![]() Alternately, you can always find a parking garage, forget the restaurant thing and visit various historical landmarks, but that's more of a daytime adventure and a totally different experience from the one I'm describing. We strolled approx one mile at night and felt totally safe. BTW - the riverwalk starts at the Armature Building and ends at the Tampa History Museum. Secretly, I will always be grateful that we experienced it before that happens. Given its location, I'm amazed the River's Edge Restaurant isn't bursting at the seams. Moral, think ahead if you want to eat at one of the more popular downtown restaurants. I tried to get reservations at Ulele's but it was booked out for days. ![]() The restaurant does however, have a lovely outdoor bar if you prefer a glass of wine. Truth be told, we were a little disappointed with the quality of the food. Three scenic riversAlafia, Hillsborough and Little Manateewith tidal inlets leading out to open bay water invite endless enjoyment for all ages. An added bonus, if you spend more than $30.00 at the River's Edge Restaurant, valet parking is free. Tampa Bay boasts some of Florida's best natural surroundings for outdoor activities and eco-tourism. ![]() I reserved a table around sunset and was enchanted with what transpired: a tiki bar floated by, cute dogs walked their owners, neon bicycle tires glowed in the dark, hover boarder's whizzed past, joggers jogged, rowers sculled and families strolled as the river metamorphasized from sunny day to glittering night. Things I wanted to know as a tourist: Where does the riverwalk begin and end? Where is the best place to park? Is there free parking ? Is it safe? Are there any good eats? Because dinner at the River's Edge Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel) satisfied my riverwalk desires, I'm going to refer to that experience too. I spent a lot of time researching the Tampa Riverwalk but found limited, spotted and scattered information. ![]()
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