Starting college is a big adventure—and getting to know your new neighborhood is part of the fun. Whether you’re looking for the best coffee to fuel late-night study sessions, a cozy spot to hang out with friends or a nearby place to get your bike fixed, we’ve got you covered.
This page is your local guide to the businesses and spots students love. All within easy reach of campus, these places can help you settle in, explore the area and feel more connected to your new community.
Bank of America
locations: 3030 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephones Number: (813) 875-9898
Chase
locations: 300 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (800) 306-2653
Fifth Third Bank
locations: 201 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 306-2653
PNC Wealth Management
locations: 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 1500, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (844) 749-2854
Sun Trust
locations: 601 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 261-3590
The Bank of Tampa
locations: 202 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 872-1224
Wells Fargo Bank
locations: 214 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 276-6165
AT&T
locations: 1000 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Telephones Number: (813) 879-0163
Boost mobiles
locations: 4058 Fiesta Plaza #108, Tampa, FL 33607
Telephones Number: (813) 443-5636
Cricket Wireless
locations: 4058 Fiesta Plaza Ste. 110, Tampa, FL 33607
Telephones Number: (813) 348-9333
Metro by T-mobiles
locations: 1120 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 402-2980
Verizon Wireless
locations: 714 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
CVS
locations: 611 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 259-9911
Publix Pharmcy
locations: 1105 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 241-3413
Walgreens
locations: 315 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 251-3939
Walmart Neighborhood Market Pharmacy
locations: 1601 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 254-6125
BayCare Urgent Care
locations: 1155 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Telephones Number: (813) 609-3666
MinuteClinic
locations: 611 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 259-9911
South Tampa Immediate Care
locations: 602 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 253-2113
ALDI
locations: 2100 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones: (855) 955-2534
Publix
locations: 243 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 251-1173
Sprouts Farmers Market
locations: 101 W 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones: (813) 807-3146
Walmart
locations: 1601 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 254-6125
Tampa Police Department
locations: 411 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 276-3200
Marion Transit Center
locations: 211 N. Marion St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 254-4278
Sunshine Line Transportation
locations: 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 272-7272
TECO Line Streetcar System
locations: 603-611 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 254-4278
Downtowner mobiles App
Alessi Bakery
locations: 2909 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33609
Telephones: (813) 879-4544
Armature Works
locations: 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 250-3725
Bartaco
locations: 1601 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 258-8226
Bella's Italian Cafe
locations: 1413 S. Howard Ave., #100, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 254-3355
Cava
locations: 1001 Water St. Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 687-5001
Second locations: 936 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 587-0172
Chill Bros Scoop Shop
locations: 1910 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Telephones Number: (813) 247-2767
Daily Eats
locations: 901 S. Howard Ave,. Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 868-3335
Dough Nation
locations: 11642 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
Telephones Number: (813) 374-5052
Eddie and Sam's N.Y. Pizza
locations: 203 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 229-8500
First Watch
locations: 400 N. Tampa St #100, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (352) 424-6284
Fresh Kitchen
locations: 1350 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 280-0515
Green Lemon
locations: 915 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 868-5463
Kelp Sushi Joint
locations: 3401 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629
Telephones Number: (813) 831-2222
Koto Japanese Steakhouse
locations: 533 S. Howard Ave., #4, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 964-6808
Oak & Ola
locations: 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 773-1901
Oxford Exchange
locations: 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 253-0222
Panera Bread
locations: 701 S. Howard Ave. STE 104, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 253-5888
Santoro's Pizzeria
locations: 1329 W. Cass St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones: (813) 687-7100
Sweetgreen
locations: 722 S. Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones: (813) 680-4050
Taco Dirty
locations: 2221 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 341-7900
Xtreme Juice
locations: 619 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33609
Telephones Number: (813) 879-6033
Water + Flour
locations: 1015 S. Howard Ave,. Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones: (813) 521-8406
Clearwater Beach
locations: 490 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater, FL 33767
Cross Bay Ferry
locations: 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (727) 273-6877
Glazer Children's Museum
locations: 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Numer: (813) 443-3861
Henry B. Plant Museum
locations: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephones Number: (813) 254-1891
Indian Shores Beach
locations: 47 12th Ave. N., Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Museum of Science and Industry
locations: 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617
Telephones Number: (813) 987-6000
Redington Beach
locations: 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
St. Pete Beach
locations: 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Tampa Bay History Center
locations: 801 Water St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 228-0097
Tampa Riverwalk
locations: Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 221-1539
Tampa Theatre
locations: 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 274-8981
The Florida Aquarium
locations: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 273-4000
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
locations: 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephones Number: (813) 221-2222
Treasure Island Beach
locations: 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
locations: 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33604
Telephones Number: (813) 935-8552
