The Tampa Bay area is a year-round recreational paradise, drawing sun-seekers and business people alike to its downtown skyline and nearby parks and beaches. Visitors can choose from a host of attractions ranging from the thrilling excitement, shows, and roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to deep-sea adventures at The Florida Aquarium, home to more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from all over the world.
Dance the night away in Ybor City, a National Historic Landmark District and former "cigar capital of the world." Professional sports also play a big role in the Tampa community, with Raymond James Stadium (home to the World Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Legends Field (spring training home of the New York Yankees) and The St. Pete Times Forum (home to professional hockey and arena football, plus many other world-class concerts and events).
Art and culture enthusiasts have plenty to choose from with the Tampa Museum of Art, Museum of Science & Industry, Henry B. Plant Museum (formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel), and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. If you are looking to soak up some rays, Tampa is just minutes from the white-sand beaches of Clearwater and St. Petersburg.
Be it a day-long adventure at an attraction, a shopping excursion in one of the many malls and boutiques, an afternoon at a museum or a trip to an area beach, Tampa certainly has plenty to offer visitors from all walks of life.
Getting Around:
When visiting Tampa your best choice is to rent a car. If you plan to stay in the downtown area you can get around by using the free Downtown Connector Service, which runs every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The trolley service is operated by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit/HARTline which also provides scheduled bus service between downtown Tampa and surrounding areas.
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