Things to Do in Ybor City

Ybor City is one of the most popular areas in Tampa, known for its restaurants, events, nightlife, and local attractions. Here are some of the best things happening in the area.

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  Columbia Restaurant

  Restaurant

  Florida's oldest restaurant, opened in 1905. Five dining rooms of Spanish-Cuban cuisine, flamenco shows, and the original 1905 salad.
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  Tabanero Cigars

  Shop

  Watch master rollers craft cigars by hand in this open-air shop on 7th Avenue. Free factory tours and a full espresso bar.
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  Ybor City Museum State Park

  Landmark

  Former Ferlita Bakery turned museum documenting Ybor's immigrant communities and cigar industry. Includes restored casitas in the garden.

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  Gaspar's Grotto

  Bar

  Pirate-themed dive bar on 7th Avenue. A Tampa institution with cheap drinks, pool tables, and walls covered in Gasparilla memorabilia.
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  CW's Gin Joint

  Bar

  Craft cocktail bar in a restored 1920s building. Seasonal menus, house-made bitters, and a speakeasy atmosphere.
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  Centro Ybor

  Venue

  Entertainment complex anchoring 7th Avenue with restaurants, comedy clubs, and the AMC movie theater. Central gathering point for Ybor nightlife.
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  Ybor Saturday Market

  Event

  Weekly open-air market at Centennial Park with local produce, artisan goods, and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am–3pm.

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