Tampa Riverwalk, Florida, United States
4.5 (1.845 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #16 in Tampa Scenic Walking Areas
Great outdoor people play zone
This riverwalk is a scenic 2.6-mile-long path along the Hillsborough River where you can discover some of downtown Tampa’s must-sees. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and you'll pass by the Tampa Museum of Art, the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park—perfect for a picnic overlooking the Tampa skyline—and finally the Tampa Bay History Center. You can also bike or take a scooter down the riverwalk. If you need a rest, there's no shortage of rest stops along the way to watch the water taxis sail by. You might even be inspired to take a boat tour on the river yourself! There are also plenty of restaurants and bars for food and drinks with a view. – Tripadvisor
Address
, Tampa, Florida, United States, Postal Code: 33602.
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Website
http://www.thetampariverwalk.com/
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 7:04
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.845 reviews)
Reviews
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4Marimee19 5:00 PM Mar 28, 2022
Unpretentious Riverwalk
I spent a lot of time researching the Tampa Riverwalk but found limited, spotted and scattered information. Things I wanted to know as a tourist: Where does the riverwalk begin and end? Where is the best place to park? Is there free parking ? Is it safe? Are there any good eats? Because dinner at the River's Edge Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel) satisfied my riverwalk desires, I'm going to refer to that experience too. I reserved a table around sunset and was enchanted with what transpired: a tiki bar floated by, cute dogs walked their owners, neon bicycle tires glowed in the dark, hover boarder's whizzed past, joggers jogged, rowers sculled and families strolled as the river metamorphasized from sunny day to glittering night. An added bonus, if you spend more than $30.00 at the River's Edge Restaurant, valet parking is free. Truth be told, we were a little disappointed with the quality of the food. The restaurant does however, have a lovely outdoor bar if you prefer a glass of wine. I tried to get reservations at Ulele's but it was booked out for days. Moral, think ahead if you want to eat at one of the more popular downtown restaurants. Given its location, I'm amazed the River's Edge Restaurant isn't bursting at the seams. It should be. Secretly, I will always be grateful that we experienced it before that happens. BTW - the riverwalk starts at the Armature Building and ends at the Tampa History Museum. We strolled approx one mile at night and felt totally safe. Alternately, you can always find a parking garage, forget the restaurant thing and visit various historical landmarks, but that's more of a daytime adventure and a totally different experience from the one I'm describing.
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5hockeyaw19 5:00 PM Sep 10, 2022
A great reason to go to Tampa for the morning
The highlight of our trip. We did this on Labor Day morning which made getting to and finding parking in down town Tampa no problem at all. We parked near the art museum on the street which was $2.50 an hour. We spent about 3 hours walking the river walk, going to sparkmans wharf and getting coffee at the publix greenwise store. The walk varies between shade and direct unavoidable sun so take precautions. There is also a detour right now that forces you in a highly trafficked tunnel. There were a lot of families, bikers and joggers along for the duration. The only place with noticeable homeless gatherings were the USF park portion.
