Explore the Tampa Riverwalk
Take in the beautiful waterfront views along the 2.6-mile Tampa Riverwalk
News Date: September 3, 2024
In Collaboration with Visit Tampa Bay
The Riverwalk connects Tampa’s dynamic cultural venues, family & pet-friendly parks, and the city center’s vibrant business community — creating connectivity and eclectic synergy.
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM
20,000 sea creatures, river otters and ring-tailed lemurs call The Florida Aquarium home. Touch stingrays, ponder the coral reef tank or splash in the water park. Take the Bay Spirit II into the bay for a dolphin-spotting expedition.
SPARKMAN WHARF
A vibrant mix of culinary creations by Tampa Bay’s top chefs makes Sparkman Wharf the place to be. The centerpiece biergarten features dozens of local beers while the incredible green space plays hosts to concerts, movies, and games for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER
The Tampa Bay History Center houses 12,000 years of local history, starting with the Tocobaga Indians who first called the waters of Tampa Bay home. The interactive “Treasure Seekers” exhibit celebrates Florida’s history of pirates, conquistadors, and shipwrecks.
JULIAN B. LANE
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park is a stunning 25-acre park located just north of the University of Tampa and across the Hillsborough River from the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts. The park is filled with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, various water playgrounds, a dog park, and a boat house for competitions and events.
SAIL PLAZA
A 360-degree bar makes a great place to grab a drink, watch the sunset, and network with your fellow IBEX exhibitors and attendees.
Check out our Special Events page to see what’s happening at The Sail Pavilion during IBEX.
AMALIE ARENA
A state of the art multi-purpose, sports/entertainment venue, Amalie Arena is located in downtown Tampa between The Florida Aquarium and the Tampa Convention Center. It is the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Hockey Team and is host to well over 150 spectacular entertainment events annually.
Catch the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers game at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, October 2nd! Special ticket pricing for IBEX attendees and exhibitors – starting at only $25.
ARMATURE WORKS
Housed in a restored former trolley barn, Heights Public Market brings together more than a dozen local restaurants in a carefully curated waterfront food hall. Plus a handful of boutiques allow you to shop local while you eat global at Armature Works.
STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The largest theater complex in the Southeast, Straz Center hosts a Broadway series fall through spring, homegrown theater troupes, and the Florida Orchestra.
CURTIS HIXON WATERFRONT PARK
Tampa Bay’s riverfront festival grounds, the 8-acre Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park has splash fountains, a playground and dog park – all with city skyline as a backdrop. Stop in Sundays for yoga.
TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART
There is no better view of downtown than from the covered plaza in front of the Tampa Museum of Art. The Riverwalk Café’s thoroughly modern menu includes many vegetarian options in a setting that inspires, both inside and outside. The museum houses a collection ranging from ancient Greek and Roman to Pop Art legend Roy Lichtenstein.
AMERICAN VICTORY SHIP
The world-class SS American Victory was built in 55 days and was delivered to the U.S. War Shipping Administration by the California Shipbuilding Yard on May 24, 1945. After serving in WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the ship went through a $2.5 million restoration in June 1985. Currently, the SS American Victory is only one of 4 fully-functioning ships in the country.
Tampa Bay is more than just beautiful beaches and sunny skies, it’s a vibrant community where culture, history, and technology intertwine. To help you make the most of your time in Tampa this October during IBEX 2024, be sure to check out all the resources available from our friends at Visit Tampa Bay.
