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Attractions - Things to do
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.
Hours of Operation:
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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 |
4. Tampa Museum of Art
600 N. Ashley Drive
www.tampamuseum.com |
What is it? In downtown Tampa on the east bank of the
Hillsborough River, the Tampa Museum of Art houses a collection of
20th century and contemporary art, as well as a renowned collection
of Greek and Roman antiquities. The complex has eight galleries and
the exhibitions are changed regularly. The museum is set in a
seven-acre riverfront park and has a sculpture
garden.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; every third Thursday
10am to 9pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm
Phone:(813) 274 8130 |
5. Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, University of Tampa
campus
www.plantmuseum.com |
What is it? The Henry B. Plant Museum in the heart of
downtown Tampa is designed to transport visitors back to the turn
of the century. The ornate building is Moorish in design, featuring
13 silver minarets, said to be a copy of the famed Alhambra Palace
in Spain, and in itself is worth a visit. Railroad tycoon Henry
Plant built the edifice in 1891 as the 511-roomed Tampa Bay Hotel.
Today it houses period art and furnishings from Europe and the
Orient, and details via exhibits the history of the resort and the
early days of the tourist industry.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 12pm to
4pm
Phone:(813) 254 1891 |
6. Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
www.flaquarium.org |
What is it? More than 5,000 aquatic creatures, including
crocodiles and moray eels, live at the three-storey Florida
Aquarium where it is possible to explore the underwater world in
air-conditioned comfort. The aquarium utilises behind-the-scenes
tours, dive shows, audio tours, close-up animal encounters and
touch-tanks to spice up the experience. There are also numerous
informative and entertaining theme
exhibits.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 5pm; closed on Thanksgiving and
Christmas
Phone:(813) 273 4000 |
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