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Busch Gardens®
One of the country's most visited theme parks, this 300-acre family
entertainment park features thrill rides, live entertainment, animal exhibits,
shops, restaurants and games in seven distinctly themed sections which capture
the spirit of turn-of-the-century Africa. Open daily, hours vary. Located 20
minutes north of the hotel. 3605 Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33612;
(813) 987-5000.
Columbia Restaurant
Founded in 1905, the Columbia is Florida's oldest restaurant occupying an entire
city block. The Corner Cafe was the original restaurant where local cigar
workers gathered for Cuban coffee and the latest news. Flamenco dancers provide
great entertainment. 2117 7th Avenue,
Tampa, Florida; (813) 248-4961.
D. G. Yuengling Brewery
Florida Aquarium
Dramatic and unique, the Florida Aquarium tells Florida's diverse water story,
from its underground source to open sea. Conceived to inspire wonder and
appreciation, the aquarium features over 4,300 animals and plants representing
550 species native to Florida. 300 South
13th Street, Tampa, Florida 33602; (813) 273-4020.
Henry B. Plant Museum
The splendor of the plush Tampa Bay Hotel, built in 1891 at the cost of $2.5
million by railroad tycoon Henry B. Plant, is preserved in this museum. 401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida; (813)
254-1891.
Lowry Park Zoo
With animals in their natural habitats, the zoo is divided into four separate,
unique areas - Aviary, Asian Domain, Primate and Children's Petting Zoo. Open
daily 9:30AM - 6PM. Admission: $5 for adults; $3 for children aged 4-11. North Boulevard at Sligh Avenue, Tampa, Florida; (813)
935-8552.
Museum of African American Art
Experience America's foremost collection of African-American art depicting the
history, the culture and the lifestyle of African-Americans in the United
States. 81 artists are represented and 32 pieces of sculpture and 106 paintings
are on display. Guided tours, gallery talks, video shows, symposiums and a
museum shop are available. Located in downtown Tampa. 1308 North Marion Street,
Tampa, Florida; (813) 272-2466.
Museum of Science & Industry
Visit this unique hands-on, minds-on experience for "kids" aged 1 to
101. Learn by doing in this scientific playground of exciting special
exhibitions and over 300 permanent activities. Get blown away in the Gulf Coast
Hurricane or take a trek through the universe in The Saunders Planetarium. This
scientific playground also features the Southeast's largest OMNIMAX Theater,
Florida Environmental Exhibit, Flight and Space Exhibit, Health Exhibit and a
science store. 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33617; (813) 987-6300.
Old Hyde Park Village
Old Hyde Park Village boasts a collection of more than 60 select shops and dining
establishments nestled in one of Tampa's finest old neighborhoods. The charm and
history beckons one to spend a leisurely day shopping, watching a top box-office
movie or to listen to great jazz music. Corner of Swann and Dakota near Bayshore Boulevard; (813) 251-3500.
Salvador Dali Museum -
Located in St. Petersburg, the Salvador Dali Museum boasts the largest and most
comprehensive collection in the world of works by the famous Spanish artist.
Tampa Bay
History Center
The Tampa Bay History Center is a non-profit
educational institution currently operating a history and heritage museum and
research library in downtown Tampa, Florida, at 225 South Franklin Street, in
the Convention Center Annex.
Tampa Greyhound Track
One of the oldest greyhound racing tracks in the nation.
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Museum of Art provides a broad range of art-related experiences for
visitors of all ages. The Museum collection includes twentieth-century and
contemporary art and a renowned collection of Greek and Roman antiquities.
Tampa
Theater
You'll take a step back in time when you enter this beautiful theatre
built in 1926 and experience the subtle elegance of long ago.
USF
Contempary Art Museum
The primary mission of the USF Contemporary Art Museum is to bring to the University and the Tampa Bay community vital, investigative and scholarly contemporary exhibitions, while simultaneously contributing to the dialogue within the international arts community by organizing exhibitions, producing relevant catalogues, scheduling critically significant traveling exhibitions and by underwriting experimental projects of artists emerging on the national and the international fronts.
Ybor City
Tampa's Latin quarter which is a National Historic Landmark District lined
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