�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Tampa Water Bikes and Sail Pavilion: There are a few options for watercraft rentals at the dock located just outside the Tampa Convention Center. Tampa Water Bikes are a unique option to have some fun and get some exercise (especially if you're taking the water taxi everywhere). Situated atop two pontoons, the bikes are deceptively stable, easy to peddle, and allow time for a full appreciation of Tampa's beauty from the water. And, once you're all biked out, it's just a short walk up the dock to Sail Pavilion — a popular, dog-friendly place to sit outside and watch the sunset while enjoying a Riverwalk Runner or other specialty cocktail. Tampa Bay History Center: The Tampa Bay History Center is located at the southernmost terminus of the Riverwalk and has a lot of interesting exhibits to appease everyone in the family — including military uniforms and weapons, Native American artifacts, a mock town with explorable buildings, and a video explaining "Cowmen and Crackers" to �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� space for temporary exhibits which, when we went, was the nightmare-inducing "Finding Fairyland: Rediscovering Tampa's Lost Theme Park" — a collection of old theme park rides and statues in various states of disrepair. Particularly terrifying was Snow White, the Seven Dwarves and Evil Queen who all seemed to have jumped straight out of a Wes Craven movie, and may or may not come to life at night. Columbia Cafe: Columbia Restaurant in Ybor is the oldest restaurant in Florida. Columbia, which opened in 1905, has been serving Cuban sandwiches to Tampa residents for well over a century, making it a perfect dining choice housed in the Tampa Bay History Center. There's a great, if somewhat small, dining area and bar decked out in rich, ornately carved wood located next to the lobby, but the real gem here is the patio area overlooking the Riverwalk and Garrison Channel separating downtown from Harbour Island. Unchanged for the past 112 years, the Cuban sandwich is a must-order. Both the 1905 salad and pitchers of sangria are made right at the table which makes for a fun experience, especially if you have guests. Our go-to dessert is the bread pudding, but we tried the Mango Mousse Cake on this trip, and it was sweet and light and made for a perfect end of day treat. We could have spent two entire days and I encourage everyone to take advantage of what is available in our own backyard this summer. Riverwalk FUN FACTS • Historic Monument Trail Bust are set at the exact height of the person honored to represent the person’s actual height • Ulele Spring @ Water Works Park was the original source of drinking water for City of Tampa • The current Ulele Restaurant building was the original water pump station for City of Tampa • Over 2,000 pavers have been personally engraved along the Riverwalk • RiverGate Tower is exactly the midway point along the 2.4 miles of Riverwalk • 7 waterfront parks are adjacent to the Riverwalk and vary in uses and activities • The Sail Pavilion @ the Tampa Convention Center was originally a decorative water fountain • Riverwalk concept was born in 1976 as a Bicentennial project for the City of Tampa • Final segment of the 2.4 miles was opened in June of 2016 • Shade structures over Kennedy Plaza �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� shade on the Riverwalk during peak sun/ warm times.
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