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Tampa Tourist Attractions and Tampa Sightseeing
(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)



While not home to quite as many attractions as neighboring Orlando, Tampa still has more than attractions enough to keep tourists and visitors busy for both short and extended vacations. Tampa's famous Busch Gardens is perhaps the city's highlight and draws visitors from across and outside Florida to sample its thrilling rides and awesome nature displays.

The wonderful tropical climate affords Tampa some fantastic plant and animal life and this has a great influence on the city's attractions. Here are some of the most popular tourist attractions in the Tampa area.




Tampa Tourist Attractions: Busch Gardens - 3605 East Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa, Florida (FL), 33612, USA
Tel: +1 888 800 5447
This popular attraction is an eclectic mix of thrilling white-knuckle rides with a safari adventure theme. Tampa's Busch Gardens contains a zoo with over 2,700 animals from around the globe and live shows are performed at regular intervals throughout the day. Busch Gardens is an unusual mix of both man-made and natural attractions and has something to offer visitors of all backgrounds.
Tampa tourist attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 09:00 to 22:00
Tampa tourist attraction admission: charge

Tampa Tourist Attractions: Adventure Island - 4500 Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 987 5600
Situated adjacent to Busch Gardens, Tampa's Adventure Island is a park with a tropical island theme set in 30 acres of lush surroundings. Visitors can enjoy the thrill of the many attractions and rides, including Runaway Rapids, Key West Rapids, Gulfscream, Wahoo Run, Splash Attack, Water Moccasin and Caribbean Corkscrew.
Tampa tourist attraction open: daily - March to October
Tampa tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children

Tampa Tourist Attractions: Florida Aquarium - 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 273 4000
Besides boasting over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals, this exciting marine life center features daily behind the scenes tours, boat tours of the bay and the opportunity to take a dive in a shark tank. Animal species at Tampa's Florida Aquarium have been gathered from across the globe and popular attractions include river otters, American alligators, free-flying birds and a giant Pacific octopus.
Tampa tourist attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:00
Tampa tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors

Tampa Tourist Attractions: J.B. Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures - 12959 State Road 54, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 926 11
J.B. Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures offer eco-tours on safari buggies with trained guides who will introduce you to the Starkey family history and show you the workings of a genuine Florida cattle ranch. As the tour continues you will learn about how the land sustained earlier inhabitants such as Native Americans and about the wide variety of animals that call the ranch their home.
Tampa tourist attraction open: tours by reservation only, call for details
Tampa tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors

Tampa Tourist Attractions: Lowry Park Zoo - 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 935 8552
Set in 41 acres / 16.5 hectares of lush green parkland, the Lowry Park Zoo contains one of Florida's finest collections of animals in captivity. The park is split into five separate sections: the Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Native Florida Wildlife Center, Asian Domain, Primate World and Children's Petting Zoo. Other attractions at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo include is also a 1,500 square foot interactive area with engaging displays and a unique insect section.
Tampa tourist attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:00
Tampa tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors

Tampa Tourist Attractions: Malibu Grand Prix - 14320 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 977 6272
Tampa's Malibu Grand Prix offers a range of adrenaline-charged driving activities aimed at over 16s and license holding adults. Attractions include the Grand Prix, Two-Seater Grand Prix and Go Karts, each of which offers a different standard of vehicle and has its own entry requirements. For kids and adults who can't drive, there is a fantastic miniature golf course plus a games room offering state-of-the-art arcade driving games.
Tampa tourist attraction open: hours vary
Tampa tourist attraction admission: charge

 
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