Sight Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
A sight in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Why go
2.6-mile path along the Hillsborough River through downtown, the free viewing area for the midnight fireworks over the water.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk, alongside 4 places to eat, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to stay. The closest of our other picks is The Tampa EDITION, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Tampa EDITION
Design hotel in the Water Street district, a short walk from the Riverwalk and Harbour Island.
Stay · 0.8 mi straight-line - 2Ulele
Restaurant and brewery in the 1903 water works building by Ulele Spring, cooking Florida seafood and native ingredients.
Food · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Jackson's Bistro
Waterfront restaurant on Harbour Island with a big deck facing downtown, host of a ticketed New Year's Eve party.
Drinks · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4Armature Works
Food hall and event space in a restored 1910 streetcar barn on the river in Tampa Heights.
Food · 0.9 mi straight-line - 5Bern's Steak House
South Tampa steakhouse since 1956 with one of the world's largest wine lists and an upstairs dessert room.
Food · 1.8 mi straight-line - 6Columbia Restaurant
Florida's oldest restaurant, opened in Ybor City in 1905, with tiled dining rooms, the 1905 salad and flamenco shows.
Food · 1.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Tampa Riverwalk is a stop on our Tampa New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk run from 68°F in January to 87°F in June; August is usually the wettest month. For Tampa Riverwalk itself, we suggest: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 27.94884, -82.46180
- Destination
- Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk, Florida
- Website
- thetampariverwalk.com
Tampa Riverwalk: quick answers
How much time do you need at Tampa Riverwalk?
Plan on about 2 hours at Tampa Riverwalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Tampa Riverwalk?
Our pick: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Insider tip: Claim a spot near Curtis Hixon Park by 11 p.m.
Is Tampa Riverwalk free?
Yes, we list Tampa Riverwalk as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Tampa Riverwalk?
Tampa Riverwalk appears on Tampa New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Tampa Riverwalk to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk.
Plan Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk
- Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk travel guide 7 places
- Best time to visit Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk weather by month
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Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.