Fire it up at the Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival. The unique festival celebrates the culture of the historic Tampa neighborhood and the cigar industry. Festival goers enjoy the world's finest cigars, on-site broadcast of the Cigar Dave Show, NCAA action on a big screen and a lot more.
Tour a city built by dreamers and schemers at Ybor City Historic Walking Tours. You'll meet guide Lonnie Herman, spinner of tall tales about the city's shady past, colorful characters and sunny future. Tours depart weekdays, or by appointment, in front of the Vicente Martinez-Ybor statue at Centro Ybor.
Want to see a sea cow? Head over to the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. Stand on the observation platform to see hundreds of manatees swimming below, each weighing about 2000 pounds and measuring up to12 feet long. Afterwards, stroll down the 900 foot Tidal Walkway Nature Trail to see vibrant birds and animal life in their natural habitat.