Here's some things to help you out…read more https://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/assets/maps/Streetcar_Map.pdf This is a map with all 11 stops for the TECO Streetcar. Useful for navigating and determining the stops you want to get on/off at. https://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/livemap.html This is a quick link to live map of actual locations of both southbound (going Downtown) and northbound (traveling to Ybor) cars - useful for getting a good idea of how much time you'll have to get or wait at the station. ----- As mentioned by others, the TECO Line Streetcar is completely free (no fare/fee to utilize). With that being said, if you ever want to skip the hassle of driving back and forth between the Downtown and Ybor districts, this is the way to do it. It's definitely a great mode of public transportation around the aforementioned districts. Complimenting the mode of transportation, the Streetcar system also offers a very fun/entertaining way to get around. It can definitely be fascinating to be able to ride earlier technology that existed prior to modern day mobiles. The streetcars travels probably no more than 30mph at any given time - slowing down and speeding up between to adjust the other local traffic patterns and conditions. So with that being said, if you're looking at travelling the entire length (between Stop 1 and 11), I would safely dedicate 45 minutes for that trip. We never had to wait long at any stop before getting on (plus you have a link above to help you manage the time a bit better). Route-wise, you will be able to see and access the neater areas of Downtown Tampa and the Ybor District. The stops/stations are rather well thought, designed and planned. All stations offers an ADA-accessible ramp. Yes, sometimes the cars get packed, but that's with any public transportation system - definitely something to consider when it comes to understanding the local events happening in town and how that would potentially impact the line. We have ridden the TECO Streetcar Line about a dozen times at this point, and have always enjoyed the relaxing ride! Definitely recommend this experience if you're in town!

Free, old timey trolley rides from downtown Tampa to Ybor city, what's not to love? TECO street…read morecars offer safe and convenient lifts to Benchmark, Sparkman Wharf, aquarium, and all throughout Ybor. Slow and steady so give yourself extra time. All the windows keep it bright and breezy. Would love to see this rail line expand!

We purchased tickets online for the Victorian Christmas Stroll. Tickets were $20 per person. The…read morearchitecture of the building is stunning; looks like a castle! Upon entry the receptionist checks you in and encourages you to watch the 15 min video prior to exploring. They also have a scavenger hunt to keep you entertained throughout the stroll. The exhibit was very unique and filled with unique history. The museum is very tiny and leaves you wanting more. As large as it appears from the outside, you would think the museum would be congruent. It took us about 30-45 mins to stroll through it, and that included the 15 minute video. Overall it was a good experience.

This was a really great experience. It's on campus and it was a weekday so we were busy navigating…read morethat but it was very interesting to see so much history still persevered in the little wing of the original hotel. Definitely worth checking out if you love history and appreciate vintage furniture and architecture.

The Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library is a member of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public…read moreLibrary System (THPL) and the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC). Located on 1505 Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, Florida, the 26,244 square foot library is one of only two African-American research libraries in Florida. The library provides access to the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud desktop apps by booking in advance or by a walk-in booking. The library features art and history displays about African Americans in Tampa. I'm a major fan of this Library!

We enjoyed a class today at this library about coding robots! MOSI came and did the class for the…read morekids in the community room and it was wonderful! They have a smaller kids area which is closed off from the rest of the library (nice to have a separate space for kiddos in the library). We will definitely be back and enjoy their programming for kids in the summer!

Riding the train through the park is always fun! There is usually no long lines or long waits and…read moreplenty of seats on the train. I enjoy seeing the animals along the ride. We saw giraffes, rhinos, just to name a few. It's fun to wave at all the people you pass especially the kids. It's also interesting to listen to the details given about the park while riding.

