You want Florida, you want it all, and you only want to unpack once. No problem. You want Tampa Bay. Here, a single day's itinerary might include breakfast at a waterside cafe, Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, a streetcar ride to Channelside for shopping, and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Devil Rays, or Lightning game. Then on to historic Ybor City where the Cuban sandwiches are hot and crisp, the cigars are hand-rolled, and the colorful streets are lined with fun.
Things to do in Tampa
Busch Gardens Adventure Island
Adventure Island's 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun features the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages. Within a soothing Key West atmosphere awaits an unrivaled blend of slides, corkscrews, water falls, a wave pool, children’s water playground and other family attractions such as outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, and a championship white-sand volleyball complex. Call 1-888-800-5447 for more information.
10001 Malcolm McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
Busch Gardens Tampa
This 335-acre theme park re-creates some of the sites and sounds of Africa. The area is divided into eight different regions, including the Timbuktu section that has a dolphin theater, rides, a German restaurant, and an entertainment center; the Myombe Reserve has gorillas and chimpanzees; the Serengeti Plain is home to Edge of Africa, a 15-acre animal theme park through which visitors can take a safari and take a roller coaster ride right after! Just a short drive near Tampa Call (813) 987-5082 for more information.
3000 E Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Florida Aquarium
Just a few miles from New Port Richey, discover an expanded shark collection, dive in our shark tank, see ocean predators and spineless wonders from around the world, rare leafy sea dragons from Australia, an invasive species exhibit with games for kids of all ages, plus playful river otters, American alligators, free-flying birds, a giant Pacific octopus, and more! Call (813) 273-4000 for more information.
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Lowry Park Zoo
The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa features natural outdoor exhibits for more than 1,600 animals from Florida and similar habitats include a Florida wildlife center and manatee hospital, Asian Domain, Primate World, aviary, Australian-themed children's zoo, and Safari Africa. Call (813) 935-8552 for more information.
1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL
Museum of Science and Industry
MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. MOSI's core ideology is to make a difference in people's lives by making science real for people of all ages and backgrounds. Call (813) 987-6100 for more information.
4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL