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Superbowl XLIII

Super Bowl XLIII: 

Raymond James Stadium

Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals Logo

 vs.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers


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Superbowl XLIIIAs Super Bowl XLIII fans prepare to travel to the Tampa Bay area for the "Big Game," Tampa is also preparing to welcome Arizona and Pittsburgh fans as well as all football fans, who are coming to our area to support their team and enjoy the best of Tampa Bay. Visitors looking for pre-and post-game activities will have plenty to do and see while exploring Tampa Bay, and right here is where you can Create Your Own Experience.

Tampa’s rich history, exhilarating attractions, opulent architecture, unspoiled nature and diverse culture draws visitors from all over the world. Football fans, thrill seekers and nature-adventurers and all other visitors will find plenty of entertainment.

With so much to see and do, football fans will find plenty of action here in Tampa Bay to fill their days before the game. Below are just a few attractions, hotels and entertainment possibilities for fans to explore while visiting Tampa Bay during the football frenzy.
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay combines world-class thrill rides, Broadway-style live entertainment and one of North America’s largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure park for the whole family. In spring 2008, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay introduced Jungala – its newest and most ambitious park enhancement project to date. Set in the Congo area, the 4-acre attraction invites guests to discover exotic creatures, explore a village hidden deep in the jungle and connect with the inhabitants of the lush landscape through up-close animal interactions, multi-story family play areas, rides and live entertainment.
  • The Florida Aquarium - At The Florida Aquarium, explore the great outdoors -- indoors in cool, air-conditioned comfort. Encounter over 20,000 aquatic plants and animals, from huge sharks to playful river otters. Enjoy daily behind-the-scenes tours, dive shows, close-up penguin encounters and two touch-tanks for hands-on experiences. Check out the 2.2 acre outdoor discovery zone for kids, Explore-A-Shore. Children can enjoy Florida sunshine and climb aboard a 24-foot pirate ship, slide down a waterslide and more.
  • Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, a 56-acre open-air natural habitat zoo is ranked as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country and the “# 1 Family-Friendly Zoo in the U.S.” by Child Magazine.  Home to more than 2,000 animals in lush tropical settings, the zoo includes a free flight lorikeet aviary, children’s petting zoo, educational center and the expansive Safari Africa – the largest addition to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo in its history which features giraffes, cheetahs, African penguins, elephants and much more.
  • Henry B.  Plant Museum - Don’t miss the Henry B. Plant Museum with splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings and spectacular tropical gardens. A visit to the museum and restored rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel will transport you back in time.

And don’t forget, before leaving the Tampa Bay area, fans will want pick up their official merchandise at the Tampa Bay Visitor & Information Center located in Channelside Bay Plaza, or shop at our online store. There, guests can buy Tampa Bay t-shirts, hats and various other tropical attire and accessories.

Tampa Bay looks forward to greeting Super Bowl fans, visitors, players, coaches, and everyone who shows-up for this show-down! If you are looking for more game-week information, please visit the Super Bowl Host Committee website at www.TampaBaySuperBowl.com, or click here for a schedule of events leading up to Super Bowl XLIII.