Channel District Travel Guide
Tampa
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Popular places to visit
Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Florida Aquarium
Embark on a colorful exploration of Florida’s ecosystems and aquatic habitats at this popular aquarium.
Channelside Bay Plaza
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Channelside Bay Plaza during your stay in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum
After service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, this fully restored ship now welcomes visitors to Downtown Tampa to learn about naval history.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
Tampa Scavenger Hunt: Blue Bay & Green Spaces
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Discover Tampa with Local Stories from a Virtual Tour
Top hotels in Channel District
Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
Great location, close to trolley route. Clean and good size rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District
Rooms were clean. Staff was extremely helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
When you’re in a nice vacation hotel. You never know when you arrive? Because you have to go by the flight you can get. We were told There was rooms available. But for 60.00. When you have rooms available. Get your guest their Rooms!!! I say
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
The rooms were clean. The price was good and it was a safe area.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Westin Tampa Bay
Nice rooms
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Great location! Good & Friendly service. The hotel is pretty old but in decent condition. It could use some updating. The room was relatively clean but needed to be vacuumed. We didn't like the hotel only offers Valet parking so we parked 2 blocks away for 1/3 the price. However, the price was good ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Channel District
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Tampa or Tampa Riverwalk while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum while in the area.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tampa Heights
While Tampa Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Southeast Tampa
Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
