The FLO brought in Port-a-Potties and food trucks. Once the sun set, the place was very dark -- no real built-in lighting, a bit of an issue with uneven ground and no paved walking paths. The setting was buggy, but no worse than anywhere in Tampa. The lit up river tower was very attractive at dusk and after dark. Think of this place as a blank slate, but one where you need to watch where you step.

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