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With our 2013 digital travel planner, viewers are exposed to a brief introduction to Tampa, how to get around, where to stay, things to do, dining and nightlife, and even area services.
Additionally, an interactive regional map helps visitors navigate the Tampa Bay area.
Things to Do in Tampa
Nothing about Tampa is typical. From the dramatic design of the minarets at the historic Tampa Bay Hotel to the brilliant sunsets that electrify the night sky, this West Coast community is tropical and always alluring.
Lush, exotic foliage flourishes throughout the area, filling the surrounding scenery with brilliant colors and intoxicating scents. Glistening waterways wrap around the region's miles of coastline, providing scenic lookouts and passageways for dolphins, manatees and other aquatic creatures. Architectural highlights and delights add visual vibrancy to the local landscape.
Tampa has all of the attributes and things to do that make Florida one of the world's favorite destinations. Major theme parks and attractions? From mild to wild, we've got them here. The country's top beaches? Three of the 10 best are just minutes away. Premier sports facilities and top notch teams? Olympic athletes, professional baseball players, and tennis pros can attest to the quality of our courts, fields, playing surfaces and pools.
In the mood for some arts or cultural enlightenment? Dramatic productions from opera to orchestras bring patrons to their feet in applause at our Straz Center for the Performing Arts and other cultural venues. Creative culinary artists? From flambé to flan, Tampa's multi-national kitchen magicians work wonders with fresh seafood and locally grown produce. Want to hit the town? Our nightlife is full of hot spots to mix and mingle as you club hop.
Tee time anyone? Dozens of pristine golf courses await.
Looking for ways to play in, on, or around the water? From floating along a quiet river to fishing for mighty tarpon, this is the place to splashdown. Simply interested in a weekend getaway? Try taking a cruise out of the Port of Tampa; Cozumel, Key West and the Caymans are just a few destinations that can be found on our itineraries. Indeed, no other place in Florida comes close to equaling the combination of Tampa's natural beauty and man-made wonders.
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Featured Listings
Captain Memo's Original Pirate Cruise
- 25 Causeway Blvd.
- Slip #3
- Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
- Phone: (727) 446-2587
- Region: Clearwater/North Pinellas
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Young or old, Captain Memo's has something for everyone. Cruise away into the fantasy world of swashbucklers aboard, "The Pirate's Ransom."
Set your course with the cool reggae island & steel band music playing throughout the rigging of the PIRATES RANSOM. Every passenger will enjoy their choice of free soft drinks, beer, wine, and champagn... More
Set your course with the cool reggae island & steel band music playing throughout the rigging of the PIRATES RANSOM. Every passenger will enjoy their choice of free soft drinks, beer, wine, and champagn... More
The Florida Aquarium
- 701 Channelside Dr.
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 273-4000
- Region: Downtown
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Immerse yourself in one of the top family-friendly aquariums in the country with interactive programs like "Swim with the Fishes" and "Dive with the Sharks" or take a peak behind the scenes with a shark feeding or penguin encounter at The Florida Aquarium. More
Giraffe Ranch
- 38650 Mickler Rd.
- Dade City, FL 33523
- Phone: (813) 482-3400
- Region: North Tampa
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Have you ever fed a giraffe? Have you ever smelled their grassy breath? These are memories that will last a lifetime.
Giraffe Ranch is a high-quality, intimate, hands-on adventure that is perfect for all ages. Immerse yourself in a setting that is right out of Africa, where you will come into close range with zebra, ostrich, warthog, pygmy hippo... More
Ghost Tours of Tampa Bay
- 514 N Franklin St.
- Indigo Cafe
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (727) 894-4678
- Region: Downtown
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Nightly candlelight walking tours in Tampa, St. Petersburg, John's Pass, or St. Pete Beach. Florida attraction fun for families, friends, and groups of all ages. Close to restaurants, beaches, Fort Desoto and Clearwater. Reservations only. More
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
- 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 222-1000
- Region: Downtown
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One of the largest performing arts centers in North America, David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (formerly TBPAC) offers one of the nation's leading Broadway series and is widely recognized for its grand opera, plays, educational programs and concerts. More
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
- 1101 W Sligh Ave.
