Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was established in 1987. A drive of 17 mi reaches Tropicana Field.
A theatre inside Tampa
You can stay in Tampa
Straz Center for the Performing Arts is inside Tampa, which has 180 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Tampa (TPA) has airline service, about 5 miles from Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
Established in 1987
Straz Center for the Performing Arts dates from 1987. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Tampa, Florida, United States. It opened in July 1987 at a cost of $57 million as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. It was renamed in 2009. The Straz Center is owned by the City of Tampa and operated by the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1987
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Overnight near Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Nearest for a night are Tampa (180) and St. Petersburg (114).
- 1Tropicana Field
- 2Raymond James Stadium
- 3Benchmark International Arena
- 4Busch Gardens Tampa
- 5Yuengling Center
- 6Salvador Dalí Museum
East Lake-Orient Park
29,213 people
7 mi northeast of Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | in town | — | 180 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 413,554 | $420K | C |
| St. Petersburg | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 264,033 | $371K | D |
| Clearwater | 19 mi west | 30 min | 120 85 hotels · 23 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 114,364 | $361K | C |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 23 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 29,213 | $233K | — |
| Brandon | 10 mi east | 15 min | 29 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 119,767 | $339K | — |
| Town 'n' Country | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 15 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 85,928 | $337K | — |
| Temple Terrace | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,075 | $335K | C |
| Treasure Island 29% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,397 | $622K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Each of these is within 63 miles.
Big draw117 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
3in town Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
Big draw63 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
46 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa3.8M visitors a year
34 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
58 mi Stadium & arenaYuengling Center
616 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí MuseumPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Yuengling Center: User:TheCustomOfLife, Public domain · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0
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Good to know about Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Is Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa?
Yes. It’s inside Tampa, FL.
When is the best time to visit Straz Center for the Performing Arts?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–82°.
How far is Straz Center for the Performing Arts from Orlando?
About 78 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Straz Center for the Performing Arts?
Tampa (TPA), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Straz Center for the Performing Arts?
Tampa (in town, 180 places to stay), St. Petersburg (17 mi, 114 places to stay) and Clearwater (19 mi, 120 places to stay).
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