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Local Attractions for Conference Attendees

Welcome to Tampa! 

Below are some suggestions for things to do while you are here for the Present Tense / Future Possibilites Conference on February 13, 2026. We hope you will have a wonderful and memorable stay in Tampa!

Hotels

USF has a curated list of hotels that are near to campus, including those that might offer discounted rates for those visiting campus.

Eat and Drink

Felicitous Coffee and Tea

Olive Tree by Chef Yousef

Kaleisia Tea Lounge

Angora Mediterranean Grill

Thai Ruby

Queen of Sheba

The Independent 

Vegan International Co.

Columbia Restaurant

Bagels Plus

Foxtail Coffee

USF MSC Food Court

USF MSC Restaurants

USF Campus Publix

Sprouts

Outdoors

Lettuce Lake Park

Flatwoods Conservation Park (cycling trails - paved and off-road)

USF Botanical Gardens

Other Suggestions

Visit Tampa

Visit Tampa Bay

The Tampa Experience Guide