Ybor City Entertainment District
Sunday, September 07, 2008

Things to Do in Ybor City

Highlight - Welcome to the classic Ybor City, a Tampa dining and entertainment district which plays host to numerous events, parades, and festivals.
Features - Centro Ybor, Muvico, Night Clubs, Latin Quarter, Amphitheater, Columbia Restaurant
Area Activities - Sightseeing, Dance, Shop, Walk, Cocktails, Restaurants
Parking - Mostly Metered Parking
Kid Friendly - During Daylight Hours
Map It - Detailed Map & Directions
Address - 1601 East 7th Avenue, Tampa Florida 33605
Information - 813-248-3712
Extras - Trolley Ride to Channelside
Conditions Now - Fair, and 77°

Great Events in Ybor

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This is Centro Ybor at 11am...Wait until you see the action later in the day. This spot gets packed and is loads of fun to see and do. On week days the crowd really picks up after 5PM, and on weekends Centro is happening all day long.

We love attending the great events hosted at the grand stage of Ybor. Latin forefathers started the traditions, and the fun lives on. This city knows how to through a party! The Spirit of Ybor is a holiday tradition that our family does not miss. Be sure to say hi to Mama Guava at the Guavaween Family Fun Fest and Parade! Oh, and not to forget is the gala event named Fiesta Day, an annual party for all. And the people that come to Ybor events do it in style, with wild and zany costumes to shine for the specific occasion. Don't miss the big events held in Ybor!

Daytime Fun To Do

Stroll the Area

Ybor is a historical showcase of the Latin heritage of old Tampa, with all sorts of neat shops, markets, and dining spots to enjoy. You should start by visiting the Ybor City Museum, which is actually a state park! For $3 you get to learn classic tales of the early years of the area, the cigar trade, and exhibits on Vicente Martinez Ybor himself. Be sure to checkout Centro Ybor and the huge, modern entertainment and shopping zone. Centro has upscale shops that are fun to browse, movies, arcades, taverns, and more.

Columbia Restaurant

Be sure to check out this classic restaurant and its menu that is just unbelievable. Great tastes, service, and so authentic. This is a Tampa Classic and has been in Ybor since 1905! Is that something, 1905...and they still serve the same great recipes that were served to customers way back then. At least swing in and get some beans and rice, but I would say go for it and pick something special. My favorite is Paella "A la Valencia", which is the national dish of Spain. Yummy, Yummy!

Nighttime is Party Time

Nightclubs

There are two faces to the Ybor District and around 9PM or so it becomes Party Time! It is exciting and filled with energy as the dance floors fill up and the alcohol get flowing. Everyone needs to hit some clubs and get their groove on, and you don't need to be 25 to do this. While the younger crowd is a big part of the scene, you will find all ages enjoying the various types of clubs: Country Western, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Hot Dance. Nighttime at Ybor is a blast, so be ready to dance and party!

More Info

Looking for more information? You can call the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce directly at 813-248-3712.

 
 
 
 

Ybor City Photos
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What a great place for walking and getting some exercising, all with great sightseeing and plenty of spots to stop and check out. Just ahead here is the Green Iguana Bar & Grill, a great Ybor Restaurant.
 
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Come explore Ybor, enjoy all kinds of great dining, delicious meals, happy hours, and take in the great music. Here you see the friendly crowd at Acropolis Greek Tavern Restaurant.
 
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How about taking a vintage street car to get around Ybor City, Channelside, and Downtown Tampa. What a cool way to explore the area.
 
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Ybor's most unique experience is Centro Ybor, the next generation of fun, movies, arcades, bars, and restaurants all mixed into one. For sure it is big fun, or just hit it to relax and take in a movie at one of the 20+ theaters!
 
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Ybor City Questions or Comments

Kids and Ybor

Q: Hi, We have two kids, a girl and a boy, eight and nice years old. We were thinking about hitting the Muvico 20 screen theater and them swing over to Centro Ybor. Coming over from Orlando, and here we go to International Drive at night with kids with no problems. However, the Tampa paper hinted about issues. Do you think yes or no, for taking our kids to Ybor City in the evening?

Thanks, Anglia Baker (Orlando Florida)

A: Hi Anglia, I respect that you care so much, and are checking ahead. Opinions may vary, but since you will be with your kids, a family evening in Ybor City should be just fine. All cities have security concerns, and downtown Tampa and Ybor City are no different. Why don't you give the Ybor Chamber a call and ask them directly. They will know the day to day issues. Please let us know how it goes. Enjoy your visit to the Ybor City area.

Ybor Real Estate

We love the area and are trying to move to Ybor City. We found a really good builder, Titan. We toured some models and they look really good. The area around south Tampa has a lot of incredible builders, and some of south Tampa's is very exclusive, and too pricey. However, prices are dropping and some new 3/2 homes, with about 1500 square feet, are priced between $245,000 and $310,000. Ybor's real estate is starting to become affordable again, yeah!

Kelly Ring, (Pass-a-Grille)

What to See

We just love Frankie's Patio, a huge casual restaurant with great selections. The Ybor City Museum is the spot to learn about the area's historic cigar industry. The Tampa Bay Brewing Company in Centro Ybor offers you and your guests a neat thing to do, tour its brewing operations with its master brewer. It is beer close up.

Mario Perez, Tampa FL

Heat of Summer Pub Crawl

We are going to do the Heat of Summer Pub Crawl this Saturday, which should be wild and crazy. It starts at Davis Island, with a focus on SoHo. It is a student exchange benefit and you get to enjoy booze, beer, and wine along the way. Big fun in South Tampa.

Leo Lopez, Davis Island Florida

Teen Curfew

Extending the curfew for teens in the entertainment district is likely to include Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Local neighborhood activists have asked local government officials to include Wednesday in the current curfew night list.

Tony LaColla, Historic Ybor City Neighborhood Civic Association

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