Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tampa, FL

  • The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near Tampa, Florida, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Breweries, History Museums and Parks.
  • From Lettuce Lake Park to Bayshore Boulevard, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tampa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tarpon Springs, Largo, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
  • The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near Tampa, Florida, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Breweries, History Museums and Parks.
  • From Lettuce Lake Park to Bayshore Boulevard, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tampa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tarpon Springs, Largo, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
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Two outdoor speedball courts populated with inflatable obstacles and three woodsball fields with paint grenades and mines
3.8 Miles
86% 463 votes
Baseball Fields 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL 33614 MoreLess Info
Named after George M. Steinbrenner, Steinbrenner Field is a baseball stadium that opened in 1996 and is the full-time home of the Tampa Yankees. The stadium, which also hosts other events such as concerts, seats over 11,000 people and has 13 luxury suites that hold up to 20 people each.
0.0 Miles
69% 71 votes
Landmarks Downtown, Tampa, FL MoreLess Info
Downtown Tampa is home to various museums and performing arts centers, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Area attractions include the Tampa Museum of Art and Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, along with events like the Fall Urban Art Market.
0.3 Miles
97% 670 votes
Movie Theaters 711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Built as a movie palace in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to play its Wurlitzer organ before shows. Most of the movies played are either old or new classics with some independent films presented every month.
3.2 Miles
95% 421 votes
Breweries 3924 West Spruce Street, Tampa, FL 33607 MoreLess Info
Cigar City Brewing is a local craft brewery that produces a large selection of IPA, Ale, and Porter beers. Visitors to the brewery commonly enjoy taking tours of the facility and tasting the many productions in the brewery's tasting room.
1.6 Miles
97% 238 votes
Walking Tours Centro Ybor, Tampa, FL 33629 MoreLess Info
Six days a week, visitors to Ybor City Historic Walking Tours can take a two hour tour of the city with a knowledgeable guide. Some historical features touched on are cigar production, gangsters and the prohibition era.
1.2 Miles
97% 210 votes
Haunted Tours 7th Ave and 16th st., Tampa, FL 33605 MoreLess Info
The Ybor City Ghost Tour provides visitors with a guided nighttime tour through the historic sections of the town. Tours take place nightly and typically last two hours with advance reservations recommended.
1.4 Miles
96% 76 votes
Paddleboarding 2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL MoreLess Info
One of the most notable services of Urban Kai Stand-Up Paddleboarding are their paddleboarding classes which can be customized for the individual skill level of the students involved. Yet, they also offer adventure tours of the local waterways along with fitness and yoga classes.
0.5 Miles
89% 501 votes
History Museums 401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Located in the Tampa Bay Hotel, built in 1891 and a National Historic Landmark, the Henry B. Plant Museum will take you back in time to the Spanish-American War. Beautifully restored, each room contains artifacts, décor and mementos from the bygone era.
0.7 Miles
87% 390 votes
History Museums 801 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Roughly 12,000 years of powerful stories are told at the Tampa Bay History Center through a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Guests can learn about the early exploration of Florida, learn about cattle drives, and view a replica 1920s era cigar store.
0.3 Miles
80% 312 votes
Children's Museums 110 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
The Glazer Children's Museum is a children’s museum dedicated to creating learning environments where children can play and discover. The museum offers several hands-on exhibits as well as educational programs and camps.
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