Tampa Bay Florida Travel and Attractions Guide.
Guide for things to do around Tampa.
Busch Gardens
3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: 813-987-5280 • 1-888-800-5447
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a world-class theme park that is fun for the whole family! Enjoy thrill rides, including the newest 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down rollercoaster, SheiKra. Along with the roller coasters and rides, make sure to check out Broadway-style live entertainment and one of North America’s largest zoos. For family entertainment in Tampa, Busch Gardens is like nothing else.
Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 813-935-8552 • Fax: 813-935-9486
Voted the #1 family friendly zoo in America by Child Magazine! Combining nature, education and excitement, the zoo features more than 1,800 animals in 56 acres of lush, natural habitats including a Wallaroo Station and Safari Africa. The zoo also offers exciting water play areas, restaurants, zoo shows, zoo rides, eco-tours, interactive exhibits and more!
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-273-4000
A cool way to Sea Life! The aquarium features over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals, from huge sharks to playful river otters. Exciting exhibits include explore-a-shore, swim with the fishes, dive with the sharks, the no bone zone, the sea hunt and more! Also enjoy a wide variety of exciting and unique programs that provide engaging educational experiences for kids.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Raymond James Stadium (NFL)
One Buccaneer Pl., Tampa, FL 33607
Toll-Free: 800-795-BUCS
Take in a pro football game of the 2002 Super Bowl Champions and defending 2005 NFC South Champions!! Raymond James Stadium was recently named the NFL's best stadium to attend a game by FOX Sports.
Legends Field (NY Yankees)
One Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-875-7753
Visit the state-of-the art training facility that is the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees!! The 31 acre facility consists of two major league practice fields, and the 10,000-seat Legends Field, complete with 13 plush luxury suites.
Tampa Bay Lightning
St. Pete Times Forum (NHL)
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-301-6500
This spectacular St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa is home to the 2004 Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The venue also serves as host to over 100 concerts and events each year.
Gulf Beaches – one hour away
Tampa Bay is home to year-round outdoor activity with countless beaches, parks, rivers and lakes. Paddle down the Hillsborough River, pack a picnic lunch for a day in the park or enjoy the excitement of snorkeling, diving, sailing, fresh or saltwater fishing, kayaking, or chartering a sunset cruise!
Orlando Theme Parks – 90 minutes away
Just 90 minutes from the resort, via interstate highways, all Orlando theme parks offer fun for the entire family, including all Disney parks, Universal Studios and Sea World among others. |