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Tampa Postcard Mural

Tourist attraction

This vibrant, retro-chic wall art by Carl Cowden III was commissioned in 2003 & repainted in 2012. People often mention Tampa, mural, photo, picture, Great, parking, spot, great, front, city,


Address

1102 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (385 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Tampa (19) mural (17) photo (17) picture (13) Great (11) parking (10) spot (9) great (8) front (7) city (7)
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  • 5/5 Melissa P. 1 year ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Super fun spot to get your touristy Tampa picture done! It's easy to miss as the road curves but it's well lit at night. There is a parking lot right in front of it that will provide the best angles but if it's full, it's harder to get a good pic. Definitely recommend stopping here as it will only take you 5 minutes to add to your mural postcard collection!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert D. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Really cool art and iconic place in our home town. Backdrop for band photos
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dustin M. 2 years ago on Google
    While known for the Tampa postcard mural, two block away at Portico is Homeless Jesus. Definitely take a look at that as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cliff B. 1 year ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Great place to take pictures and showcase Tampa. We have done some cool photos with some exotic cars here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Steve H. 3 years ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Cool tourist or local photo spot, but there is a no parking sign right in front to prevent great pictures that can be ignored if feeling lucky. If cars are parked in adjacent lot good luck trying to get a decent pic when busy. Try a Sunday morning before everyone wakes up for less hassle.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Deborah H. 6 years ago on Google • 146 reviews
    Fun, funky hotel with board games, and a friendly atmosphere. We stopped in just to see the the place. Lots of photo ops & pool on the beach. Worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Tatum S. 2 years ago on Google
    This little mural was adorable!! Easy to find and there was lots of parking right across from it. There isn’t a ton of traffic so you don’t have to wait for cars to pass to get the photo. Glad I was able to visit this cute spot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Serkan O. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice picture and background for photos good job:)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R Johnson Real Estate & I. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool mural which was commissioned by the Public Arts Program and painted by Carl Cowden III. It was originally painted in 2003 and repainted in 2012. Go there after business hours if you want to take a good pic. Seems like many like to take a pic of their car in front of the mural, myself included.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave v. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an amazing time taking a great picture over here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tye C. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cute photo op spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felicia F. 8 months ago on Google • 115 reviews
    Every time I travel to a new city, I take a new cover photo and new profile picture for Facebook. This Tampa postcard mural was fire for my cover photo!!! It wasn't a super busy area. There is literally a parking lot directly in front of it. I didn't even have to pay because I hopped out, snapped a photo, and hopped back in. Easy peasy!!

  • 5/5 Rafael Vergne V. 2 months ago on Google • 104 reviews New
    When I entered Tampa I felt the city was young, determined, a city willing to grow, to qualify, I see Tampa as a young city with great potential, but really great potential! Passing the bridges, seeing the sea and feeling it all from a 1996 Road King was phenomenal! In this photo of this post, I opened a pleasant phase of discovery in my life! Thank you Tampa! See you soon!

  • 5/5 Dan S. 7 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Great art. Traffic can be heavy, making it difficult to get pictures. Avoid heavy traffic times.

  • 5/5 S C. 6 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Great spot to grab a quick picture. Easy to get to and was not crowded at all. Well worth it

  • 5/5 Brandon L. 4 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    This is an amazing piece of artwork located in downtown Tampa. If your in the city visiting or just enjoying the day, stop by and capture a photo of this awesome spot in the heart of downtown Tampa Bay!

  • 4/5 Stacy Ann P. 9 months ago on Google
    Very artistic mural to capture a “we’ve been here” moment!

  • 5/5 Jordan CARRERO P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In very nice detail in the city (Original) En detalle muy bonito en la ciudad

  • 5/5 Joffy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a photo shoot here. It's a nostalgic spot. If u come to Tampa u must get ur postcard pic

  • 5/5 Michael Mac T. 4 years ago on Google
    Fresh look #souvenir 📸

  • 5/5 Le V. 2 years ago on Google
    Hellooo!! Visiting from miami beach to see the rolling stones concert, next day we went to downtown tampa to have a memory of the post card mural which is a replica of the post card that I have in my fridge from my first trip to the city about eight years ago. Very well done, colorful, original... Here our pics ! ! !

  • 5/5 Traci B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Mural! Great souvenir.❤

  • 5/5 Jesper H. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    What a beautyfull painting 👏👏👏 a great moment for Instagram is possible here.

  • 4/5 Wallace C. 8 months ago on Google
    If you are passing by the place it is fine, but if you are going to detour to see it, it is not worth it!

