Northwest Tampa is a suburban area of established neighborhoods and newer communities, anchored by Dale Mabry Highway and the Veterans Expressway. North Dale Mabry Highway is lined with local eateries such as Spacca Napoli, Agave Social, and Everglazed. Residents can easily access Citrus Park Town Center, a large mall with a movie theater, and the lakeside walking paths at Lake Carroll and Lake Rogers. The Upper Tampa Bay Trail runs through Citrus Park, with paved routes for walking, biking, and roller blading. Northwest Tampa gives residents suburban convenience, lakes and trails, and quick connections to downtown and the airport.
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University Area/Westshore (Route 45)
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Armenia/Howard Avenue (Route 14)
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West Tampa (Route 7)
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Kennedy Boulevard/Town N Country (Route 30)
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Route 32)
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Cypress Street (Route 10)
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Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Northwest Tampa located in Tampa?
Northwest Tampa sits in the northwest corner of the city, with Dale Mabry Highway to the east and the Veterans Expressway to the west.
Is Northwest Tampa a good neighborhood to live in Tampa?
Northwest Tampa is a well-connected suburban area with established neighborhoods, lakes, and a wide range of dining and shopping along Dale Mabry Highway. Residents can walk or bike along the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, stroll the paths around Lake Carroll and Lake Rogers, or join the golf community at Carrollwood Country Club. The Veterans Expressway also makes the commute to downtown Tampa and the airport convenient.
What is Northwest Tampa, Tampa known for?
Northwest Tampa is recognized for Carrollwood, one of Tampa Bay’s first suburbs, which helped shape the area’s growth around Dale Mabry Highway. Lakeside neighborhoods, a growing restaurant scene along North Dale Mabry, and shopping at Citrus Park Town Center now define the area.
How far is Northwest Tampa from downtown Tampa?
Northwest Tampa is about 12 miles northwest of downtown Tampa.