Money continues to sing the praises of Tampa. In its annual guide on the best places to live in America, the editors listed Historic Ybor City as a top-tier destination.
“Also known as Cigar City, Ybor is located just north of the harbor, Port Tampa Bay, and is a historic melting pot of Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrants,” writes the editorial team at Money. “The local architecture, art and cuisine are all the richer for it. A main street — 7th Avenue — dissects the neighborhood and boasts boutique shops, award-winning food, lively venues and cozy cafes; many tucked inside old, impeccably-preserved cigar factories.”
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A vibrant hub of restaurants, markets, bars and shops
Ybor is one of the most walkable areas in Tampa and, by Florida standards, has ample public transit options. A free streetcar system connects Ybor to downtown. From the port, a cross-bay ferry zips you to neighboring St. Petersburg in under an hour. Also in the works is a high-speed rail system that’s planned to connect Ybor directly to Orlando and then to Miami.
More biking infrastructure is planned to better connect the neighborhood to other Tampa hotspots, and a massive development project —which will turn Ybor’s waterfront area into a walkable district with thousands of new homes, green space, a boardwalk, and a pier — was just announced in 2023.
See Money’s full report here. Two fun events coming soon not to miss: The Indie Flea and The Cuban Sandwich Festival.
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New business to visit in Ybor City:
- The Attic Cafe Ybor City
- Cheeseology DIY cheesemaking studio
- Wicked Sweet Sugar Boutique
- Black English Bookstore
- Trellis Pub and Lounge
- Flan Factory
- Ten Rooms Ybor
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