What to See and Do in Tampa

Between Beaches and Bay, Tampa has lots of things to see and do while you're here. This guide has sections on all the various attractions, restaurants and dining, nightlife, shopping, venues for the arts, and an events calendar.

Tampa attractions, restaurants, shopping, events calendar, museums, and events.

What to do in Tampa

Updated: 3/31/2008

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With such a wonderful natural backdrop of beaches and bay, it's really great to find so many outlets to experience it all. There are many areas set aside for wildlife and conservation, some accessible only by boat and isolated.

Plenty of sports and recreation - Sprig training, kayaking, boating, fishing and diving. The city has a well kept marina, and there are a number of private boat tours - many themed and a few dinner cruises.

Find unique shopping and the area's best restaurants. Plus, an events calendar.

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Things to See and Do

Attractions:

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
3000 East Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL  33612
813-987-5280 www.buschgardens.com
Featurig one of America's largest zoos in combination with world-class roller coasters and adventure rides, live outdoor entertainment, exhibits and attractions all in an African theme.

Dinosuar World
5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, FL  33565
813-717-9865 www.dinoworld.net
Throwback amusement park with over 150 dinosaur displays - great for younger children - fossile dig, skeleton garden, playground, picnic areas, hands-on activities.

Historic Bok Sanctuary
1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL  33853
863-676-1408  www.boksanctuary.org
National Historic Landmark - Mediteerranean Revival Estate on 250 acres with  Olmsted-designed gardens, stunning belltower with 60-bell carillon - highest point in South Florida.

Adventure Island
10001 Malcom McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
813-987-5660 www.adventureisland.com
Next to Busch Gardens, this collosal water park features all the fun features you'd expect from Busch. All in a Key West setting with 30 acres of high speed slides and rides. Great way to chill in the summer. Packages available in conjunction with Busch Gardens.

Florida's Natural Growers Grove House Visiotr Center
20160 Highway 27 North, Lake Wales, Fl  33859
863-679-4110 www.floridasnatural.com
It's all about the juice. Visitor cneter and tours of the Florida's Natural brand of juices - how they're grown, harvested, squeezed, stored and shiped. Tour runds though exhibits and interactive displays so you can learn more about this important Florida industry.

Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
352-236-2121 www.silversprings.com
North of Tampa near to Ocala off I-75. Cruise on famous glass-bottom boats through the natural waterways and see native and exotic animal and plants.

 

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