This is a destination we seek out every time we visit Busch Gardens. It gives us an opportunity to…read moresit, relax, and maybe catch a breeze on a hot day. We always catch glimpses of the animals that are on either side of the train's route. You never know what you'll see, but you will see something. We saw zebras, black rhinos, giraffes, ostriches, and more. Sometimes they are close. Most of the time they are far away. The young man or woman narrating the train ride is usually pleasant, with a good sense of humor. This is a fun ride while educating riders about animals! There are a lot of places to sit on the train, but on busy days, it can get full quickly. Times are posted for the next train, so wander around the area or if you're tired, stay here find a fan to stand near - especially when it's hot.

You know when something comes into your life at the right moment? Like the stars just align and…read more-BAM- there it is? Well, that's sort of how I see Shevon. This man is top notch - he knows his shit, he has a great vision, and he has an even better personality. Seriously, I'm a whiner about just about everything (okay, some of it is self-deprecation and hilarious) and he deals with it with total grace. He will kick your ass in the best of ways. Things will hurt or be tender the next day or two. He'll even advise you in proper jump-rope technique lest you find yourself a little too crippled the next day - and in my case high heels are off the table for a bit. I think he's amused at this recent life development, but I could be wrong. He will also mess with your head. In addition to laughing my ass off, some things that have either come out of my mouth or run through my head - "Did I just do that? Wait, he wants me to do what? I'm sure as hell I can't do that... FACK! How did I just end up here? Oh dammit... Shit this is going to suck tomorrow." He's well-trained and speaks a few different dance languages; this is how I first found the Sultan. I remember catching a couple of his performances in the area and he had this insane energy that Tampa is missing. If you want to talk about someone being magnetic, this is a prime example. I showed up to his in-home studio a couple weeks ago with no real plan other than he was going to school me in something new. I was minus my iPod and he asked if I had any music. I pulled a lone CD out and he ran with it. "Have you done any partnered dance?"... Nope! On day one I found myself getting spun around and dipped (among other things), all while making really ridiculous noises because I'm a control freak and it... Freaked me out. But hey, new experiences are good for me, right? So, I found myself dabbling in "intro to ballroom" for the first time, revisiting some flamenco, and falling back into the belly dance thing (though I haven't left it since I first started back in '07). If you want to talk about getting into fusion done correctly though... This is it. No one else in the area does what Shev does. So, what else is there to say? This isn't a weekly drop-in class; you don't just show up. If you want a regular day/time slot I'm sure he would work with you; a friend and I have started assigning Sundays to dance/ass-kicking "church" with Father Shevon (yeah, it's a terrible joke, I know). I can't help but love this new ritual in my life because it's so refreshing to work with someone so professional who can also put you at ease. Tampa doesn't know what kind of gem it has because frankly, he's too good for it.

Anyone within traveling distance (reasonably, that is) and wants a truly energizing fitness dance…read moreworkout needs to check into this TRUE JEM of a studio! Don't be fooled by the basic décor; the magic is in people. From the first step in the door I was really comfortable, but meeting Shevon James was a completely uplifting experience! As the founder, he is a truly gifted and enthusiastic instructor whose charming and welcoming nature instantly puts everyone at ease. I am taking his Brancee Belly and Boot Camp sessions and the energy in the room is always electrifying. Mainly because his bright face, great music and demand for form bonds everyone in the room into one ball of energy, sweat and great endorphins! This is definitely not a Barbie Doll venue. Women of all shapes, sizes and ages are representing and having a blast! Speaking for the 'over fifty' set...I have never looked forward to any fitness class but really feel down when I have to miss a class. Never had such a great time getting in shape! Shevon , is a consummate professional and he and his staff have put together programs from Ball Room to Latin, Hip Hop and everything in between with classes for kids, teens and 'the rest of us'. If you ever considered a dance fitness studio; do yourself a favor and check this one out!

Location: Childrens Museum Date: June 27, 2026…read moreService: Museum Today me and my friends went to a children's museum to explore with the little ones. I'm happy there is air conditioning here to enjoy. As it is hot out here in Tampa Florida. They offer discount to military people and members as well this place has over two to three floors. The bathrooms are located on every floor. There is the present to assist you if you need some help.

