Florida,United States
Tampa sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where a lively waterfront meets rich Cuban and Spanish heritage in historic Ybor City. You can stroll the Tampa Riverwalk and Bayshore Boulevard, visit the Florida Aquarium and Tampa Museum of Art, or chase thrills and meet wildlife at Busch Gardens. Easy to reach via Tampa International Airport, the city also puts you close to Gulf beaches like Clearwater and St. Pete, so pack your sunscreen and come explore.
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Experience world-class roller coasters, lively stage shows and expansive safari-style animal habitats set in lush, African-themed landscaping. Watch giraffes and zebras on the Serengeti Plain, enjoy up-close animal encounters, then thrill on rides, so plan for a full day and bring your camera.
You can stroll the brick streets of Ybor City to soak up its Cuban and Spanish heritage and learn about Tampa’s cigar-making history at the Ybor City Museum State Park and longtime shops. Grab café fare or dine at the century-old Columbia Restaurant, then enjoy lively bars and live music along 7th Avenue, and see what makes this neighborhood hum.
This 2.6-mile waterfront promenade runs along the Hillsborough River and Garrison Channel through downtown Tampa, linking parks, museums, restaurants, and attractions like Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the Tampa Museum of Art. It is wide and flat, so you can walk or bike at an easy pace, enjoy skyline and bay views, and hop off to explore.
This 53,000-square-foot, hands-on museum on downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk features themed play zones and rotating exhibits that spark learning through play for families. Bring the kids for a few hours of imaginative, active fun and check the museum website for current exhibits and hours.
A modern outdoor plaza on Tampa's waterfront with a rotating lineup of restaurants, craft bars and casual seating. You can catch live music and family-friendly events on the lawn, so grab a bite and relax by the water.
Paddle calm stretches of the Hillsborough River through city neighborhoods and parkland to spot wading birds, turtles and lush riverbanks. Launch from Hillsborough River State Park or city parks, or rent a kayak from local outfitters, and aim for a morning trip for the best wildlife viewing.
Tampa’s legendary pirate-themed parade and “invasion” celebrating the mythical pirate José Gaspar.
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A celebration of manatees, local art and community on the shores near Tampa Bay.
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Tampa’s legendary pirate-themed parade and “invasion” celebrating the mythical pirate José Gaspar.
No major events scheduled for February.
A celebration of manatees, local art and community on the shores near Tampa Bay.
No major events scheduled for April.
No major events scheduled for May.
No major events scheduled for June.
No major events scheduled for July.
No major events scheduled for August.
No major events scheduled for September.
No major events scheduled for October.
No major events scheduled for November.
No major events scheduled for December.
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