Tampa Convention Center, Tampa

Name: Tampa Convention Center
Address: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, 33602-5369, United States
Telephone: +1 813-274-8511

#33 among attractions in Tampa

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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. The center is connected to the neighboring Channelside District and Ybor City via the TECO Line Streetcar, which has a station across the street. The center opened in 1990 and encompasses 600,000 square feet in total. It has a 200,000 square feet exhibit hall, a ballroom capable of accommodating over 2,000 guests, and 36 meeting rooms that can be adjusted to various sizes. The facility hosts over 300 events per year. ()

Opened: 1990 (34 years ago)Coordinates: 27°56'31"N, 82°27'24"W

Address

333 S Franklin StNortheast Tampa (Downtown Tampa)Tampa 33602-5369 United States

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+1 813-274-8511

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Day trips

Tampa Convention Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry B. Plant Museum, Amalie Arena, Hyde Park Village, Bro Bowl.

0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa
15 min walk • The Henry B. Plant Museum, nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida, is a cultural gem that transports visitors back to the opulence of the Gilded Age. Housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now a National Historic Landmark, the museum is a testament to the visionary...
~1600 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
8 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...
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hyde Park Village, Tampa
32 min walk • Hyde Park Village is an upscale open-air shopping district located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in Tampa, Florida, United States. The center is situated in several buildings located between Swann and Rome Avenues, just a few blocks east of the SoHo district.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
24 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.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
15 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 miE
Museum, History museum
Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa
11 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.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
20 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.
0.4 miN
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
11 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
13 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.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
20 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.
0.4 miNW
Park
Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa
11 min walk • The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long open space and pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tampa Convention Center?

Nearby attractions include Trump Tower, Tampa (6 min walk), Amalie Arena, Tampa (8 min walk), Courier City-Oscawana, Tampa (10 min walk), Tampa City Hall, Tampa (11 min walk).

How to get to Tampa Convention Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tampa Convention Center:

Tram

Dick Greco Plaza • Lines: Teco (4 min walk)
Downtown Tampa • Lines: Teco (6 min walk)

Bus

Brorein Street @ Parker Street • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)
Platt Street @ Parker Street • Lines: 19 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (19 min walk)

Train

Tampa (22 min walk)