Tampa Riverwalk: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park & Pirate Water Taxi Cruises

About this adventure

Hugging the eastern bank of the Hillsborough River, the Tampa Riverwalk is a vibrant 2.6-mile continuous pedestrian promenade connecting downtown Tampa's finest family cultural attractions. Winter is the ideal season to stroll, bike, or push strollers along the open-air riverfront, taking in sparkling water views, passing rowing crews, and public art installations. The Riverwalk connects Armature Works food hall, the Straz Performing Arts Center, Glazer Children's Museum, the Tampa Museum of Art, and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, where kids can run freely on wide manicured lawns and play in interactive fountain splash areas. For an extra thrill, families can board the Pirate Water Taxi, a fleet of yellow boats offering hop-on hop-off service at 15 distinct stops along the river and Channelside waterfront.