- Tampa, FL 33604
- Phone: (813) 935-8552
- Region: Seminole Heights
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Recognized as the number one zoo in the U.S. by both Parents and Child magazines, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features more than 1,700 animals on nearly 60 acres of natural habitats, water play areas, wild rides, educational shows and interactive opportunities. Interstate 275, Exit 48. Free Parking. More
Safari Wilderness Ranch
- 10850 Moore Rd.
- Lakeland, FL 33809
- Phone: (813) 382-2120
- Region: Regional
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Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Serengeti without setting foot on an airplane. At Safari Wilderness you will be guided through lush wetlands and open grasslands, where you will get spectacular close-up encounters with huge herds of exotic hoofstock. Our 260-acre preserve is embedded in the 875 sq. mile pristine watershed that is source to... More
MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry
- 4801 E Fowler Ave.
- Tampa, FL 33617
- Phone: (813) 987-6000
- Region: North Tampa
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Having fun while learning is a breeze at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), the largest science center in the Southeast. MOSI offers a comprehensive overview of science and technology with more than 450 interactive science exhibits and visual displays on natural disasters, physics, astronomy and more. MOSI makes a great daytime excursion ... More
Canoe Escape
- P.O. Box 292396
- Tampa, FL 33687
- Phone: (813) 986-2067
- Region: North Tampa
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Explore the Hillsborough River through a 16,000-acre wilderness park and discover the natural Florida. See birds, turtles and gators on a two-hour to full-day downstream paddling adventure with family, friends or business associates More
Ellenton Premium Outlets
- 5461 Factory Shops Blvd.
- Ellenton, FL 34222
- Phone: (941) 723-1150
- Region: Regional
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130 designer and name brand outlet stores including COACH, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th with savings of 25% to 65%. Located off I-75, 30 minutes south of Tampa. More
Bok Tower Gardens
- 1151 Tower Blvd.
- Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Phone: (863) 676-1408
- Region: Regional
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Experience one of America's finest gardens and nature preserve surrounding a 205-foot sculpted marble carillon tower with daily concerts and Mediterranean style mansion. National Historic Landmark. Cafe and gift shop. More
Adventure Family Motorsports-II LLC
- 12157 W Linebaugh Ave.
- Tampa, FL 33626
- Phone: (813) 410-4547
- Region: North Tampa
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We are a motorsports rental-tour company that can turn a regular vacation into the adventure of a lifetime. We know the best place for WaveRunner tours in the Gulf of Mexico, Harley Davidson tours around Tampa and dirt bike tours for both family and corporate fun! More
Tampa Bay History Center
- 801 Old Water St.
- Tampa, FL 33602
- Phone: (813) 228-0097
- Region: Downtown
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Journey through 12,000 years of powerful stories. Stroll through a 1920s cigar store. Row up the Hillsborough River. Ride along with a cattle drive. Discover the stories of our early inhabitants. With an eclectic Museum Store and the Columbia Café, we offer an enjoyable experience for the whole family. More
Westchase Golf Club
- 11602 Westchase Golf Dr.
- Tampa, FL 33626
- Phone: (813) 854-2331
- Region: North Tampa
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Carved out of a sprawling cypress forest, the fairways are long and narrow, the greens are fast and smooth and the local wildlife is your personal gallery. Beautiful clubhouse. GPS on every cart. Minutes from Tampa International Airport. More
Speed Boat Adventures
- 200 Madonna Blvd.
- St. Petersburg, FL 33715
- Phone: (727) 744-3218
- Region: St. Petersburg/Beaches
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Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour. A guided and narrated Tampa Bay tour with a twist. You are able to navigate and captain your own speed boat for the entirety of the tour while following our trained and knowledgeable captains to experience the best of both worlds – the THRILL of driving your own speedboat, and... More
