But since it's so close to each of them, visiting Tampa should be on your list when you travel to Florida. The perfect 3-day Tampa itinerary will include a mix of urban culture and outdoor adventure. Not only that, but the park also has one of the largest zoos in North America. More than 300 species of animals, including kangaroos, alligators, cheetahs and sloths, inhabit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Sparkman Wharf is a fun and surprisingly kid-friendly restaurant and retail hub that sits along the Garrison Canal in downtown Tampa. If you want to hit the beach, we recommend Clearwater Beach (25 miles away), or our favorites, Siesta Key Beach, or the beaches of Sarasota, Florida (both 60 miles away). The Tampa Bay streetcar system began operating in the late 19th century to transport Tampa passengers for work and leisure. The current TECO Line streetcar system operates on a 2.7-mile line and features historic streetcar replicas of the original Tampa streetcar line.
There are 11 covered stations where you can hop on or off with stops connecting downtown Tampa, the Canal District and Ybor City. The Tampa Riverwalk offers 2.6 miles of paved trails along the Tampa shoreline. The Heights Public Market was once a depot for streetcars and has now been converted into an open concept 22,000-square-foot dining room. With more than 14 vendors offering quick service and table service, cooking classes, wine tastings and pop-up dinners are also on offer.
Spending 1 to 3 days here will give you plenty of time to explore the most fun things to do in Tampa, as well as to enjoy the diverse and thriving atmosphere here. River Walk: Start your day at one end of the river walk and spend the morning exploring and enjoying the sites. The river walk ends with two dining rooms, making it the perfect activity to start or end around lunch. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel %26 Marina: Right on the water, this hotel is perfectly located for sightseeing or business trips to Tampa.
There's a big pool, a spa, and a few restaurants, so it really has everything you need. This theme park is a must if you are traveling with children. Located about a 20-30 minute drive from the city center, it has everything kids want in a theme park: more than 300 species of animals roaming more than 65 acres, a thrilling roller coaster, and other wild rides that twirl, fall, turn, and invest. There are animal shows, encounters, feedings, experiences, safaris and tours.
There are water play areas for children, river rapids to experience, and sky walks to take. As is common with many theme parks, general admission covers access to the park and lots of things to see and do. However, most events, meetings and shows have an additional cost.
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