Of course, you might alienate some friends back home if you visit Tampa and don't bring back a selection of hand-rolled cigars from one of the shops that line 7th and 8th Avenues. Follow 10Best Like 10Best. About Ybor City In the late 's, thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Italy, and other countries settled in Ybor City to work in the cigar factories and the businesses that supported them.
Eat Ybor is one of the great culinary epicenters of Tampa. Ybor City's Best Restaurants. Stone Soup Company. El Puerto Restaurant and Grill. Gaspar's Grotto. See All. Party In recent years, Ybor has been best-known for its nightclub scene. For those needing to get out of the house, this guide has all the top things to do this weekend in Tampa. From Labor Day in Tampa.
Roaring 20's Speakeasy Experience. An immersive 90min 4 drink experience and food. Be entertained with live music, dancing and action. Kick off your holiday celebrations with the Tree Lighting in Ybor City! One of Tampa's favorite holiday events is the gathering of the community for the annual Christmas tree lighting.
Tampa Family Chiropractic Dr. Eyz Wide Shut Nightclub. Find More Locations. Review for The Anchor Bar by Noah Rating: Absolutely delicious wings and a great atmosphere in a small hole in the wall type bar!
It's a great atmosphere. You can either go outside and play some games or dance on the dance floor inside! In a great location too! Review for Fit Bowl Co. I ordered the "berry power" and it was delicious! There are so many options for mix-ins and toppings, it was hard to choose! Also really liked how they had a student discount. It reminds people that Ybor is more than just a nightlife clubbing party district but instead that Ybor is a treasure.
Pros: Great location in the heart of Ybor City. It is classy but a down to earth bar. Very friendly staff and they host some cool wine events. Cons: It does not have their own parking so you have to park at a nearby lot or parking garage but the location is in the center of all the action. Enter Keyword s :.
Enter a City:. Ybor City Join. The Cuban Club. Ybor Resort and Spa. Ybor Art Studio. The Italian Club. Coast Bike Share. Tabanero Cigars. JC Newman Cigar Factory. Augustine—the oldest city in the United States. For what all you can see, do, eat, and drink, check out my full guide to 1 day in St.
After watching the introductory video at the Ybor City Museum, a tour guide offered to take us on a tour of a casita—a small immigrant home from the early s.
I basically looped around Ybor City, stopping at a few notable sites. These social clubs—also known as Mutual Aid Societies—played a major part in early immigrant life.
They were founded by immigrants, for immigrants and provided medical care, social activities, and a sense of community here in Ybor City for citizens with common backgrounds. These clubs contained cantinas, gymnasiums, entertainment venues, and probably a boat-load of white linen suits. From there I crossed 9 th Avenue and made a very weird stop—the Church of Scientology.
The building being what it was, I intended on merely looking at it from the street and swiftly moving on. However, the building is also something else. Much of the original building has been preserved but security is toight. It pays to have friends in high places at tourism boards. A day in Ybor City is perfect for history lovers since almost everything here is original.
The 0. He was a poet, a journalist, a professor, and a soldier who died fighting for Cuban independence in The park has been owned by the Cuban government since Wow, Cuba is really beautiful this time of year.
Impressive history aside, the food here is phenomenal and almost everything we ordered—sangria, mojito, gazpacho, the salad—was prepared table-side. The prices are way lower than they probably should be, especially for a joint utilizing a tuxedo-clad waitstaff. It was here at the Columbia that I had my first ever Cuban sandwich—a sandwich created here in Ybor City in the s for the Cuban cigar workers to eat on their way to and from the factories. As the immigrant population of Ybor City changed, so did the sandwich—an almost perfect analogy for the city.
Spanish immigrants brought the ham; Italians brought the salami; Cubans brought the pork; Germans and Jews brought the Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Related Content. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More Got It.
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