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  • See cigars rolled by hand and check out the array of eclectic shops, galleries, cafés, and restaurants in historic Ybor City.
  • Splash over Stanley Falls and take a plunge on the Tanganyika Tidal Wave at Busch Gardens Africa, where wild rides and wild animals add up to Tampa's top tourist attraction.
  • Head across Tampa Bay to St. Pete's Salvador Dalí Museum, which houses one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of the surrealist's works.
  • Check out Channelside, a downtown Tampa entertainment complex featuring waterfront restaurants, shops, and an IMAX theater. It's adjacent to the popular Florida Aquarium.
  • Take the kids to see some 2,000 animals at Lowry Park Zoo, rated the United States' top family-friendly zoo by Child magazine in 2004.

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Even if you stay on the beaches 20 miles to the west, you should consider driving into Tampa for a mild taste of metropolis. If you have children in tow, they may demand that you go into the city so they can enjoy the rides and see the animals at Busch Gardens Africa. Once there, you can also educate them (and yourself) at the Florida Aquarium and the city's other fine museums. Additionally, historic Ybor City has the bay area's liveliest and hottest nightlife. Read More

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Hotels

from: $79

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

200 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $149

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

700 South Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $109

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island

725 South Harbour Island Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602 Map

Distance: 0.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Channelside District

Channelside Dr.
Tampa, Florida 33602

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Out-of-towners can't help but snap photos of the rows of candy-colored condos, shops, and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Ybor City, Tampa's Latin Quarter

Visitor Center
1600 E. 8th Ave., Ste. 104B
Tampa, Florida 33605

Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Roasted coffee beans, hand-rolled cigars, spicy tapas, and tangy sangria by the pitcherful... a... Read More
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St. Pete beaches

13806 58th Street N., Suite 2-200
Clearwater, Florida 33760

Distance: 15.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: St. Pete Beach is set on seven-mile Long Key on the Gulf of Mexico, and features shelly sand and... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Tampa

Distance (mi.)
Tampa International Airport 4.7 map
Orlando International Airport 77.0 map
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 106.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Tampa

Distance (mi.)
Clearwater/St Petersburg International Airport 13.9 map
Sarasota Bradenton Airport 38.3 map
Orlando/Sanford Central Florida Regional Airport 93.6 map

Flight Deals to Tampa

Originating From
Kansas City (MKC) to Tampa (TPA) $137
Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa (TPA) $146
Washington, DC (WAS) to Tampa (TPA) $156
Dayton (DAY) to Tampa (TPA) $166
Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa (TPA) $166

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