Tampa Riverwalk
The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long (4.2 km) open space and pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida. Close by, Raymond James Stadium is 3.5 mi away. Highs of 71–82°F make January, February, March, April, November and December the mildest time to go.
A park & preserve inside Tampa
You can stay in Tampa
Tampa Riverwalk 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 Tampa Riverwalk.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Tampa Riverwalk.
Tampa Riverwalk
The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long (4.2 km) open space and pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida. The Riverwalk extends along most of the downtown Tampa waterfront from the Channelside District on the eastern terminus to the mouth of the Hillsborough River and then north along the riverside to Tampa Heights, forming a continuous path that connects a multitude of parks, attractions, public spaces, and hotels. Among the notable points of interest along the Riverwalk are the Tampa Bay History Center, Benchmark International Arena, the Tampa Convention Center, Rivergate Tower, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Water Works Park, and the Waterfront Arts District which includes the Tampa Museum of Art, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Glazer Children's Museum, and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Nights near Tampa Riverwalk
Nearest for a night are Tampa (180) and St. Petersburg (114).
- 1Raymond James Stadium
- 2Tropicana Field
- 3Benchmark International Arena
- 4Busch Gardens Tampa
- 5Yuengling Center
- 6Salvador Dalí Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tampa Riverwalk | 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 | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 85,928 | $337K | — |
| Temple Terrace | 9 mi northeast | 15 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
What else is near Tampa Riverwalk
Other well-known places within 63 miles.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
Big draw217 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
3in town Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
Big draw63 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
47 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
34 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
59 mi Stadium & arenaYuengling Center
616 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí MuseumPhoto credits
Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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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Quick answers on Tampa Riverwalk
Is Tampa Riverwalk in Tampa?
Yes. It’s inside Tampa, FL.
When is the best time to visit Tampa Riverwalk?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–82°.
How far is Tampa Riverwalk from Orlando?
About 78 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Tampa Riverwalk?
Tampa (TPA), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tampa Riverwalk?
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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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.