Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Tampa has big-city problems with homelessness, panhandlers and crime. Both downtown
and Ybor City are safe in themselves, but they are bordered by tough neighborhoods; don't
wander aimlessly. Panhandlers tend to gather on the median at stoplights and approach
drivers; to end a solicitation, simply shake your head.
MEDIA
The Tampa Bay area has two major daily newspapers.
St Petersburg Times
MEDIA
(
www.tampabay.com
)
Tampa Tribune
MEDIA
(
www.tbo.com
)
MEDICAL SERVICES
Tampa General Hospital
HOSPITAL/MEDICAL
813-844-7000;
www.tgh.org
;
1 Tampa General Circle, Davis Island;
24hr)
South of downtown on Davis Island.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau
TOURIST INFORMATION
813-223-1111;
www.visittampabay.com
; 615 Channelside Dr;
10am-5:30pm
Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun)
The visitor center has good free maps and lots of information. Book hotels directly
through the website.
Visitor Center
TOURIST INFORMATION
813-241-8838;
www.ybor.org
;
1600 E 8th Ave;
10am-5pm Mon-Sat, from noon
Sun)