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Tampa Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Tampa Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Tampa - About a million visitors a year tread the sugary
sands of the long, thin barrier islands skirting the shores of the
Pinellas Peninsula opposite the exciting city of Tampa in west
Florida, with St Pete Beach at the southern tip being the most
developed and popular resort enclave in this vacationer's paradise.
St Pete is full of action and high-rise condominiums, with
thrilling activities and attractions of its own to complement those
of the neighbouring resort towns like Clearwater Beach. It is also
within close reach of Tampa's world famous Busch theme park, and
the renowned attractions of Orlando are about 90 minutes' drive to
the east. Immediately south of St Pete, at the mouth of Tampa Bay,
is the protected, undeveloped Fort De Soto Park, while to the north
Caladesi Island State Park can be easily reached. Both are rated
among America's top beaches. As if this were not enough to satisfy
active holidaymakers, just a few minutes away is the city of St
Petersburg, considered to be the artistic capital of Florida. St
Pete Beach can justly claim to be the resort that offers 'something
for everyone'.
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Tampa
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Ybor City
www.ybor.org |
What is it? Ybor City in central Tampa, with its
cobblestone streets and huge old cigar factory buildings, is a
National Historic Landmark District that beckons visitors back to
an era when this Latin Quarter was known as the cigar capital of
the world. The historic enclave, founded in 1886, has been fully
restored and although the cigar factories are no longer
operational, the buildings now house shops, restaurants, clubs and
art galleries drawing large numbers of visitors. It is still
possible to watch locals demonstrate the ancient art of premium
hand-rolled cigar making, or spend a wild night applauding Spanish
Flamenco dancers.
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2. Busch Gardens
McKinley Drive
www.buschgardens.com |
What is it? Busch Gardens is a massive zoo-come-theme
park, which predates Florida's more famous Walt Disney World and
offers an equally exciting and entertaining experience for
visitors. The park is based on an overall African theme, divided
into eight different areas with thousands of animals living in
naturalistic environments. The site also contains thrill rides,
live entertainment venues, shops and restaurants, all easily viewed
from above from the Skyride cable car that crosses the park. In one
day it is possible to visit Tutankhamen's Tomb in Egypt, cross the
plains of the Serengeti and watch snake charmers in a Moroccan
sultan's tent.
Hours of Operation: Opening hours vary according to the day and month,
but the park is generally open daily from between 9am and 10am,
closing between 5pm and 9pm; June and July opening hours are 9am to
9pm or 10pm
Phone:1 888 800 5447 |
3. Museum of Science and Industry
4801 East Fowler Avenue
www.mosi.org |
What is it? The hands-on Tampa Science Museum is designed
to educate, amaze and amuse both young and old with more than 450
interactive exhibits. Visitors can, for example, experience what it
is like to be in a Gulf Hurricane with winds of up to 74 miles per
hour (200km/h), or defy the laws of gravity in space. The biology
section features a unique way to explore the human body and stroll
through a butterfly garden. Also at the museum is Florida's first
IMAX dome theatre, and the museum building is set in a 47-acre
nature reserve which features walking
trails.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am
to 7pm
Phone:(813) 987 6100 |
Tampa
holidays - Top Events
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