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As in most cities, there are parts of Tampa where life is harsh for the residents and tourists need not go. Mind you, I can't recall a single attack on a lost tourist in one of Tampa's "bad" neighborhoods, but there's not much for visitors to see there, anyway.
East Central Tampa is the most neglected part of town and the primary area to avoid. There are tourist destinations right along its edges, so pay attention.
Roughly, East Central is a large rectangle bordered by I-275 on the west, Busch Blvd. on the north, 50th St. (which turns into 56th St.) on the east, and I-4 on the south (see map). Even though the northern edge is across the street from Busch Gardens and the southern edge is across the interstate from downtown and Ybor, those destinations are actually pretty safe.
One more tip on Ybor: you don't want to wander south of 7th Ave. or cross 22nd St. just east of the Columbia Restaurant as the neighborhood gets non-friendly very quickly in those directions.
Like I said, though, if you find yourself driving through these areas, you'll be fine, especially during the day. Sometimes it's good to see how the other side lives. Leave a Comment
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