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Tampa Vacation Guide

Bring a bathing suit -- Tampa is famous for sunny weather and miles of white-sand beaches. In addition to water sports, you can visit amusement parks, museums and professional sports games.

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Neighborhoods in Tampa

Busch Gardens Area

Check out Busch Gardens or get soaked at Adventure Island's 30 acres of water-drenched madness. Absorb some culture at the Museum of Science and University of South Florida, or shop University Mall.

Tampa East - Brandon

See Eureka Spring Park's rare plants and stroll the boardwalk. This residential area also boasts Hard Rock Casino and is near Dinosaur World.

Downtown Tampa

Spend a day at one of the area's spectacular beaches or choose from more than 100 parks. Head to the Florida Aquarium or let loose in party-central Ybor City.

Tampa Travel Tip

Tampa is a popular winter destination, so visit in summer for some of the best bargains. Not only will you save money, but you will also save time by not having to wait in extra-long lines at the hottest attractions.

Tampa Activities & Attractions

Florida Aquarium
Explore the ocean without getting wet at the Florida Aquarium. Get close to more than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals -- including sharks, alligators and a giant Pacific octopus.
Baseball game
Stand up and cheer for Tampa's best athletes at a pro sports game. Watch the Devil Rays throw fastballs by baseball's best sluggers or the Lightning square off against hockey's elite skaters. For a treat, check out the Buccaneers score touchdowns at Raymond James Stadium, which features a gigantic pirate ship in the stands.
Frog in tree
Feel hurricane-worthy winds or peddle a bike while suspended 30 feet in the air at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). In addition to hundreds of hands-on exhibits, you can also explore an outdoor nature preserve or watch films in a domed IMAX theater.
Restaurant in Tampa
Eat a world-class meal at Bern's Steak House. Since 1956, hungry diners have been visiting this Tampa icon for mouth-watering cuisine and an incomparable wine selection -- tour the cellar to see approximately 500,000 bottles.

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