Sports· nhl
Tampa Bay Lightning
Channelside / Water Street, Tampa|$$$
The two-time Stanley Cup champion Bolts play October through April at Benchmark International Arena (renamed from Amalie Arena in 2025) in the walkable Water Street district. Expect real Tesla coils firing after goals, a rowdy sellout crowd, and dozens of bars and restaurants within a five-minute stroll of the doors.
Why our team sends guests here
Arrive an hour early and start at Sparkman Wharf on the water — it's the best pre-game food-and-drinks scene, two blocks from the arena.
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