You don’t really know your community until you’ve walked it.

There’s nothing better for the environment than putting the car keys in a drawer, throwing on a pair of sneakers and hitting the pavement. Studies have show that compact, walkable communities allow people to make fewer trips in their cars, travel less to meet their everyday needs, and thus reduce their contribution to climate change. The question really is - is your neighborhood walkable? Up until recently, many people did not think of Tampa as a walkable city, but with recent renovation efforts, improved urban planning and the advent of new museums and waterfront projects, things are really changing.

The Tampa Downtown Partnership and its partners invite you to enjoy learning more about your active downtown community while realizing the wellness benefits of outdoor activity. “Do The LOCAL Motion” is a free program that combines fitness with culture and community.

Free guided walking tours are offered twice per month, Fridays from 12-1pm, meeting at Twiggs and Franklin Streets adjacant to the Friday Downtown Market. A different route and theme is offered each time, with frequent guest tour guides offering their unique insights about downtown.

Plus the 1st Friday of each month come early to browse our "Do the Local Motion Village" from 10am -2pm.

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