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Busch Gardens
3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612
888-800-5447
www.buschgardens.com
Biggest theme park outside Orlando, with roller coasters to ride and wild animals to peer at.
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A ride at Busch Gardens Theme Park |
Florida Aquarium
l701 Channelside Dr.
Tampa, FL 33602
800-FLFISH-1 (800-353-4741)
www.flaaquarium.org
Lots of fish to see plus the occasional guest diver in scuba gear feeding the sharks.
Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
813-935-8552
www.lowryparkzoo.com
Ranked as one of the best small municipal zoos in the country.
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
4801 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617
800-995-MOSI (800-995-6674)
www.mosi.org
Lots of interactive exhibits-and not just for children. Also has an I-Max theater on site.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5223 N. Orient Rd.
Tampa, FL 33610
866-ROCK4ME (800-222-7466)
www.seminolehardrocktampa.com
Literally the only game in town when it comes to video slot machines.
Chihuly Collection
400 Beach Dr. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-GLASS (4527)
www.chihulycollectionstpete.com
An impressive collection of hand-blown glass created by the world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly, including several spectacular large-scale sculptures.
Explorations: The Children's Museum
1925 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-821-8992
www.greatexplorations.org
Interactive science and physics displays and exhibits — lots of fun.
Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-820-0100
www.flholocaustmuseum.org
Very professional and moving tribute to the darkest moments of World War II.
Museum of Fine Arts
25 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727-896-2667
www.fine-arts.org
Small but impressive collection of works by American and European artists and photographers.
Salvador Dali Museum
One Dali Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-823-3767
www.thedali.org
The largest collection of the master artist's works outside of Spain has a stunningly designed new home — an architectural work of art in itself.
St. Petersburg Museum of History
335 2nd Ave. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-1052
www.spmoh.org
A great way to catch up on the history of the city — with some surprising facts on view.
The Pier
800 2nd Ave. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-821-6443
www.stpetepier.com
Shopping and dining venue with a stunning view of Tampa Bay, night and day.
Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-44-TAMPA (1-800-448-2672)
www.VisitTampaBay.com
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
877-352-3224
www.FloridasBeach.com
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
813-248-3712, ext. 1
www.ybor.org | 
