Situated in Hillsborough County on the western coast of the state, Tampa is one of Florida's major cities. It's at the heart of the Tampa Bay area and stretches out across more than 175 square miles, with a population of over 385,000 people. Settled back in 1823, Tampa is a culturally significant city with a rich history. It's a hugely popular destination with the many millions of tourists that flock to Florida each year from all around the world due to its warm, sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and unique attractions. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
1.Overview
Tampa, FL is home to one of Florida's best theme parks in the form of Busch Gardens, and is also home to Zoo Tampa, the historic Ybor City district, the Florida Aquarium, the Adventure Island water park, and more. It's a great location for family getaways, romantic trips, camping vacations, and more, with lots of high quality campgrounds and RV parks in the Tampa area to accommodate you during your stay. See below for full contact information and in-depth overviews of the best RV parks in Tampa, complete with amenity and feature lists for each location.
2.MacDill AFB RV Park
By far one of the best rated RV parks in the entire Tampa Bay area, MacDill AFB RV Park is located down in South Tampa, looking out over the waters of Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay. You can enjoy some stunning views from this RV park, and it's a super place to watch the sun go down in the evenings as well, perfect for magical moments with a special someone or a good group of friends. This is a huge RV park with over 350 full hook-up sites.
You get all the standard utilities here, including water, waste disposal, electricity, and cable TV, with the option to add-in telephone service too. If you're looking to save money on your RV stay in Tampa, you can opt for one of the 21 partial hook-up spaces as well, which come with just water and electric. Located near lots of great beaches, restaurants, and more, this RV park in a great spot for outdoor activities too like kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, ziplining, rock climbing, and more. The beach is just a short walk away, a disc golf courses is mere minutes from the gates, and there's a huge outdoor rec center on site too.
9909 Marina Bay Dr, Tampa, FL 33621, Phone: 813-840-6919
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3.Bay Bayou RV Resort
Part of the reason many people visit Tampa is to explore the full Tampa Bay area and check out the world class beaches at locations like Clearwater and St Petersburg. If you choose to stop at Bay Bayou RV Resort, you'll be in close proximity to all of these locations, as well as being only a short drive away from the center of Tampa itself. This RV park is located to the west of the downtown districts, just a short trip from Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and Clearwater, so you've got a big choice of beaches, restaurants, and more to choose from.
Bay Bayou RV Resort is a plus-sized RV park with 300 huge spaces to suit all kinds of RV. Fully suitable for both short and long term stays, this RV resort offers daily, weekly, monthly, and even annual rates. It's consistently ranked as one of the best RV resorts in all of Florida and comes with a lot of useful on-site amenities like high speed internet access, digital cable TV channels, a large clubhouse for games and activities, private patios and picnic tables at each RV site, fishing docks out on Double Branch Creek, various game courts for activities like horseshoes and bocce ball, a large communal fire pit, multiple dog parks and dog wash stations, a library, fitness center, a heated swimming pool, and restrooms.
8492 Manatee Bay Dr, Tampa, FL 33635, Phone: 813-855-1000
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4.Tampa East RV Resort, The Oaks
See a new side of Tampa at the Tampa East RV Resort, The Oaks. Located out in the eastern side of the city, almost equidistant from the beaches of Tampa and the beautiful city of Lakeland, this RV resort is part of the highly rated Sun RV Resorts chain, one of the leading names in the RV world. Offering luxury facilities and gorgeous scenery all around, this RV park can make your Tampa vacation truly magical and memorable in ways you never imagined.
Tampa East RV Resort, The Oaks is an especially good option for people visiting the Busch Gardens theme park, with the park entrance only a 20 minute drive from the RV park. You'll also be able to enjoy a very long list of on-site amenities at this Tampa RV park including not one, not two, but three swimming pools, several sport courts for games of shuffleboard and pickleball, a huge play area for younger guests, 30/50-amp RV sites to cater to RVs up to 45 feet in length, a fully equipped gym, a game room, a lending library, a general store selling all kinds of essentials and supplies, fishing areas, a clubhouse, a hot tub, pet-friendly facilities, and more.
