DESTINATIONS TAMPA THE US 10.00: Tampa Bay Water Bikes 11.00: Riverwalk


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co-working space to see horseshoes unearthed during the renovation. oxfordexchange.com


10.00: Since the construction of the Riverwalk, Tampa’s residents have been saddling up in droves, and you can now cycle along the river – literally. Head to riverfront Franklin Street and hop on a Tampa Bay Water Bike. A 90-minute session costs £21. You’ll gain a unique perspective on the city and might just spot a manatee or dolphin. tampawaterbikes.com


11.00: Time for some cycling on dry land. The Riverwalk is a cyclist’s paradise – a flat trail that hugs the banks of the river. And in Tampa, you’l l never be far from a Coast Bike Share bicycle stand. The bikes are cheap and wonderfully easy to use – simply unlock them using your phone. A pedal along the Riverwalk is a great way to check out the city’s finest public art, including Laura with Bun, a huge iron sculpture of a woman’s head by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. You’ll


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You can now cycle along the river – literally – and you might spot a manatee or dolphin


find it outside the Tampa Museum of Art. Speaking of which, pass the museum at night and you’ll see the spectacular light installation adorning its exterior walls. coastbikeshare.com


12.00: Finish your ride at the Heights Public Market, which opened this year. This achingly hip food hall has every type of cuisine, ranging from flash-frozen (courtesy of liquid nitrogen) ice cream at Astro Ice Cream Co, to Cuban sandwiches at Hemingway’s Modern Cuban Cuisine. The sandwiches are made with Cuban bread, ham, salami and mustard – just


like the originals, created in the late 1800s to feed cigar factory workers. Authentic versions use mustard not mayonnaise because until the early 1900s, refrigerators were a rarity, so mayo was, too. armatureworks.com/heights-market


13.00: Flag down a yellow Pirate Water Taxi, which is a cheap ($20 for adult day passes, $10 for children) and fun way to get around. Crew members have names such as Salty Sam, while the captain wears a huge pirate hat. piratewatertaxi.com


14.00: Hop off at the recently expanded Tampa Bay History Center, a sprawling tribute to 12,000 years of Florida history. Work your way upwards from the spectacular lobby, starting with the second level, with its galleries focusing on Florida’s first people and Tampa’s connections with cigar production. The third level takes a closer look at those who shaped the state, while the fourth is home to the Treasure Seekers gallery, filled


11.00: Tampa Museum of Art


PICTURES: BRIAN ADAMS PHOTO; PEDRO CASTELLANO


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