Your Guide to Local Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms have taken the Tampa Bay area by storm lately! With unique rooms, quality time with loved ones, and the pressure to get out, they are an exciting way to spend a day night! For those of you wondering “what exactly is an escape room?”, don’t fret! This craze features live-action games, based around a team. Therefore, each team must race against the clock to solve mysteries, uncover clues, and piece together puzzles to escape the room before you run out of time.

Because of the increased popularity surrounding escape rooms, the Tampa area is now home to a plethora of different venues for your enjoyment. Check out some of the most popular escape style experiences the Tampa Bay area has to offer!

Updated January 2024 by Brie Gorecki.

Can You Escape?

5811 Memorial HWY #203-08, Tampa, FL, 33615

Can You Escape has gained generous popularity, so much so that TripAdvisor named it the #1 Tampa escape room! Every single room here is themed, timed, immersive, and challenging. You’ll really have to put your brain and your team to good use here. Can You Escape offers five different rooms such as the Henry B’s Cabin, Medieval Adventure, Escape from London, Escape From Jose Gaspar’s Pirate Ship, and the Soviet Spy Room. Each room is ranked by difficulty. Guests can book their room online. But be sure to book ahead because rooms fill up quickly.

Rabbit Hole Escape Games

5120 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33603

Rabbit Hole Escape Games is owned and operated by Amy and Kieran, Seminole Heights residents who fell in love with escape rooms back in 2014. One year later, Rabbit Hole Escape Rooms was born. Amy and Kieran claim that due to their knowledge of other escape rooms, they know what makes a room great and not so great, With their knowledge, and experience they strive to bring the best rooms with the most unique themes. Current room options include Bermuda Triagle and Space Mining. You must check out Rabbit Hole Escape Rooms for an experience like no other.

The Great Escape Room

300 E. Madison Street #301, Tampa, FL, 33602

Head over to The Great Escape Room for a classic escape room experience. Guests can reserve their rooms anytime and online for convenience. This establishment offers their experience to small groups to private parties and team-building exercises. They offer a wide range of rooms such as Infirmary: Surgical Crisis, Poker Night at the President’s Bunker, Houdini’s Final Contact, The Underworld Maze, and more. They also have several scavenger hunt rooms to make your way though! Check out this award-winning experience!

America’s Escape Game

10033 Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL, 33618

Not to be confused with America’s Escape Rooms, America’s Escape Game is another interactive experience and proud member of the International Association of Escape Games. This spot offers three rooms such as the Crisis at 1600, Pandemic, and Asylum. Guests may book each room individually online. America’s Escape Game also offers rooms for team building and private parties so book now!

If you haven’t experienced an escape room by now, here’s your chance! Every single listed room is extremely successful, popular, and adrenaline pumping. Book a room for your next date night, a group date, family outing, or team-building exercise. Good Luck!

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For more date night ideas, check out Axe Throwing and Smash Rooms.