Ybor City

By Charliann Reed

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WALK THE STRIP

DRINKS, SHOPS & SHOWS

Known as Tampa’s Latin Quarter for over a century, Ybor City is an exotic blend of aromas, flavors, sights and sounds. From the scent of roasting Cuban coffee early in the morning to the rhythms of Latin music late into the night, Ybor is a feast for the senses.

Choose from a variety of cuisine - Spanish, Cuban, Italian, Greek and French - just by strolling down La Setima, the main street of the Historic District. Share authentic tapas and a pitcher of Spanish sangria in a café atmosphere reminiscent of a Mediterranean village.

Browse eclectic shops and art galleries or visit one of the museums. See a “hand-rolled cigar” being made or just relax and “people watch” with a cup of Ybor’s famous cafe con leche.

Listen to the music of the night - jazz, blues, salsa, reggae and even hip-hop emanate from a selection of pubs, patio bars and nightclubs. Ybor is alive with a variety of entertainment that makes it one of Florida’s top-ranked nightspots.

Founded by Vicente Martinez-Ybor as a cigar-manufacturing center, Ybor City today is one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida. Red brick buildings, wrought iron balconies and narrow brick streets give it an old-world charm that is a refreshing change of pace from the beach and the mall.

Ybor Chamber Visitors Information Center 813-241-8838

VIRTUAL TOUR
http://www.ybor.org/index.cfm?section=vs


Directions

From Northwest of Tampa (North East Tampa, Carrollwood, Northdale, etc.):

Take I-275 South to I-4 East
Turn off at Exit 1
Make a right onto 21st Street
Make a right onto Palm Avenue
Make a left onto 15th Street
For valet parking, make a left on 9th Avenue
For the parking garage, continue down 15th Street past 7th Ave.
Parking garage entrance is on the left, just past the railroad tracks.
After parking, exit garage on 16th Street side
Continue north on 16th Street to Centro Ybor

From Northeast of Tampa (Temple Terrace, USF, New Tampa, etc.):

Take I-75 South to I-4 West
Turn off at Exit 1
Make a right onto 21st Street
Make a right onto Palm Avenue
Make a left onto 15th Street
For valet parking, make a left on 9th Avenue
For the parking garage, continue down 15th Street past 7th Ave.
Parking garage entrance is on the left, just past the railroad tracks.
After parking, exit garage on 16th Street side
Continue north on 16th Street to Centro Ybor

From South of Tampa (South Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater):

Take I-275 North to I-4 East
Turn off at Exit 1
Make a right onto 21st Street
Make a right onto Palm Avenue
Make a left onto 15th Street
For valet parking, make a left on 9th Avenue
For the parking garage, continue down 15th Street past 7th Ave.
Parking garage entrance is on the left, just past the railroad tracks

From East of Tampa (Brandon, Plant City, Lakeland, Orlando):

Take I-4 West
Turn off at Exit 1
Make a left onto 21st Street
Make a right onto Palm Avenue
Make a left onto 15th Street
For valet parking, make a left on 9th Avenue
For the parking garage, continue down 15th Street past 7th Ave.
Parking garage entrance is on the left, just past the railroad tracks.
After parking, exit garage on 16th Street side
Continue north on 16th Street to Centro Ybor




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