The Tampa Riverwalk in Florida is a beautiful open-space area that allows residents and visitors to walk along the river, enjoying all the nearby sights and sounds. Developed as a pedestrian trail, this path has easily become one of the signature developments of the city! Guests can walk along the river, day or night, and see some of the city’s major attractions, not to mention very impressive views of the area.

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Right near the Tampa Convention Center, you’ll find yourself smack dab on the Riverwalk at what is considered to be the starting point.
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Clocking in at 2.6-miles in length, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, or really get in some exercise along this trail.
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Whether you’re walking or biking along this pathway, there will be a ton of things to stop and see or enjoy along the way.
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In fact, many of the waypoints on the path provide access to some of the best attractions that Tampa has to offer.
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Heading south from the Convention Center, you’ll hit the famed Amalie Arena, home to the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
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You’ll also come across the Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, where you can bring a blanket and soak up some sunshine.
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Heroes Plaza is another great stop, where visitors can pay their respects to the veterans, local police, firefighters, emergency personnel, and first responders who lost their lives on September 11th, 2009.
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We also recommend walking this trail during the nighttime, because the colors and lights you’ll see along the way are truly a marvel.
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Whether you’re just out for the afternoon enjoying the weather, or using the trail to attraction hop, the Tampa Riverwalk is one of the most scenic spots in the entire city.
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To locate exactly where the Tampa Riverwalk is in Florida click here to open the map.
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Have you ever walked the Tampa Riverwalk in Florida before? What are some of your favorite things to see? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section! Also, if you’d like to learn more about the Riverwalk, make sure to visit the website here.

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