Courthouse Square, Tampa

Name: Courthouse Square
Address: Tampa, United States

#59 among attractions in Tampa

Park, Relax in park, Neo-renaissance architecture

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Facts and practical information

The U.S. Courthouse Building and Downtown Postal Station, also known as U.S. Post Office, Courthouse and Custom House or the U.S. Post Office, Courthouse and Custom House, is a historic courthouse of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and later for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa, Florida, United States. It is located at 601 Florida Avenue. On June 7, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as Federal Building, U.S. Courthouse, Downtown Postal Station. ()

Built: 1902 (122 years ago)Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°56'57"N, 82°27'19"W

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Northeast Tampa (Downtown Tampa)Tampa United States

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Day trips

Courthouse Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amalie Arena, Tampa Museum of Art, Oaklawn Cemetery, Bro Bowl.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
13 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...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa
12 min walk • The Tampa Museum of Art is located in downtown Tampa, Florida. It exhibits modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.
0.4 miN
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa
11 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".
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
11 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.
~1240 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
6 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa
10 min walk • The Glazer Children's Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Tampa, Florida, next to the Tampa Museum of Art and Curtis Hixon Park, alongside the Tampa Riverwalk. It is part of the Waterfront Arts District.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
14 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.
1.1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The RITZ Ybor, Tampa
28 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.
~820 ftSW
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
4 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.
~610 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
3 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.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
13 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 Courthouse Square?

Nearby attractions include Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, Tampa (1 min walk), Downtown Tampa, Tampa (3 min walk), St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tampa (3 min walk), Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa (3 min walk).

How to get to Courthouse Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Courthouse Square:

Bus

Marion Street East & Zack Street East • Lines: 100X, 300X (5 min walk)
Marion Street @ Zack Street • Lines: 20X, 8 (5 min walk)

Tram

Downtown Tampa • Lines: Teco (8 min walk)
Dick Greco Plaza • Lines: Teco (14 min walk)

Train

Tampa (10 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (20 min walk)