NewsFox 13 News (WTVT)October 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Guide to Local Dining, Attractions, and Travel Tips for World Series Visitors in Tampa Bay
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This travel guide outlines local restaurants, cultural attractions, and entertainment districts in Tampa Bay for visitors attending World Series games at Tropicana Field. It highlights regional dining options, neighborhood spots, and essential travel planning tips regarding traffic between Tampa and St. Petersburg.
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Visitors traveling between Tampa and St. Petersburg for the World Series must account for travel times and traffic across the bay when planning their itineraries.
Key Facts
- Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg hosts World Series Game 3.
- The St. Pete Pier offers waterfront walking paths, views, and public art.
- The Dalí Museum holds a collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí near the ballpark.
- Central Avenue features locally owned businesses, breweries, and art.
- Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City dates back to 1905 and is described as the world's largest Spanish restaurant, covering 52,000 square feet.
- Ulele serves food cooked on a 10-foot diameter barbacoa grill along Tampa's Riverwalk.
- Ferg's in St. Petersburg operates as a sports bar and event space with over 100 televisions and a capacity of up to 3,000 people.
- Bern's Steak House in South Tampa is noted for steaks, an extensive wine selection, and a dessert room.
- Tampa and St. Petersburg are located on opposite sides of Tampa Bay, and traffic can impact travel times between the two cities.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSunoco“Former gas station site for Ferg's.”PersonSalvador Dalí“Artist whose collection is housed in the museum.”locationTampa Bay“Region hosting visitors for the World Series.”locationTampa“City located across the bay from St. Petersburg.”OrganizationFerg’s“Sports bar and event space in St. Petersburg.”locationTropicana Field“Venue hosting World Series Game 3.”locationMilwaukee“Example point of origin for visiting travelers.”OrganizationUlele“Waterfront restaurant along Tampa's Riverwalk.”locationYbor City“Historic neighborhood in Tampa.”locationSouth Tampa“Location of Bern's Steak House.”locationCentral Avenue“Neighborhood-focused area with local businesses and art.”OrganizationColumbia Restaurant“Florida's oldest operating eatery located in Ybor City.”OrganizationBern's Steak House“Dining establishment in South Tampa.”OrganizationSt. Pete Pier“Waterfront destination for walking and views.”locationSt. Petersburg“City hosting Tropicana Field and downtown attractions.”OrganizationThe Dalí Museum“Cultural attraction featuring works by Salvador Dalí.”