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“Tampa is a laid-back city with a vibrant arts scene and plenty of opportunities for adventure. Busch Gardens offers thrills for families and risk-averse adrenaline junkies, as does the domed IMAX theatre of the Museum of Science and Industry. Spend a day touring Tampa’s many art museums, then cheer on your favourite Tampa Bay team at a home game. Get up close and personal with the majestic lions, tigers, and leopards of the Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary.” Trip Advisors Guide to Tampa

Places To Stay

There are a variety of places to stay close to Florida School of Woodwork they include:

AirBnB

These are some suggested places that are close to the School.  The first two are owned by the School.

Barrymore Hotel
813 223 1351

“The Barrymore Hotel is located on the east bank of the Hillsborough River along the Tampa Riverwalk. The style of our 14-story Tampa hotel focuses on the arts and culture of our city, with a boutique-inspired atmosphere in the heart of downtown Tampa’s Arts District.”

The Floridan 
813 255 1700

“The Floridan Palace Hotel is a national landmark hotel located at 905 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida. On March 19, 1996, the City of Tampa designated the hotel as a local landmark and landmark site.”

Courtyard by Marriott 
813 229 1100

“Located in the heart of downtown, we are here to make your stay in Tampa most enjoyable. Just a few blocks from our hotel, you will find the Tampa Convention Center, Cruise Terminals, Amalie Arena, Port of Tampa, Channelside, Ybor City and the Florida Aquarium.”

Bars & Restaurants

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There is a wide variety of restaurants in Tampa from well-known chain locations to fabulous local eateries. We highly recommend dining in one of our local and independent neighbor restaurants, such as Foundation Coffee, Café Hey, and

While in class, our students can enjoy coffee, tea, and filtered water.

Note:  Please bring your own waterbottle.

We usually provide a School Lunch on Mondays and Friday’s of class.  Tues, Wed, Thursday lunch is provided at cost.

You are also welcome to bring a sack lunch on these days.

On some nights (often Thursday), we wander down the street to Hidden Springs Ale Works for a locally crafted pint.

Things To Do

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Tampa is a wonderful and vibrant city to visit. The Downtown area has come alive with parks like the gorgeous Tampa Riverwalk, craft beer and cocktail bars and farm-to-table restaurants and gorgeous restorations to turn-of-the-century buildings.

Whether you enjoy kayaking along the Hillsborough River, taking a dolphin cruise, relaxing on the beach, attending sporting events, puffing on a cigar while enjoying a Cuban coffee or attending a show at the Straz Center, you’ll find no shortage of things to do while in Tampa.

The Tampa Museum of Art is just 5 minutes away and the impressive Dali Museum is within 40 minutes of our workshop. Come see all that Tampa has to offer!

Closest Airports

Tampa airport, things to do in Tampa,

Tampa International Airport – 20 minutes

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St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – 30 minutes

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Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport – 1 hour

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Orlando International Airport – 1.5 hours