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Known for its beauty and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa boasts a vibrant downtown area with excellent museums, concerts, dining, events and much more. Living in Tampa can mean lazy weekends on the beach, great shopping, or outdoor adventure.

Attractions in Tampa

Diverse attractions and local sports teams, such as the Buccaneers, make Tampa a fun place to live. Busch Gardens Tampa and Adventure Island are perfect for days of fun, especially for families. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers exciting performances and you can easily spend an afternoon looking through the Tampa Museum of Art. The Florida Aquarium gives visitors an up-close look at Gulf Coast sea life. For golfers, Tampa is a putter's paradise, home to many challenging courses at every price point. Practice your putting at spectacular golf courses like TPC Tampa Bay or swing for the fairway at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort.

Tampa Apartments and Neighborhoods

As you search for the best places to live in Tampa, consider these areas:

Fish Hawk: Ranked by Niche.com as one of the top 50 best places to live in Florida, this suburban community features quiet neighborhoods and excellent schools, making the city a great choice for families.

Riverview: Just east of downtown Tampa, this suburban area brings together young families and empty nesters with new construction apartments that offer low maintenance living near I-75 and shopping.

Channel District: This up-and-coming community puts residents close to some of the city's top green spaces and entertainment venues, including Amelie Arena and the Tampa Riverwalk.

Southwest Tampa: Close to some of Tampa's more affluent neighborhoods, including Hyde Park, the area southwest of downtown is a good choice for young professionals who want to be near trendy shops while enjoying easy access to work and play.

Uptown Tampa: Want to be close to the beach and downtown? Uptown Tampa is a good compromise. About 10 minutes to downtown and 30 to the beach, you'll have both of them nearby, giving you the best of both worlds.

Free Things to Do in Tampa

Looking for some budget-friendly activities around the city? Stop by the manatee-viewing center at Apollo Beach, tour the Yuengling brewery, or pay tribute to city's public servants at the Tampa Firefighters Museum, all free of charge.

Spectator Sports in Tampa

Home of the Buccaneers for NFL football, the Rays for Major League Baseball and the Lightning for NHL hockey, Tampa Bay keeps fans hooked on professional sports all year long. If you prefer spectator sports at the collegiate level, the University of Tampa Spartans and the University of South Florida Bulls also play their home games in Tampa.

Tampa for Families with Kids

From the interactive fun of the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) to the Glazer Children's Museum to the wildlife wonders of the Big Cat Rescue and Croc Encounters, Tampa offers a world of entertaining activities for families to enjoy.

Families with school-age children also enjoy a wealth of educational options, with Roosevelt Elementary School, Coleman Middle School and Plant High School among the top schools in Hillsborough County.

Pet-friendly Activities in Tampa

Tampa has gone to the dogs - in a good way! In addition to Logan Gate Dog Park and many other dog-friendly spaces, there are more than 200 restaurants that welcome dogs to join their owners for outdoor dining.

Outdoor Living and Natural Beauty in the Tampa Area

Swaying palm trees, vistas of Tampa Bay or Hillsborough Bay, scenic rivers, mangroves and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico make living in Tampa truly special. With abundant wildlife, Hillsborough County also provides plenty of subject matter for nature lovers to photograph. The city's agreeable climate allows residents to revel in year-round recreation at more than 170 city parks. For those who find their fun on the water, Tampa offers exciting sport-fishing charters, relaxing kayak tours and Gulf Coast cruises.

Best Beaches near Tampa

When you live in Tampa, you're only a short distance from more than a dozen beautiful beaches, including the popular shores of Clearwater Beach and the quiet beachfront preserve at Fort De Soto Park. If you're searching for weekend-trip destinations, hop on I-4 for the 70-mile drive to Orlando theme parks, or head to getaway spots like Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, both about 3.5 hours away.