To preface - I am writing this review as a mom of a 1.5 and 2.5 year old but providing my insight…read moreas a former homeschooled child (2nd grade - 6th grade) visiting museums ad nauseam. The set up of this museum is underwhelming but overwhelming in the moment. After purchasing tickets, you walk immediately into a water table area which is quite large but hard for little kids to interact with the water. By little kids, I mean 1.5 (walking age) to 3 yo old. Big kids are running around and throwing balls into the water and there are maybe 5 step stools total to use to reach the water. It might be a nice add to have a little kids water area attached to the larger water table. Plus the seating for parents are plastic Adirondack chairs. Maybe they're easier to clean or replace but additional benches might be a better use of the seating. All in all, it's a rather jolting start to the museum experience. Next, you have to go back out to the lobby area to catch ONE elevator to go up to the second and third floors. The second floor was so packed, we could hardly get off the elevator. I have to preface, we are in spring break but I kid you not, every single station and toy was being used and the kids were FERAL. Bigger kids were running around, shoving younger kids out of the way (lord of the flys iykyk) which is understandable cause 6-9 year old are hyped up too. But the set up was really hard to go from one area to the next without elbowing someone in the face. The stations were cool but the flow is not the best. Speaking for 6-9 year olds too, it seemed hard for them to really play cause there were so many little kids in the way. I'm not sure how to combat something like this (accommodate for diff age ranges) but there was simply not enough space overall. And no big jungle gym or trampoline area or plastic ball area with nets for the opportunity to fling their little kid bodies around. The third floor was extremely underwhelming and a poor use of space. I think the skeleton of the dinosaur takes up way too much room and the space can be utilized a lot better by brining it down to the area with the train set. Upstairs could be a huge opportunity for a jungle gym, plastic ball pits or netting or airplanes or something else that is a lot more interactive. I feel like the set up of the museum is off. There is no natural flow and people get stuck in each of the stations. Especially if you have multiple kids you're trying to chase, it's kinda a nightmare. All in all, we won't be returning until the kids are older and it's way too hot outside to do anything else.

Wow, there's a reason why this place is so popular even with food…read more We tried walking in on Friday at 1:30 and it was packed. We got reservations for Tuesday noon on the day of and it was much freer. The food is so good. I got grits without the cheese because of stomach issues, and it was still so flavorful. The omelette was fluffy, and my companions really enjoyed the club sandwich, but the steak sandwich less so. The potatoes and toast were good too along with sweet potato fries. The regular fries was apparently not as good. The french toast wasn't bad but had better elsewhere. I also got the ginger pear and it is very floral and flavorful. I'd get this again.

Coffee done well! Customer Service : 10…read moreAmbience 4.5 Coffee 3.5 Lattes 3.5 Merch (didn't see any merch) Date rating 10 Remote work rating 4 Biz Meeting Rating 4.5 Personal meeting 4.5 Location 4.5 Parking 2 (not much parking) Child Friendly 3 (recommend 6 and up) Bathrooms cleanliness 4.5 Coffee done well! Customer Service : 10 Ambience 4.5 Coffee 3.5 Lattes 3.5 Merch (didn't see any merch) Date rating 10 Remote work rating 4 Biz Meeting Rating 4.5 Personal meeting 4.5 Location 4.5 Parking 2 (not much parking) Child Friendly 3 (recommend 6 and up) Bathrooms cleanliness 4.5

Went here for an open house where the kids could check out the new play area. It was only limited…read moreto 20 mins and we got kicked out even though it wasn't busy at all and there wasn't even a lot of kids. I didn't that part but the play area is really fun for my toddler and he loved it. It's a small area but the play sections are very intentional. Other than the blond lady guarding the play area, everyone else was super friendly. I wish they were open for play on weekends but only Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This space is very special. We did a performance to raise money on 9/11 last year and the people…read morewho worked there were absolutely amazing. The history of the museum is so cool. It's a treasure in and for Tampa. I highly recommend it to folks who enjoy hidden gems. Call first before you visit as it's run by volunteers and hours may vary.