NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsOctober 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay travel guide highlights local attractions, dining, and logistics for World Series visitors
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This travel guide outlines local attractions, dining options, and travel logistics across Tampa and St. Petersburg for visitors attending World Series games at Tropicana Field. It highlights waterfront spots, cultural sites, and notable restaurants while reminding travelers to account for traffic between the two cities.
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Visitors attending events at Tropicana Field must navigate travel between Tampa and St. Petersburg, where traffic conditions can impact trip times.
Key Facts
- Game 3 of the World Series is being hosted at Tropicana Field.
- The St. Pete Pier offers waterfront views, walking paths, public art, and restaurants.
- The Dalí Museum features a collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí.
- Central Avenue in St. Petersburg features locally owned businesses, breweries, and art.
- Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is cited as Florida's oldest operating eatery, dating back to 1905, and spans 52,000 square feet.
- Ulele is located along Tampa's Riverwalk and uses a 10-foot diameter barbacoa grill.
- Ferg's in St. Petersburg features over 100 TVs and a capacity of up to 3,000 people.
- Bern's Steak House in South Tampa offers steaks, an extensive wine selection, and a dedicated dessert room.
- Tampa and St. Petersburg are separate cities on opposite sides of Tampa Bay, and traffic can affect travel times between them.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa Bay“The region hosting the World Series games.”locationTampa“City on the opposite side of Tampa Bay from St. Petersburg.”OrganizationFerg’s“A sports bar and event space in St. Petersburg.”locationTropicana Field“The venue hosting Game 3 of the World Series.”locationMilwaukee“Mentioned as a place visitors might travel from.”OrganizationUlele“A waterfront restaurant along Tampa's Riverwalk.”locationYbor City“Tampa's historic neighborhood home to Columbia Restaurant.”locationSouth Tampa“Area where Bern's Steak House is located.”locationCentral Avenue“A neighborhood-focused area featuring local businesses, art, and restaurants.”OrganizationColumbia Restaurant“Florida's oldest operating eatery located in Ybor City.”OrganizationBern's Steak House“A restaurant in South Tampa known for steaks and wine.”locationSt. Petersburg“City where Tropicana Field and the St. Pete Pier are located.”OrganizationThe Dalí Museum“A cultural museum housing a collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí.”