12870 E Hillsborough Ave, Dover, FL 33527, Phone: 866-786-6298
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3 Best RV Parks & Campgrounds in Tampa, Florida
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More Ideas: Tampa Museum of Art
The Tampa Museum of Art is a contemporary museum that houses an outstanding collection of modern and classical art. Set along Tampa’s Riverwalk on the banks of the Hillsborough River, the Museum was founded in 1979 and introduced an award-winning new building in 2010 with polished stone floors and an awe-inspiring translucent ceiling.
Designed by Stanley Saitowitz to look like a work of art in itself, the award-winning building reflects the image of “an electronic jewelry box sitting on a glass pedestal” and features glass, aluminum, and fiber optic color-changing lights in the exterior wall. The interiors are more subtle with white surfaces, neutral hues, and subdued lighting, acting as a framework for the artworks on display. Next read: Best Things to Do in Tampa
The Tampa Museum of Art aims to create an exceptional environment for exploring new ideas and innovative experiences through modern and contemporary art, and innovative community programs. The region’s largest museum devoted to the art of our time, the Museum has a strong reputation for embracing new media and contemporary photography.
The Museum has an indoor/outdoor café that serves light meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day, and a gift shop. The Sono Café overlooks the banks of the Hillsborough River and serves a delicious menu of hand-crafted lunches, weekend brunches, and coffees, gelato, and juices. The Guilders and Florida Communications Group Museum Store is located on the ground floor of the Museum and offers a well-curated collection of fascinating objects, including art books, home décor items, and exhibition-related gifts.
The Tampa Museum of Art features collections of modern and contemporary art, as well as Roman, Greek, and Etruscan Antiquities. One of the permanent collections of the Museum is the exterior of the museum building itself, known as Sky (Tampa), which features 45-foot high, 300-foot wide programmable LED lights, tucked in between perforated aluminum panels. The installation showcases movement and light through a sequencing of patterns – during the museum’s façade creates a moiré-like pattern, while at night, the LED light installation glows in a signature light-coded hypnotic dance. Sky (Tampa) is on view every evening beginning at dusk.
The Tampa Museum of Art presents an array of programs, workshops, lectures and discussions throughout the year that celebrates the Museum’s permanent collection of ancient art, as well as the current exhibitions.
Lectures for adults include the Antiquities Lecture Series, which take an in-depth look at the Museum’s collection of ancient art, and Special Exhibition Lectures, which bring the world’s finest visual arts to the region. The Museum also offers short after-work meditation classes which are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced.
Families and children are also catered for at the Museum with a variety of programs and workshops. Art Spot is a free drop-in program every Saturday morning that parents and children a chance create art projects inspired by works of art on display in the galleries. Several Family Days are held each year at the Museum, where families can join Art Spot and enjoy different exhibitions together, while several youth and teen programs, as well as Military Appreciation Days, are also on throughout the year.
The Tampa Museum of Art can be found at 120 W Gasparilla Plaza in downtown Tampa, next to Curtis Hixon Park on the banks of the Hillsborough River, and is open every day from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The Museum is home to the Sono Café, which overlooks the banks of the Hillsborough River and serves a delicious menu of hand-crafted lunches, weekend brunches, and coffees, gelato, and juices. Accessible to all visitors through an admission-free entrance, the café boasts beautiful views of Curtis Hixon Park, the University of Tampa Minarets, and the downtown skyline and draws both Museum visitors and friends of the Museum alike.
The Guilders and Florida Communications Group Museum Store is located on the ground floor of the Museum and offers a well-curated collection of fascinating objects, including art books, home décor items, and exhibition-related gifts.
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120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602, Phone: 813-274-8130
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More Ideas: CL Space
Located in the heart of Ybor City, CL Space is a unique and historic venue that is available to host weddings, receptions, social gatherings, and other memorable events. CL Space exudes the atmosphere of a big city loft with exposed original brick walls and an industrial ceiling with beams and large skylights that flood the interior space with natural light. The 2,088 square foot open plan space is flexible and can be tailored for a variety of events from intimate dinners to lavish balls and can accommodate up to 120 guests in a banquet style; up to 150 guests for a cocktail party, and up to 200 standing people.
