Neighborhood · Tampa

Tampa Heights

Historic riverfront neighborhood north of downtown with Armature Works, Water Works Park and early homes

Tampa Heights is one of Tampa's oldest neighborhoods, a district of historic houses just north of downtown on the Hillsborough River.

The riverfront is the neighborhood's redevelopment focus.

TampaUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Armature Works
  • Water Works Park
  • Ulele Spring
  • Historic bungalow streets
  • Riverwalk northern end

Good for

  • Riverfront walks
  • Park days
  • Historic home strolls
  • Event nights

Landmarks

  • Armature Works
  • Water Works Park
  • Ulele Spring
  • Clara Frye memorial garden
  • Tampa Heights Historic District
  • Palm Avenue Baptist Church

Getting there

Tampa Heights adjoins downtown to the north, and the Tampa Riverwalk connects Armature Works and Water Works Park south to Curtis Hixon Park on foot or by bike. Drivers reach it from I-275 and the downtown street grid.

Where to eat, drink and play in Tampa Heights

15 places in Tampa Heights made our Tampa Bay guides, including Armature Works, Kōsen, Rocca. Each one links to the guide that picked it.

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Graze

Breakfast all day on the Riverwalk or in South Tampa
1910 N Ola Ave (Armature Works) and 2217 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
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Coffee & Sweets
Things to Do

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Upcoming events in Tampa Heights

Armature Works Run Club with Fit2Run
Free
Armature Works Run Club with Fit2Run
Wed, Nov 4

Nearby areas

Ybor CityNational Historic Landmark district of cigar-era brick buildings, social clubs and Seventh Avenue nightlifeNorth TampaBroad north-of-downtown area anchored by USF, Busch Gardens, MOSI and the Fowler Avenue corridorDowntown TampaHillsborough River core of Tampa with the Riverwalk, museums, Channelside and Water StreetChannel DistrictWaterfront district of cruise terminals, aquarium, arena and apartment towers east of downtown

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