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Tampa Tourist Information and Tampa Tourism
(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)



Florida's small city of Tampa is full of charm and character, and Tampa sits on a major estuary halfway down the west coast of Florida. Tampa is home to a busy port and is close to the historic Ybor City, famous for its cigar production and tobacco industry.

Boasting several notable tourist attractions, including Busch Games theme park, the Florida Aquarium and many superb museums, Tampa stands across the bay from St. Petersburg, with plenty of beach opportunities within easy reach of central Tampa, including St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach. Tampa is divided into a number of regions, including Downtown Tampa, the Cultural District, the Hyde Park Historic District and Tampa's Waterfront District.




As a popular tourist destination, Tampa is full of useful tourist information, including a number of visitor and tourist centers in the city center. Devoted to helping tourists, these visitors' centers offer indepth tourist information about Tampa attractions, up-to-date information about events and festivals, maps and transport details, and general Tampa tourism and tourist information about all areas of the city. The main information centers in Tampa include the Visitors Information Center of Tampa Hillsborough on South Franklin Street, and the Tampa Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau on North Tampa Street.

Hotels in Tampa generally reduce their hotel rates at weekends and also during the summer months, offering genuine bargains and enticing packages. Tampa hotel seasonal rates vary, with summer rates being considerably less than the winter rates. There are also a selection of hotels that can be found nearby Tampa International Airport (TPA), which is around 8 km / 5 miles west of central Tampa. Budget hotels stand on East Busch Boulevard and East Fowler Avenue, while some of Tampa's mid-range hotels can be found on South Harbor Island Boulevard and North Rocky Point Drive. More information on Tampa Hotels.

Tampa has many superb tourist attractions, including Busch Gardens - with thrilling white-knuckle rides and a vast zoo containing more than 2,700 animals; Tampa's Adventure Island - a tropical island theme with fast rides and roller coasters; Florida Aquarium - boasting over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals, including alligators, free-flying birds and a giant Pacific octopus; J.B. Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures - lively guided eco-tours on safari buggies, with information about Native Americans and local wildlife; Lowry Park Zoo - containing one of Florida's finest collections of animals, including manatees and a petting area for children; and Tampa's Malibu Grand Prix - offering a range of adrenaline charged driving activities and Go Karts.

Other popular tourist attractions and monuments in Tampa include Raymond James Stadium - an American football stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa's official NFL team; MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) - a district in its own right, with strategic importance to the US Military; Tampa Convention Center - a stylish on downtown Tampa's waterfront with a vast amount of exhibition space; the Christopher Columbus Statue - a fine monument and tribute to the world-famous explorer; Tampa's Sacred Heart Catholic Church - a stunning religious building, dating back to the early 20th century; and Alderman's Ford Park - an attractive green belt area offering a host of recreational activities. More information on Tampa Tourist Attractions and Tampa Landmarks.

Tourist attractions located near to Tampa include the Canoe Escape - a self-guided trip downriver, passing some truly spectacular scenery along the way; Dinosaur World - an exciting and educational attraction, with an outdoor museum and hands-on activities; the Historic Bok Sanctuary - a preserved botanical parkland built on the highest point in Florida; St. Petersburg Museum of History - full of information about the history of the area over the last 200 years; and Weeki Wachee Springs - a predominantly water based attraction with underwater mermaid shows, river boat rides and scenic cruises.

Tampa also has plenty of impressive museums and art galleries in Tampa city center, providing a wealth of information on the history of Tampa and other exhibitions. Major museums and art galleries in Tampa include the American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship - a historic vessel famous for serving in the Second World War; the Henry B. Plant Museum - situated at the former Tampa Bay Hotel, with detailed information about the history of Tampa city; Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) - including the BioWorks Butterfly Garden and the IMAX Dome Theater; the Tampa Bay History Center and Museum - full of heritage information about the American Indians who once populated the Tampa area; Ybor City Museum State Park - celebrating the district's role in the tobacco industry; the Tampa Museum of Art - home to many themed exhibitions, galleries and splendid collections of art; the Salvador Dali Museum - celebrating the life and works of Salvador Dali, with a large collection of the artists' finest works; and the Tampa Gallery of Photographic Arts - a non-profit making organization promoting local artists. More information on Tampa Museums and Tampa Art Galleries.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) Guide - useful Tampa International Airport (TPA) information.

More Tampa Information / Fast Facts and Orientation -

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Hillsborough County, Florida (FL)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 112 square miles / 290 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 304,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 813
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 21ºC / 70ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 32ºC / 90ºF

 
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