What to do In South Tampa, FL
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Recommended activities in South Tampa
Tours & day trips
See all 85 activitiesOpens in new tabThe Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
Adventure & outdoor
See all 24 activitiesOpens in new tabBradenton: Adventure Course Entry Ticket
Private & custom tours
See all 23 activitiesOpens in new tabGo Tiki Tours Tampa "#1 Floating Tiki Boat" Bathroom on Board
Wildlife & nature
See all 10 activitiesOpens in new tabTampa Bay CityPASS®: Admission to 5 Top Attractions
Theme parks
See all 3 activitiesOpens in new tabBusch Gardens Tampa or Adventure Island® Park Tickets
Places To Go In South Tampa
Welcome, traveler, to South Tampa. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in South Tampa
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in South Tampa. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in South Tampa? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from South Tampa attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit
MacDill Air Force Base
MacDill Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in Tampa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Picnic Island Park
Explore the great outdoors at Picnic Island Park, a lovely green space in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.