Things to do around Tampa that are freeeeee. Spend quality time with your favorite people without spending money.
Check my savor and splurge list for the best time when you do want to spoil yourself.
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Freeish - no cost to browse, but might be tempting to spend
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Free Places and Events
Best during cold weather. Could spend hours watching the manatees, fish, stingrays, and more that come to this area for the warm water. There are also some walking trails and shuttles that will take you to the turtle rehab center. Free parking and fr...
Manatee Viewing Center
A local fav for a reason. I love walking bayshore because I don’t need to worry about crossing a busy street. Views are gorgeous, especially around sunset. Park at ballast point park for free.
Bayshore Boulevard (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
Walk from downtown convention center and end at armature works, or vice versa. Lots to see along the walk and no need to worry about car traffic.
Tampa Riverwalk
Lovely park to sit out and have a lawn lunch. Check the calendar for free events.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Check the calendar for free events like yoga on the lawn or music nights
Armature Works
Great off road walking, running, skating, or biking trail
Courtney Campbell Trail | Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida
Usually before pride month. Parade through downtown and festival in ybor
Tampa Pride
Free to watch, but there are paid events
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Freeish - no cost to browse, but might be tempting to spend
Lots of stores and local restaurants to check out
Hyde Park Village | Local Shops, Restaurants, Fitness, Fashion - Tampa
Free to browse and watch the cruise ships
Sparkman Wharf
Free to browse and walk
Water Street Tampa
Fun to walk around and checkout the small shops. Love the local restaurants and there are so many to choose from.
Historic Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Thrift and Vintage
Fun thrifting
Valhalla Resale
Fun thrifting
labelswap
Cute vintage place in a warehouse. They don’t have central ac (there are fans though) so it gets a bit hot. Atypical hours so check their website or facebook for opening times.
Vintage Roost LLC
Fun, eclectic shop
La France Vintage Clothing (@lafranceybor) · Tampa, FL
