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Florida Aquarium

The aquarium holds more than 20,000 plants and animals in both fresh water and saltwater. It also has a million gallon coral reef display that holds all different kinds of fish. Divers feed the sharks in the deep water aquarium twice a day. There is an event called the "Penguin Promenade" which is an up close encounter with African black-footed Penguins for kids. 

Busch Gardens
 

Busch Gardens is one of the most thrilling place to be. The park is based on Africa and is divided into 10 different sections that have exotic animals, roller coasters, and live entertainment. In "Edge of Africa" you can be up close and personal with hyenas, lions, and crocodiles. If you visit "The Congo" you can see white tigers and ride water rides. This park is filled with many thrilling things to do for the whole family.   

Tampa Museum of Art
 

This museum is very unique from where it is located which is riverside. It has a collection of classical Greek and Roman artwork. It is known as one of the country's best museums. Some of the displays here at the museum are rotating and are traveling exhibits. Outside of the museum there is a park and sculpture garden that are waterside to enjoy.    

Manatee Viewing Center

   Manatees are endangered species and were once thought to be mermaids. During the winter they would go towards the Tampa Bay's power plant for warmer waters. At this center, the visitors can watch the manatees from a observation platform. There is also an educational building that has mini theaters that show visitors the habits and lives of manatees.

Lowry Park Zoo

This zoo is sitting on 24 acres of landscaping and holds animals from four continents. The animals come from environments for primates and Asian animals. They have a petting zoo and also an aquatic center that has manatees and helps injured ones back to health. It also includes a Discovery Center which does hands-on activities on nature and small animals. As well as many more exciting things to explore.

Ybor City Walking Tour
 

  This is sponsored by the Ybor City State Museum Society and the Chamber of Commerce.  These walking tours take visitors through Tampa's most historic places. The tour is led by a local resident and lasts about 1.5 hours. The tour starts at the museum and goes through the gardens there and the goes to Ybor City itself.  The guide will tell visitors the history of the area and details about certain buildings and much more.

Henry B. Plant Museum
 

This museum was formerly held in the Tampa Bay Hotel. In this museum visitors will learn about Tampa's history and development. There are special exhibits that show the city's role in the Spanish-American War. It also shows European and Asian artwork and some furnishings from the hotel's heyday. During the Christmas holiday, the visitors walk through the museum by candlelight.       

Museum of Science and Industry
 

 If you love science or just like to know why things happen and how they happen, then this is the place for you. This museum has over 450 hands-on exhibits. Some of the exciting exhibits are experiencing the hurricane force winds, zero gravity and the effects of simulated flight. There are also many more exhibits to explore and learn about.     

Canoe Escape

The Canoe Escape runs along the Hillsborough River. This adventure can be with or without a guide as well as deciding how long your own adventure will be. On your exploration on the river you will see vegetation and flowering plants and you may also see herons, alligators, deer, wild pigs, and many other wild animals.   

Syd Entel Gallery
 

  This is a gallery of Fine Art and Hand Blown Glass. This is a 5000 square foot gallery and is located on Main Street. It holds the finest in national and internationally acclaimed artists from all over the world as well as the premier American Glass artists. This gallery is a 27 year family tradition held by Syd Entel and Susan Benjamin.