Amenities & Facilities
Facilities at the CL Space include a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of counter space and a bar top for catering and serving purposes. Vendors can utilize this space for catering set-up and serving. There is parking available in a public city-owned garage next door to the venue, which features excellent lighting and 24-hour security. The CL Space has cocktail tables, dining tables, and chairs, and guests are welcome to bring their tables and chairs if required. The venue has an audiovisual and sound package that offers state-of-the-art equipment such as a projector, a screen, a PA system, surround sound speakers, microphones, and a large flat screen. A professional House Manager will be assigned to the event to take care of all the details and will be available for the duration of your event.
Packages
Rental of CL Space includes 120 black folding chairs, 31 4x2 rectangular tables, six round cocktail tables, strung market lights, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and an experienced house manager who will assist all the details on the day such as lighting, audiovisual, and the set-up of tables and chairs. The venue does not supply catering or cuisine. However, guests can use their vendors or bring their food and drinks.
Additional Services
Alcohol can be served to guests without a liquor license if it is complimentary, however, if a bar service is required, guests will need to work with a licensed catering or bartending company. The venue can be decorated with any theme, and there are electrical outlets every 10 feet for perimeter lighting. A professional House Manager will be assigned to the event to take care of all the details and will be available for the duration of your event. CL Space is handicap accessible, and there is an elevator at the back of the building for elderly or disabled guests, and the venue has high-speed wireless Internet.
General Information
CL Space is located at 1911 N. 13th Street, #W200 in Tampa and there is two-hour free parking around the building and secure parking in a public parking garage next to the CL Space. Situated in the heart of Tampa, CL Space is within a short distance from many of the city’s top restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as its museums, galleries, theater and other entertainment. Popular attractions in Tampa include the Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa Segway and Bike Tours, the Tampa Bay History Center, the Ybor City Museum and Ybor City Museum State Park, and the Tampa Museum of Art.
1911 N. 13th St. #W200, Tampa, FL, Phone: 813-739-4856
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More Ideas: Tampa Club
Perched high above Tampa on the 42nd floor of a luxurious downtown building, the Tampa Club is a favorite business and social club that has been entertaining local Floridians for 37 years. The elegant club offers a variety of private spaces and banquet halls for all kinds of celebrations and gatherings, including destination weddings, intimate ceremonies, and grand receptions. Boasting panoramic views of Apollo Beach, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and beyond from floor-to-ceiling windows, the Tampa Club is a timelessly elegant and classically romantic venue for any wedding.
Amenities & Facilities
The Tampa Club features a variety of spaces for all sizes of event. The Rotunda/Main Dining Room can accommodate up to 150 seated people and 225 standing, the Grand Ballroom can host up to 110 guests for a seated dinner or reception and 150 for a standing cocktail-style gathering. The Crystal Room is ideal for small functions such as an intimate ceremony and can accommodate eight seated people, while the DeSoto Room can take 20 seated guests and 35 standing. The Germany Boardroom, the Hollingsworth Room, and the MacInnes Room can accommodate 20, eight and ten seated guests, respectively, while the Marti Room, the Plant Room and the Rotunda can take 20, 50 and 50 seated guests, and 35, 75, and 75 standing.
General Information
The Tampa Club is located at 101 East Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa and offers parking for guests in the garage located on Tampa Street, connected to Bank of America building via a sky bridge. Valet parking is available for special events on request. A significant business center on Tampa Bay, Tampa offers a wealth of accommodations for all budgets, as well as plenty of entertainment, from casual and fine dining restaurants, buzzing coffee shops and cafés, and bustling bars and nightlife. Renowned for its excellent museums, art galleries, and other cultural offerings, the city has a variety of attractions to explore, including the African-themed Busch Gardens amusement park, the Tampa Museum of Art, and the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. The historic Ybor City neighborhood has a vibrant dining and nightlife scene.
101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 4200, Tampa, FL 33602, Phone: 813-229-6028
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