About Tampa

From www.VisitTampaBay.com ...

With a record 351 days of sunshine per year and miles of sparkling waters to explore, it's no wonder millions of visitors travel to Tampa each year. But, in a city alive with cultural arts, a rich history, famed annual celebrations, fine dining, sporting events and world-class attractions, visitors find just as much to do away from the waterfront.

Tampa is also just a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico and some of the world's best beaches with miles of blue waterways and sugar-white shorelines, brilliant sunlit skies and a perfect annual temperature of 72 degrees. The area is also centrally located for easy, one-day trips to spots like Orlando, Sarasota, Ft. Myers and east coast locales.

Discover the limitless choices of where to find adventure, fulfill your cravings, nourish your soul and rest your head. A trip to Tampa will accommodate all tastes, timelines and travel needs.

The following attractions are in Tampa:

• Adventure Island
• Busch Gardens
• Canoe Escape
• Florida Aquarium
• Lowry Park Zoo
• New museums

Nearby shopping and restaurants can be enjoyed at International Plaza and Bay Street.

For more information on Tampa, go to www.VisitTampaBay.com.