Best Tampa Vacation Packages
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Top Attractions in Tampa
Florida Aquarium
Located on the southeastern edge of downtown Tampa, the Florida Aquarium houses more than 20,000 varieties of animal and plant life. It can take at least three hours to make your way through the maze of stingrays, moray eels and sea turtles that live here, but there’s a good chance your children will tire of the outing before then. Make sure your visit includes a swing by the shark tanks, the African penguins, and the polar bears especially. Travelers also recommend a stop by the Wetlands Trail exhibit, which includes alligators, otters and Burmese Pythons. Young kids are sure to enjoy the “Explore A Shore” exhibit, a 2-acre outdoor zone that includes a water slide, and geysers for youngsters to play in. Find the best Tampa vacation packages with hotels near the aquarium at CheapFlightsDeal4U!
Tampa Theater
Visitors to Tampa highly recommend a stop at the beautiful, ornate Tampa Theatre. Built in 1926, the theater was considered one of the world’s most elaborate theaters. Designed by architect John Eberson, the interior features a 900-pipe Wurlitzer organ and was constructed to look like a Mediterranean garden with flowers and gargoyles. Take a look at the ceiling and you’ll spot 99 bulbs meant to resemble stars in the night sky. If you can’t attend a show here, consider taking a tour instead. The venue offers a 90-minute “balcony to backstage” tour, which includes a demonstration of the Wurlitzer theater organ and details about the stories, art and architecture that earned this movie palace a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and Tampa City Landmark status.
Busch Gardens
Spanning 297 acres and boasting more than 12,000 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens is a popular way to spend a day under the Tampa sun. Did you know that Busch Gardens is actually older than nearby Disney World? It’s also cheaper and includes themed lands on Morocco, the Congo, Timbuktu, Egypt and Nairobi; plus animal exhibits based on the Serengeti Plain and the Myombe Reserve (and that’s just scratching the surface). Our tip to avoid the bottle-neck of crowded attractions: start at the back of the park and work your way toward the front. You’ll find Busch Gardens about 10 miles northeast of downtown Tampa. Want to stay close to Busch Gardens? Find the best Tampa vacation packages with nearby hotels here!
Glazer Children’s Museum
If you’re traveling with children, don’t miss the Glazer Children’s Museum. During a GCM visit, children try on many identities to help explore the world around them. Whether they put on a lab coat in the Vet Clinic or leap to stardom in the Twinkle Stars Theater, imaginative play is critical to your child’s experience. Kids can explore a variety of exhibits, like Art Smart, Cruise Ship, Engineer’s Workshop and more! Check their website for more information.
