Things To Do In Tampa Bay

There's lots to do in Tampa Bay.

Attractions

  • Busch Gardens: This African-inspired theme park features spectacular roller coasters, exotic endangered species from the Serengeti, live performances, shops, restaurants and more.
  • Adventure Island: This 30-acre water park adjacent to Busch Gardens features both thrill rides and tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages.
  • Lowry Park Zoo: Featuring more than 2,000 animals is lush habitats, this favorite bay-area attraction was voted "#1 Family Friendly Zoo in American" by Child Magazine.
  • The Florida Aquarium: This 200,000-square-foot aquarium features over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from around the globe.
  • The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI): Featuring more than 450 hands-on activities, MOSI is the largest science center in the southeastern U.S. where visitors learn through play with fun, interactive exhibit galleries. MOSI is home to Florida’s only IMAX® Dome Theatre.

Events Venues

  • The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center: As the largest performing arts complex in the Southeast U.S., this 335,000 square-foot center boasts one of the nation's leading Broadway series.
  • Raymond James Stadium: Home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF Bulls Football, this outdoor stadium hosts big-ticket concerts and events year-round.
  • The St. Pete Times Forum: Home of the NHL's Tampa Bay Devil Lightning, this indoor venue hosts concerts, WWF Wrestling and more.
  • George M. Steinbrenner Field: The spring training home for the New York Yankees, this outdoor stadium hosts concerts and events.
  • Home of the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, hosting concerts and events year-round.
  • Sun Dome: Located on the USF Tampa campus, this indoor facility serves as the home for USF Bulls basketball, and hosts multiple concerts and events year-round.
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall: One of the finest acoustic performing halls in Florida.

Arts & Culture

  • USF Contemporary Art Museum: The museum's art collection is comprised of more than 5,000 works, and features exceptional holdings in graphics and sculpture multiples by internationally acclaimed artists.
  • Tampa Museum of Art: The museum's permanent collection features 20th century and contemporary art and a renowned collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. Classes, lectures, seminars, and children's activities complement the exhibitions.
  • Museum of Fine Arts: Located in St. Petersburg, this museum features traveling exhibitions as well as an impressive permanent display.
  • The Salvador Dali Museum
  • Florida Holocaust Museum: Located in St. Petersburg, the museum honors the memory of the millions of innocent people who suffered during the Holocaust.
  • Ringling Museum of Art: Located on a 66-acre estate on Sarasota Bay, the museum offers 21 galleries of European paintings, as well as Cypriot antiquities, Asian art, American paintings and contemporary art.

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