  • 5/5 Latrice D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to take a nice photo!

  • 5/5 Bao Anh D. 1 year ago on Google
    Opposite car parking … very convenient to have few photos shots and check-in this place. Just 5 minutes needs

  • 5/5 Autumn C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of our favorite murals to take motorcycle photos in front of. And to take visitors to, so they have an iconic tampa picture to post.

  • 5/5 Buddy S. 1 year ago on Google
    We love to stop by when we’re in the area for a selfie 🤳 . OlllllllO

  • 5/5 Joshua B. 4 years ago on Google
    Little, but still awesome. We had a blast in Tampa...a few hiccups later, we left heading for the desert oasis called Phoenix Arizona... somebody pinch me. Saltwater Soul and 5 hours from the nearest beach??? We'll see how long I make it 😉

  • 5/5 Norman STEVE C. 1 year ago on Google
    Gr8 place to take a pic if your on vacation, or passing threw. Keep an eye out for one way streets.

  • 3/5 Trishann M. 10 months ago on Google
    I thought this place was cool for a photo shoot. I figured it was more than just that picture. But I was visiting from New York, so I expected more.

  • 5/5 Ana C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to snap some pics.

  • 4/5 Giselle M. 1 year ago on Google
    This mural is very cool, with great colors and great photo opportunity… there is a parking across the street from the mural, so it is easy to take a good photo from the parking lot… just don’t get too distracted since there some sketchy people walking around.

  • 4/5 Adrian L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a photo shoot. Lots of parking on side streets.

  • 5/5 Sergio 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! It is always a joy to visit this beautiful mural. It is a true landmark of Tampa and a gem for us to enjoy! You should stop by sometime! 😄

  • 5/5 Robert A. 3 years ago on Google
    It is quintessential Tampa

  • 5/5 Carmen P. 3 years ago on Google
    It was beautiful

  • 5/5 Willie Anderson J. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Natalia R. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect mural

  • 5/5 Ronald D. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the Mural

  • 5/5 Mike B. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool painting! I love these!

  • 5/5 John C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great mural

  • 5/5 Ronal sequera g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bonito lugar

  • 5/5 DigitalChainsaw 3 years ago on Google
    Cool depiction of the University of Tampa from across the Hillsborough River, showing our Tampa Bay heritage.

  • 5/5 shriyansh k. 4 years ago on Google
    It has a parking right in front of it. Although I’m not sure if it is for the mural. But you can definitely take aesthetic pictures.

  • 5/5 Dara R. 3 years ago on Google
    Cute Instagram spot 😜. There's a parking lot just in front for a quick stop.

  • 2/5 Magdalena J. 3 years ago on Google
    its a great artwork but when I take picture there is something that blocking the artwork

  • 5/5 Diana H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful 😻

  • 5/5 Taj S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place

  • 5/5 # A. 3 years ago on Google
    Always wanted a selfie with this beauty!!!!

  • 3/5 Joe S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice mural. It does do what it's supposed to do, which is nothing. You go there, you look at it, maybe make a foto... That's it. Finding it was more of an adventure than seeing it. If you're visiting Tampa for a week or even two weeks, it's certainly not a must-see. If you're in town for longer or live within an hour's drive, then sure, go see it.

  • 5/5 Lucia De C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Me encantó

  • 5/5 Vitico 3 years ago on Google
    This mural is beautiful, you must stop here and take a picture.

  • 5/5 Elvis D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love you Son ❤ (Original) Te amo Hijo ❤

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 3 years ago on Google
    Brought my Dad and his girlfriend here. Such a nice place to take a picture for a memory of their Tampa trip!

  • 5/5 Samuel R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Art ❤️❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Maria Patricia R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it!

  • 5/5 rod w. 3 years ago on Google
    Life

  • 5/5 Autumn W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great photo op!

  • 5/5 Richard C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great time in Tampa. Everyone needs to stop by the mural and get their picture taken.

  • 5/5 Simone B. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful must see wall!

  • 4/5 lajubalo 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a place that you must go to take your picture to remember. (Original) Es un lugar que debes de ir a tomarte la foto para el recuerdo.

  • 5/5 Carrieaf 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful! Best quick stop for a vacay picture!

  • 5/5 Thom's A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot for pictures. Follow @toyota_joe and @thoms_automotive on instagram

  • 5/5 Steve J. 4 years ago on Google
    Little known gem for a photo. In the style of the old postcards.

  • 5/5 Petr S. 4 years ago on Google
    My favorite place in Tampa so far. I really like how it's done.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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