THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Tampa Bay has some of Florida’s best city adventures, but it’s also home to amazing outdoor experiences just minutes from downtown’s glittering towers. Paddling, bird-watching, animal interactions — they’re all waiting for you to discover when you unlock Tampa Bay.
WALK INTO THE WOODS
Explore nature along the paths and boardwalks of major parks just minutes from the excitement of the city. Canoe Florida’s only Class 2 rapids at Hillsborough River State Park (a big deal in a place that’s pretty flat). Flatwoods Conservation Park is a wild oasis surround by suburbia, with extensive bike and running trails. Lettuce Lake Park offers canoeing along the Hillsborough River as well as a boardwalk and tower for spotting wildlife.
EMPOWER ADVENTURES
Awaken your spirit of adventure on a 2.5-hour guided zip line experience where you’ll encounter over 3,000′ of zip line and highly acclaimed aerial challenges. You’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the beautiful open waters of Tampa Bay, local wildlife, and everything Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve has to offer.
URBAN KAI
Join Urban Kai for the perfect guided tour featuring a beautiful preserve right behind the shop! You will paddle around spectacular mangroves, with wildlife including manatees, dolphins and birds. The paddling trail provides an up-close look at these fantastic ecosystems and seagrass beds.
HILLSBOROUGH RIVER STATE PARK
Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with 7.3 miles of nature trails and magnificent wildlife viewing. Discover a breathtaking oasis of natural and historical significance. Kayak and canoe adventures await in the rare Florida Class II River rapids throughout hiking trails.
EBOATS
Experience Tampa in a distinctly styled electric boat. Rent one of our virtually silent, easy-to-operate, environmentally friendly boats today and enjoy Tampa from our perspective. Head out to get your heart pumping or coast leisurely on the Hillsborough River.
TAMPA RIVERWALK RENTALS
Already downtown and don’t want to put on real shoes? Located adjacent the Convention Center and the Pirate Water Taxi hub, Tampa Riverwalk Rentals offers bikes of all sizes, standup paddleboards, and one and two-person kayaks to explore the Hillsborough River around downtown Tampa.
ALAFIA STATE PARK
Mountain biking in Florida? You read that right! Alafia River State Park stands out from the typical flat topography of Florida. Some of the most radical elevation changes in the state are among this reclaimed phosphate mine – making it the ideal spot for biking adventure seekers.
MANATEE VIEWING CENTER
Visit our local sea cow friends! TECO power station’s warm water has drawn manatees by the hundreds and an expansive boardwalk gives you a great view of manatees lolling about in the warmth. The manatees share their bathing grounds with skates, rays, and spinner sharks.