Everything Trivia
Browse Trivia
Geography

51 Tampa Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Mar 2025·6 min read
Tampa Trivia

  1. 1In which state is Tampa located?

  2. 2Which body of water borders Tampa to the west?

  3. 3What is the name of Tampa's NHL team?

  4. 4Which famous pirate festival is celebrated annually in Tampa?

  5. 5Tampa is known for its variant of which Spanish dish?

  6. 6Which major university is located in Tampa?

  7. 7Tampa's airport is recognized by which three-letter code?

  8. 8Which popular theme park features animals and thrill rides in Tampa?

  9. 9In which year did Tampa officially become a city?

  10. 10What is the tallest building in Tampa?

  11. 11Which famous cigar-producing neighborhood is in Tampa?

  12. 12Which long bridge connects Tampa with St. Petersburg?

  13. 13In terms of land area, is Tampa the largest city in its county?

  14. 14What is the main river flowing through Tampa?

  15. 15Which animal is the mascot for the University of South Florida?

  16. 16Which Tampa museum focuses on science and industry?

  17. 17Is Tampa typically affected by hurricanes?

  18. 18Which major U.S. military base is located near Tampa?

  19. 19What MLB team holds its spring training in Tampa?

  20. 20Which fruit is celebrated with a festival in nearby Plant City?

  21. 21How many Super Bowl championships have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won up to 2021?

  22. 22Which zoo is located in Tampa?

  23. 23What is the name of Tampa's historic theater that's a U.S. National Historic Landmark?

  24. 24Which district is known for its nightlife and is near downtown Tampa?

  25. 25Which highway runs through Tampa and connects Miami to Tampa?

  26. 26Which tropical storm caused significant damage to Tampa in 1921?

  27. 27In what decade did Tampa experience a major boom due to the cigar industry?

  28. 28Which famous sandwich chain was founded in Tampa in 1983?

  29. 29What is the average annual temperature in Tampa?

  30. 30Which popular aquarium is located in Tampa?

  31. 31Tampa is part of which county?

  32. 32Which green space is considered Tampa's oldest park?

  33. 33Which popular island beach is near Tampa?

  34. 34Which famous railroad and shipping magnate played a key role in Tampa's development?

  35. 35What is the name of Tampa's major league soccer team?

  36. 36Which historic hotel, now a museum, was built by Henry B. Plant?

  37. 37Which major interstate cuts directly through Tampa?

  38. 38What popular children's museum can be found in Tampa?

  39. 39Which water park is associated with Busch Gardens?

  40. 40Tampa falls under which climatic zone?

  41. 41Which major event did Tampa host in 2021?

  42. 42Is Tampa more populated than Miami?

  43. 43Which famous American author visited Ybor City for its cigars?

  44. 44Which famous 19th-century pirate is said to have visited the Tampa area?

  45. 45Which island separates Tampa Bay from the Gulf of Mexico?

  46. 46Which bay area near Tampa is known for its natural beauty and is a prime location for bird watching?

  47. 47Which historic streetcar system connects downtown Tampa, Channelside, and Ybor City?

  48. 48How many bridges connect Tampa with its neighboring city, Clearwater?

  49. 49Which famous NFL quarterback led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win in 2021?

  50. 50Which key economic sector is centered around Port Tampa Bay?

  51. 51What major annual event in Tampa showcases fast cars and celebrates automotive culture?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Florida
  2. 2. Tampa Bay
  3. 3. Tampa Bay Lightning
  4. 4. Gasparilla Pirate Festival
  5. 5. Cuban sandwich
  6. 6. University of South Florida
  7. 7. TPA
  8. 8. Busch Gardens
  9. 9. 1887
  10. 10. 100 North Tampa
  11. 11. Ybor City
  12. 12. Sunshine Skyway Bridge
  13. 13. No
  14. 14. Hillsborough River
  15. 15. Bull
  16. 16. MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
  17. 17. Yes
  18. 18. MacDill Air Force Base
  19. 19. New York Yankees
  20. 20. Strawberry
  21. 21. 2
  22. 22. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
  23. 23. Tampa Theatre
  24. 24. Channelside
  25. 25. I-75
  26. 26. Tampa Bay Hurricane
  27. 27. 1880s
  28. 28. Firehouse Subs
  29. 29. 73°F
  30. 30. Florida Aquarium
  31. 31. Hillsborough County
  32. 32. Plant Park
  33. 33. Clearwater Beach
  34. 34. Henry B. Plant
  35. 35. Tampa Bay Rowdies
  36. 36. Tampa Bay Hotel
  37. 37. I-275
  38. 38. Glazer Children's Museum
  39. 39. Adventure Island
  40. 40. Humid subtropical
  41. 41. Super Bowl LV
  42. 42. No
  43. 43. Ernest Hemingway
  44. 44. José Gaspar
  45. 45. Anna Maria Island
  46. 46. Tampa Bay Estuary
  47. 47. TECO Line Streetcar
  48. 48. 3
  49. 49. Tom Brady
  50. 50. Shipping
  51. 51. Tampa Bay International Auto Show

Keep Going