Things You Might Not Know About The Tampa Airport
There has been a lot of renovations done at TPA. This airport is one of a kind! Here are some things you might not know about the Tampa International Airport:…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the new premium economy class onboard the new Qantas A380 flagship the ‘Nancy-Bird Walton’ as she joins the Qantas fleet at Sydney Domestic Airport on September 21, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. The Qantas A380 will feature seating for 450 passengers across four cabins and will commence commercial services from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 20, and from Sydney to Los Angeles on October 24. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)There has been a lot of renovations done at TPA. This airport is one of a kind!
Here are some things you might not know about the Tampa International Airport:
- 40% of all concessions are local
Inside TPA, 40% of all concessions are local. This way visitors can see all of the things that make Tampa the best. Including: Buddy Brew, Ulele, Goody Goody, Mis en Place and FourGreen Fields.
- Home to the only Potbelly Sandwich Works
The Chicago eatery, Potbelly’s Sandwich Works, happens to be the only location South of North Carolina. Some of the best subs and milkshakes!
- Colombia named 5th best airport restaurant in the U.S.
Columbia Restaurant, the restaurant named one of the most historic places to eat in the United States. It was named the 5th best airport restaurant in the country by the Daily Meal. Now I’m hungry for a Cuban sandwich.
- Cigar City was the first active airport brewery
Cigar City Brewing, was the first active airport brewery. Yes, you read that right, they are brewing beers at the airport. In fact, Cigar City Brewing is making exclusive beers just for TPA travelers.
- The only airport PDQ is at TPA
Not only is the PDQ Tampa International Airport location the only one in an airport but it also serves breakfast.
- Signature bar pays tribute to Tampa’s pirate history
Ahoy, the Gasparilla Bar. Yes, this pirate-themed bar is anchored at Airside F paying homage to our plundering history with lots of Captain Morgan.
- A spa in every terminal
There is a Getaway Spa in every terminal of the airport, where you can get massages, manicures, and pedicures in a relaxing environment before you jet off. This makes sense because of how stressed people are before traveling.
- You can get tours of TPA
The guided tours will teach you about the storied history of TPA, its architecture, the public art program, airport security enhancements, and the Tampa Airport Marriott.
More info HERE.
