Port Tampa Bay, Tampa

Name: Port Tampa Bay
Address: Tampa, United States

#61 among attractions in Tampa

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Port Tampa Bay, known as the Port of Tampa until January 2014, is the largest port in the state of Florida and is overseen by the Tampa Port Authority, a Hillsborough County agency. The port is located in Tampa, Florida near downtown Tampa's Channel District. The port directly accesses Tampa Bay on the western coast of the Florida Suncoast, and is approximately 25 sea miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The port district includes parts of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, Old Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough River. The port serves container ships, tank ships, and cruise lines. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 27°57'0"N, 82°26'43"W

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Northeast Tampa (Channel District)Tampa United States

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Port Tampa Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florida Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Oaklawn Cemetery, Bro Bowl.

0.4 miS
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Florida Aquarium, Tampa
11 min walk • The Florida Aquarium is a vibrant and educational attraction nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida. This expansive facility offers an immersive experience into the world of marine life, showcasing a diverse array of aquatic animals and ecosystems from around the globe.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
17 min walk • Amalie Arena stands as a modern beacon of entertainment in the bustling city of Tampa, Florida. This versatile venue, situated in the Channelside District, is not only a sports complex but also a prime location for concerts, events, and various performances, making it...
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa
21 min walk • Oaklawn Cemetery is the first public burial ground in Tampa, Florida, United States. The location was deeded in the mid-19th century and was described as the final resting place for "White and Slave, Rich and Poor".
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
19 min walk • The Bro Bowl is one of the last remaining skateboard parks of the 1970s and the first public skatepark to be built in Florida, United States. It is the first skatepark to be listed on any national registry of historic sites.
0.8 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
21 min walk • The Tampa Theatre is a historic U.S. theater and city landmark in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Designed as an atmospheric theatre style movie palace by architect John Eberson, it opened on October 15, 1926.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum
Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa
16 min walk • Tampa Bay History Center is a history museum in Tampa, Florida. Exhibits include coverage of the Tampa Bay area's first native inhabitants, Spanish conquistadors, and historical figures who shaped the area's history, as well as a reproduction of a 1920s cigar store.
1.1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
29 min walk • The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, Florida in July 1987. The venue was rebranded in November 2009 to recognize the donation of financier David A. Straz Jr.--the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in Tampa.
0.7 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The RITZ Ybor, Tampa
19 min walk • The Ritz Ybor is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. Opening in 1917, the theatre catered to the Afro-Cuban community in the emerging neighborhood. Throughout the years, the venue was served as a cinema, adult movie theater, nightclub and concert venue.
0.7 miW
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
19 min walk • The Tampa City Hall is a historic site in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was designed by Bonfoey & Elliott and is located at 315 East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1981. On October 1, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
19 min walk • Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1905 in downtown Tampa, Florida and is one of the oldest churches in the city of Tampa. The church, located at 509 N. Florida Avenue, is predominantly a Romanesque structure, with other elements.
1.1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
28 min walk • Jobsite Theater is an American professional theater company incorporated in 1999 and located in Tampa, Florida, United States. They are the resident theater company of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Co-founder David M. Jenkins serves as Producing Artistic Director.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Port Tampa Bay?

Nearby attractions include Channel District, Tampa (7 min walk), Towers of Channelside, Tampa (11 min walk), Florida Aquarium, Tampa (11 min walk), SS American Victory, Tampa (11 min walk).

How to get to Port Tampa Bay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port Tampa Bay:

Tram

Publix • Lines: Teco (3 min walk)
York Street • Lines: Teco (4 min walk)

Bus

North Meridian Avenue @ Jackson Street • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Channelside Drive @ Harbor Street • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Tampa (10 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (13 min walk)