Tampa Looks forward to welcoming The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) April 23-27!
Here's some things to do while you are in Tampa Bay:
Hyde Park Village
Friday July 29thexperience Live jazz in the Park at Hyde Park Village. Experience the Village with eclectic boutiques, leading specialty shops, outdoor dining and concerts under stars. Tenants include Brooks Brothers, Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, Downtown Dogs, The Pink Petticoat, Tommy Bahama, Bang and Olufsen, Pottery Barn Design Studio, Pottery Barn Kids, Crabtree and Evelyn, Williams-Sonoma, Restaurant BT, Wine Exchange, Timpano Italian Chophouse and more. Hyde Park Village
The Tampa Bay History Center
The four-floor History Center boasts a stunning atrium, interactive and immersive exhibits, theaters, map gallery, research center, event hall, museum store and the internationally acclaimed Columbia Cafe.
The history of the Tampa Bay region comes alive within these walls. The Tampa Bay History Center is housed in Hillsborough County government’s first “green” building. The construction and exhibits adhere to the U. S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. Visit the Tampa History Center website!
Busch Gardens 
As one of the top zoos in North America, Busch Gardens brings you face-to-face with more exotic and endangered animals than any destination outside of Africa. Live shows, including the Broadway-style KaTonga – Musical Tales from the Jungle, carry you to the heart of the jungle through music and dance. And prepare yourself for heart-pounding excitement with SheiKra – America’s first dive coaster.
This ultimate family adventure park, also specializes in creating memorable events for guests of all ages. Busch Gardens offers several spectacular event venues, private area rentals and entire park buy-outs. The adventure park, with its unique venues, is the perfect setting for corporate and convention groups, picnics, holiday parties and special-event dinners for groups of 100 to 10,000 or more. Visit Busch Garden's Tampa Bay
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Bring your family to meet ours! Visit the #1 Zoo in America, as named by Parents magazine (2009) and Child Magazine (2004), and see more than 2,000 animals in natural habitats. Experience interactive exhibits as you get eye-to-eye with a giraffe, touch a rhino or feed a stingray.
Enhance your Zoo visit and go on wild rides like the new Gator Falls flume ride, the Tasmanian Tiger mini-coaster or the Safari Ride excursion. Plus enjoy water play areas, educational shows, dining and more! Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo.
The Florida Aquarium
If you look east toward the edge of Downtown Tampa, you can't help but notice the large blue glass dome of the Florida Aquarium - home to thousands of species in natural habitats. Come see why The Florida Aquarium in beautiful downtown Tampa is one of the top 10 aquariums in the country! See sharks, alligators, otters and penguins! Touch a stingray, bamboo shark or sea
star!
Become immersed in interactive programs like ‘Swim With The Fishes’ – a 30-minute surface swim in our largest exhibit or ‘Dive With The Sharks’ where certified SCUBA divers come face-to-face with five different species of shark from around the world plus a 250-pound Goliath Grouper! Visit The Florida Aquarium.