I love this area it's my first time visiting here. A lot of cute shops and restaurants with a lot…read moreof options. Very kind people and great service. There's a variety of shops here and restaurants for all tastes. I ate lunch at the Meat Market and it was excellent. Stopped at the capital one cafe and got 50% off my coffee for being a capital one cardmember. There's a lot of shops here with great prices and the food priced very well. I'm just not a fan of the parking situation but it was worth it.

Last night was a nice night for Xmas lighting in Hyde Park Village…read more I liked that it was not jammed packed and it was easy to walk through. People are walking around with their dogs and pretty happy here. This event took place from 5-8pm with the tree lighting at the end. We wish we saw the nutcracker ballet, but when we got there they were finishing up. We were able to get parking in one of the garages which they just opened up again when we got there. That made it way way easy since there was a good amount of parking inside. We were worried about the parking and it was fine. There was some vendors here and there but not too many. I wish we took pics by the vw van, but we didn't. They did have free ice cream from Oddfellows that we got. They sold mixed drinks and cotton candy and flowers and some food here and there like Birria Bros and The Mighty Fine. We didn't get any food and drinks while we were there. It was a nice relaxing night that made it even better with the Christmas lights and fresh air.

The "We Don't Do Sales" Mall…read more Yesterday was Mother Daughter Day and after not seeing my mother for over 30 days I wanted to give her a proper Tampa day. The bay, the walkways, some shopping, and a stop at Columbia Restaurant which honestly was not good. Then we went to International Plaza and Bay Street thinking we would do what we always do. Browse, hunt, and find something great on sale. That is how WE shop. We walked into Altar'd State and asked where the sale section was. We were told they do not do sales there. Not even a small rack in the back. .. thought maybe it's just that store Then we went into Dillard's and asked the same question. The woman looked us up and down like we had three heads and gave us the same answer. Finally I made the realization . . This mall is built for people who pay full price and do not question it. To be fair, it is beautiful. Clean, polished, very well put together. A strong mix of stores and a surprising number of high end brands. Completely different than what I expected and it threw me off my game. But there is no thrill here. No hunt. No digging. No moment where you find that one piece that makes the whole trip worth it. Have fun shopping at full price here. I am not one of those people. I do not pay full retail ever and I am not starting now. And I know plenty of wealthy people who can afford to pay full price and they will not do it either. They know better.

We stopped to visit Easter bunny at international Plaza and also to find a coffee shop that a…read morefriend recommended near Nordstrom. We definitely got some steps in walking around the mall. It's been a while since I've been here and they definitely have a wide variety of stores. We did stop by and see the Easter bunny. The staff was super nice. They were doing a little dances and keeping the kids entertained. Also, we did find the coffee shop called E bar near Nordstrom. Which was pretty good actually. For lunch, we did stop at the food court, but I wouldn't eat there again. The food was terrible at wok o holic. There is better food outside the food court.

I went to Indie Flea for the first time this past weekend because I wanted to check out the new…read moreArmature Works. Parking was a disaster; between the outdoor church services in the nearby park, and all the exercisers, I was just driving down the street to leave when somebody pulled out and I got their spot. After walking around to the back of the building, there were four vendors set up. I thought - is this all there is? - and then finally I noticed people were using a different back entrance to gain access to the actual flea market. Directional signs would be a major plus next time! Inside there was an excellent selection of vendors, piled far and wide into narrow rows. I would have loved to have spent more time perusing, but it got so crowded so quickly, it was impossible. One trip through and I was done. If you don't like crowds, this is NOT the event for you. One final thought - please, for the love of all that is holy, leave your strollers and your pets at home. Carry your babies, or don't bring them, but there was certainly not enough room for the overwhelming number of carriages and the mass of humanity that filled this tiny space.

The holiday Flea Market of December 2015 was pretty packed with a great turnout. I enjoyed the…read moreopportunity to visit the historic Rialto Theatre and the chances to see inside it. I also liked historic neighboring buildings that are starting to get repurposed as the area starts to blossom. Next door is a custom woodwork and furniture shop. They also do laser engraving and stencils. Woodshop classes. Hidden Springs Ale Works is next door on the other side. It is a newish brewery spot and tasting room in a warehouse space. The Heights YMCA, Carnegie library building, Waterworks Park and Ulele Restaurant, Cafe Hey, Oceanic Oriental Market, and Cafe Hey are also nearby. The indie vendors are the main attraction at the Indie Flea. Several crafters of leather goods, belts, purses, bags, a lovely smock and bag maker, Dark Cycle and other local t-shirt and clothing design companies, some cake and donut vendors, a few food trucks, candles, soaps, wreaths and succulents, cards, vintage items and such as well as good people watching. Disney Springs / Downtown Disney this ain't. These hipsters are fashionistas!!! I wore my best Americsn Apparel vintage tee. This is a great project by community minded peeps. Buy local. Love local. Live local. And fight Mayor Buckhorn's TBX highway expansion that will decimate, destroy and divide these historic neighborhoods once again in favor of suburban commuters and Buckhorn's big business construction buddies.

Love Ybor. Different world in the day time with a cigar and a coffee. Can be a little sketchy at…read moretimes but as long as you know how to fight and or protect yourself you will be ok. Beautiful Cuban history and views. Always a growing place

The service was great! Drinks were Great! Close to everything and the bartender was HOT!read more

Only open on certain weekends/dates. Get ready to sweat because it is HOT inside, especially with…read moreVintage Roost being a warehouse. There's fans throughout the warehouse but it barely helps. The lady at the register was super friendly and offers free chilled bottled water from a cooler. Good collection of vintage items in addition to some plants for sale. I saw a couple Revere pots. Single-occupancy restroom is available.

If you are into vintage and antique shopping at all, the Vintage Roost is a must visit. They're…read moreonly open certain weekends as they inventory things so if you check their social media or website you can find the dates to check it out. I have come the last few years for their Christmas market and am obsessed. It's not the biggest space but they jam pack things in here so it takes at least 30-40 minutes if you want into every pocket and really look through everything. Of course there are some things that are a little pricey but for vintage items I think a lot of it is pretty affordable. You can get all kind of knick knacks, jewelry, clothes, home decor, utensils and much more. There's a little something for everyone here and it's the most fun.

This place is an absolute must! So many items that were so nice and unique. The pricing for items…read morefelt reasonable. Nice variety and selection. Everything was also nicely displayed! Staff were great with helping with a few items I had questions on. They take cash and card. Parking available in the front and in the back.

This is our favorite consignment shop in Tampa, place is large, many different design styles to…read morechoose from. Customer service is top notch, they even help you load up your finds and the prices are very reasonable.

What a fun outdoor market filled with some really good food options and drinks…read more Definitely a great place to have out with a group or solo

I expected a bit more from our Sparkman Wharf visit. We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and…read morethe area was surprisingly deserted. Didn't know beforehand that many of the eateries are carry out only with no air conditioning, which was not so fun on a sweltering July day. While there are a few restaurants where you can sit indoors, we wanted the food hall freedom of choosing from different vendors, so ate outside. The food options were fewer than expected, the food that we chose wasn't very good. and overall there was no liveliness to the place (no music, no families, no outdoor games etc) on the day we went.

Midtown is such a cute place to grab a bite to eat or coffee/tea with friends. This past weekend, I…read morestopped by to grab a bubble tea at Midtown Boba and I stumbled upon the Sunshine Market at Midtown. Of course, I had to walk around to see all of the amazing vendors. The market takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month. There was live music, so many vendors selling gorgeous dresses, local produce, jewelry, and so much more. I fell in love with the cutest handmade seashell jewelry from the Shell + Stone's pop-up tent (she also runs a shop online). I ended up picking out a few rings, and the owner was actually running a 27% off sale for St. Pete's 727 Day. Stumbling upon this market was the perfect surprise to kickstart my Saturday morning. I love that parking is easy and accessible too. I definitely have some more exploring to do at Midtown, so I can't wait to stop by again soon.

Great selection of restaurants and services! Family friendly, great for groups, date nights, and…read moreeverything in between! You'll definitely get a decent value for your money! I usually hit up sunda, sal y mar, or Ben and Jerry's! They also have exotic car shows, and vendors markets, which are my favorites! Definitely check this spot out for fun stuff to do!

We stopped by here to kill time after landing early in the morning to grab some coffee before going…read moreto our hotel. We loved walking around and relaxing it was during our exploration time there. Lots of spots to take pictures around here and very walkable. Since it was about 9am we didn't have any issues finding parking, it's all paid. I believe we paid just under $6 for 2 hours. I hope we get to come back here again to try the foods next time since everything was still closed when we went!

The Heights Public Market is part of but separate from Armature Works. It spans 22,000 square feet…read moreand has more than 15 different food and dining options including Cuban, seafood, pizza, coffee, bakery and more. Floral and gifts are also here. I enjoyed dinner from three vendors - a slice from Fold, an empanada from Empanamama's and a beer from the bar. A wonderful variety. The space is 22,000 square feet so even when it's busy, there's enough room to wander about. You can see the Hillsborough River from here, making for a great spot to relax. There is valet parking and there is street parking. Be sure to feed the meter, which is all app-driven on Parkmobile. [Review 329 of 2025 - 1984 in Florida - 23891 overall]

i was only in tampa for three or four days for a concert so i wanted to make it worth the trip and…read morego to a bunch of cool stores or places in tampa. i looked up cool places and this store was one of them so i had to go check it out and oh my lord this place is AMAZING this place a perfect balance of cool/creepy oddities and downright terrifying stuff that i didnt even want to get close to i'll add some pictures of the stuff i found, but just know the pictures don't do it justice, you gotta see this place in person.

This store located centrally in Ybor City on Seventh Ave will satisfy all those who love oddities…read moreand curiosities. The store has a darker esthetic drawing on the morbid and in part the occult in its vibe and design. You can find crystals, taxidermy, jewelry, old photographs and postcards and much more. You have to go up a flight of stairs to get into the store. The people who work there are very friendly. Prices are definitely on the high side.