Take it From the Locals: Getting around Tampa

When you arrive at Tampa International Airport there is a complementary shuttle service provided by the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Simply locate a courtesy phone marked "Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay" located in any baggage claim area. The shuttles are available from 5:00 am to 1:00 am daily and depart from the hotel every half hour. Once you've reached the hotel and you're settled in you might want to get out and explore the city.

Here are some ways that you can get around the city:

The TECO Line Streetcar is a multi-line street car that will take you from Downtown Tampa  to Ybor City and Harbor Island and back again. You can find schedules and maps by going to http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/.

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit (PSTA) is the local transit system in Tampa Bay. The bus system is the most popular public transportation option in the Tampa Bay area. If you're not planning on renting a car, visit http://www.psta.net/index.php to take advantage of public transit.

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For a slightly less conventional mode of transportation take a Magic Carpet Glide segway tour. Glide through gorgeous downtown Tampa and its surrounding islands.  Experience breathtaking views on a 2 generation Segway that is easy to ride and provides endless fun.

Contact Info:

www.magiccarpetglide.com

615 Channelside Drive

Tampa, FL  33602

(813) 380-1916

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City Bike Tampa is a full-service specialty bicycle shop with two locations in downtown Tampa where you can rent bicycles and baby seats, trailers and jogging strollers.  Also offers scenic tours, history tours and weekly group rides.

Contact Info:

www.citybiketampa.com

212 E Cass St.

Tampa, FL  33602

(813) 225-1777

Finally, you can take a water tour on one of the Tampa Water Taxi Company taxis. This fleet operate seven days a week, offering harbor tours, history tours, eco tours, sunset tours, special children’s tours and transportation for small or large groups.

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Contact Info:

www.TampaWaterShuttle.com

200 N. Ashley Drive

Tampa, FL  33602

(888) 386-8687

Tampa is a great outdoor city and there is a ton to see and do. Hopefully these travel options will give you a way to get out and explore. 

Take it From the Locals...

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Known as Tampa’s Latin Quarter for over a century, Ybor City is an exotic blend of aromas, flavors, sights and sounds. This popular destination, about 10 miles away from downtown Tampa, is known for it's eclectic shops and art galleries.  Ybor City is only one of two National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida.  Red brick buildings, wrought iron balconies and narrow brick streets give it an old-world charm that is a refreshing change of pace from the beach and the mall.

To get a more intimate tour of the city, visit www.secretcitywalks.com, put on your headphones, and experience the city with this mp3 tour. From cigar magnates to con men and Cuban revolutionaries, the ghosts of Ybor will take you on a journey through Tampa’s colorful history. This hour long tour of Tampa can be started at any time, waked at your own pace, and paused to take a break to eat, shop, and explore.

While you're in Ybor stop in Bernini, an eclectic eatery where the cuisine compliments the artistic surroundings, and where the atmosphere and dedicated service have yet to be matched. This upscale casual italian restaurant is a treat not to be missed.

Contact Info:

http://berniniofybor.com/

1702 E 7^th Ave

Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 248-0099