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Tampa Convention Center

Entrances & Drop-Off Locations

Entrances

The Tampa Convention Center has two event entrances and one administrative entrance.

Franklin Street - Main Entrance
Franklin Street - Main Entrance

Multi-door entrance located across the street from the Tampa Convention Center Garage.

Channel Entry
Channel Entry

Double-door entrance most directly accessed from the Front Drive parking area. It is located close to the waterfront between two sets of escalators.

Admin Entry
Administrative Entrance

Double-door entrance located across the street from the Tampa Convention Center Garage just before the main entrance.

Drop-Off

For your convenience and safety, following are the best locations to drop off and pick up attendees.

Front Drive
Front Drive

Tampa Convention Center Front Drive directly located off Franklin Street, just past the Convention Center building. This is the best location to drop-off persons with disabilities. There is a rideshare/Uber/Lyft/taxi drop-off spot just beyond the entrance to Front Drive at 333 S. Franklin St., across from Water Street.

Harpoon Harry's Drop-Off/Pick-Up
Harpoon Harry's Drop-Off/Pick-Up Spots

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Spots are located in front of Harpoon Harry's Crab House, including for ADA visitors and rideshare/Uber/Lyft/taxi passengers.

225 S. Franklin Street (intersection of S. Franklin St. and Channelside Drive)

Selmon Expressway Bill Changer Parking Lot
Selmon Expressway Bill Changer Parking Lot

Parking area located just outside the Convention Center Parking Garage, with easy through access and just steps away from the Main Entrance.

202 S. Tampa Street (South Tampa & South Franklin Streets)

Selmon Expressway West Parking Lot
Selmon Expressway West (1) Parking Lot

Parking area located just outside the Convention Center Parking Garage, with easy through access and just steps away from the Main Entrance.

301 S. Florida Avenue (Entrance: Intersection of Tampa & Brorein Streets)


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