Channel District, Tampa

Name: Channel District
Address: Tampa, United States

#68 among attractions in Tampa

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Channel District is a residential neighborhood in the City of Tampa that includes an entertainment complex, just east of Downtown Tampa, Florida. It is bordered by Ybor Channel on the east and Garrison Channel on the south. Channelside is a nickname for the entertainment complex Channelside Bay Plaza, within the neighborhood that includes shops, restaurants, and bars. It is located next to the Florida Aquarium, American Victory Museum, Port Tampa Bay and a short stretch on the Tampa Riverwalk to the Tampa Bay History Center. Also located in the district is the Amalie Arena where the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning play their home games. The Arena also hosts concerts and other events. The center of the Bay Plaza has a large open court for live music, with views of the downtown skyline, cruise ships and the Port of Tampa. It also houses a Sony Giant Screen theater. The TECO Streetcar has several stops in the district. Also, NEVs are being utilized by startups to link Tampa's core neighborhoods including Channelside. The Tampa Convention Center is located adjacent to the district to the west. ()

Coordinates: 27°56'49"N, 82°26'48"W

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Channel District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florida Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Bro Bowl, Tampa Theatre.

~1220 ftSE
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Florida Aquarium, Tampa
6 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.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
11 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
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
20 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
20 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.
~1980 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa
10 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.
0.7 miSW
Convention center
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa
18 min walk • The Tampa Convention Center is a mid-sized convention center located in downtown Tampa, Florida at the mouth of the Hillsborough River. It has both waterfront views of Tampa Bay and views of the city's skyline. Harbour Island is across the eponymous bridge on the other side of the Garrison Channel.
1.1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
28 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.
0.9 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The RITZ Ybor, Tampa
25 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.
0.6 miW
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
17 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.
0.6 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
17 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 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
27 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 Channel District?

Nearby attractions include Towers of Channelside, Tampa (5 min walk), Florida Aquarium, Tampa (6 min walk), Port Tampa Bay, Tampa (7 min walk), SS American Victory, Tampa (7 min walk).

How to get to Channel District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Channel District:

Tram

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

Bus

South Meridian Street @ Cumberland Avenue • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
North Meridian Avenue @ Jackson Street • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (8 min walk)

Train

Tampa (13 min walk)