Tampa was originally founded as a port city. Easy access through the Tampa Bay out into the Gulf of Mexico made Tampa and a great import and export location for the railroads of the late 1800s. For many generations downtown Tampa was the hub of those ports. It is not until recently that Downtown Tampa has become a more recognizable skyline, and now it’s like I hear about a new condo development for downtown Tampa every single week.

The downtown area of Tampa is divided into four different districts, make sure to watch our video about the area. Although there are four distinct districts, the area is still quite small. This downtown area is right in the middle of the city. It is home to great dining and entertainment along with the stadium that hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning.