Guides

Tampa guides

Where to go, where to live, what it costs and who to hire. Every guide links to its sources.

Hiring guides

Coins, gold and silver

Best coin buyers in Tampa

Where to sell coins, gold and silver in Tampa. Local coin shops with addresses and phone numbers, plus Florida rules every seller should know.

Rats and rodents

Best rat control companies in Tampa

Tampa rat and rodent control companies with local addresses and phone numbers, plus how to spot roof rats and check a Florida pest license.

Living in and visiting Tampa

Things to do

18 free things to do in Tampa

Free things to do in Tampa: the Riverwalk, Bayshore, city beaches, a free streetcar, museum nights and weekly markets. Checked against official sources.

Things to do

Things to do in downtown Tampa

The best things to do in downtown Tampa, from the Riverwalk and Florida Aquarium to Sparkman Wharf and Armature Works, with prices and how to get around.

Living in Tampa

Cost of living in Tampa

What it costs to live in Tampa in 2026: rent, home prices, taxes, electricity, insurance, gas, transit and wages, with a source for every number.

Living in Tampa

The best neighborhoods in Tampa

Compare 12 of the best neighborhoods in Tampa, from Hyde Park and Seminole Heights to Westchase and New Tampa, with home values, rents and flood risk.

Food and drink

The best brunch in Tampa

The best brunch in Tampa, from Hyde Park and SoHo to Water Street, Armature Works and Ybor, with brunch hours, dishes, prices and reservation tips.

Things to do

Things to do in Tampa

The best things to do in Tampa in 2026: Busch Gardens, ZooTampa, the Riverwalk, Ybor City, Lightning games, Gasparilla and more, with prices and tips.

Food and drink

The best restaurants in Tampa

The best restaurants in Tampa for 2026, from MICHELIN-starred Rocca, Koya, Kōsen and Ebbe to Columbia and La Segunda, with dishes, prices and hours.

Food and drink

The best steakhouses in Tampa

The best steakhouses in Tampa, from Bern’s and Council Oak to Charley’s and Malio’s, with signature cuts, price ranges, dress codes and reservation tips.

Nightlife

Where to go out in Tampa

Where to go out in Tampa: Ybor City, SoHo, Water Street, Armature Works and Franklin Street, plus 14 bars, rooftops, breweries and live music venues.

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