Bayshore Boulevard

Bayshore Boulevard, linking South Tampa and downtown, skirts Tampa Bay and boasts the world's longest continuous sidewalk. It is about four and a half miles in length. One side of the drive is lined with stately historic homes and modern towering condominiums while the other offers a fabulous view of Tampa Bay. The area is popular among tourists and locals out for their morning exercise. On any given day you might see joggers, skaters and bikers out on their daily quest for exercise while others come just to soak up the sunshine and the view. Views of the bay and mansions along the walkway bring crowds of people, particularly tourists, out to enjoy the stroll.

Bayshore is also the location for the annual Gasparilla Parade. Parade-goers line the boulevard to see Jose Gaspar and his band of unruly pirates sail into Tampa Bay to invade the city and take to the streets. After the parade, a street party is held downtown to celebrate.

There is a plaque at the southern end of Bayshore Boulevard that tells the story of Tampa's original streetcar company called the Bayshore Boulevard of Dreams. The area attracts tourists wanting to know more about the history of the city.