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| About Tampa - Home of Superbowl XLIII |
According to Arbitron (As of Jan 2008):
Ranking: 19 out of 302 Markets
Population 12 yrs +: 2,350,000
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Some things to do while in Tampa:
- Busch Gardens – Theme park (Roller coasters, wild animals, entertaining shows, rides, food, shopping, sightseeing, bird shows, exotic flowers, train rides, Serengeti adventures, river rapids... the list goes merrily on. Wear comfy walking shoes and spend the day at this 300-acre park. You can even taste the Anheuser Busch brew that started it all.) Open Hours: 9:30am-dusk but varies daily and by season; Phone: 813- 987- 5082 www.buschgardens.com
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino –Discover Your Rock 'n Roll Dreams. From the second the 50-foot Hard Rock guitar at the entrance catches your eye, this breathtaking Tampa vacation destination moves to the music in your soul,featuring lavish cascading fountains, snazzy sky-lit restaurants and bars, a huge 90,000-square-foot casino, exhilarating live entertainment, and our fitness center with latest equipment from Life Fitness Cardio. www.seminolehardrock.com
- Salvador Dali Museum – Museum (Housing the largest collection of Salvador Dali works in the world, the museum offers a regularly changing exhibit of the legendary surrealist artist's melting-watch canvases and a wide variety of his sculpture and fiber objects that are, at the very least, intriguing.) Open Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat; 9:30am-8pm Thu; noon-5:30pm Sun; Phone: 727- 823-3767 http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org
- The Florida Aquarium - Aquarium (This attraction features four main galleries displaying a variety of marine life native to Florida. The Wetlands Gallery is located under a glass dome, which houses an intriguing assortment of freshwater fish, birds, river otters and the infamous Florida 'gator. You can observe the gallery from the Wetlands Lookout atop the mezzanine. The Bays & Beaches Gallery presents seahorses and lobsters, while the Coral Reefs Gallery displays colorful fish and moray eels. Take a moment to observe the Dragons Down Under from Australia and experience the 5000-gallon touch pool.) Open Hours: 9:30am-5pm daily; Phone: 813- 273- 4000 http://www.flaquarium.org
- Channelside District – Sightseeing (What used to be warehouses and empty lots is now Tampa's newest elite shopping complex, known as the Channelside district. Starting with the Florida Aquarium and curving around to end at the Tampa Convention Center, the district also includes the Ice Palace, the Port of Tampa, a movie theater with an IMAX theater, dining in the form of Hooters, Grille 29, and Jackson’s and a variety of clothing and gift stores. Dance clubs, dinner, and a dueling piano bar are only a few of the pleasures that are guaranteed to create a great evening .Parking is available in several garages; street parking or free parking is limited.) http://www.channelside.com
- Lowry Park Zoo – Zoo (Tampa's first zoo can trace its history back to the 1930s. In 1957, this collection of animals and birds was moved to its current location on 41 acres. Recognized as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country, it is home to more than 1,500 animals, some endangered, who reside in natural habitats.) Open Hours: 9:30am-5pm daily; Phone: 813- 935- 8552 http://www.lowryparkzoo.com
- Museum of Science and Industry M.O.S.I. - Museum (More than 450 activities await you at this non-profit facility dedicated to promoting a better understanding of science and technology. The Saunders Planetarium shows you the stars. Step inside the Gulf Coast Hurricane exhibit for a blast of tropical nightmare. At the IMAX dome, the world is bigger than life, filled with odd sights and sounds on a huge screen. Open Hours: M-F 9a-5p; Sa-Su 9a-7p Phone: 813- 987- 6300 http://www.mosi.org
- Wild Life On Easy Street – Sightseeing (Hand-feed Shere Khan, the 800-pound tiger, or take great photos of your favorite cats with nary a fence to ruin the snapshot. Occupying 40 acres, this non-profit center has the largest collection of exotic cats to be found in the world. More than 140 neglected, abused and unwanted big cats call this sanctuary and rehabilitation center home. All proceeds go directly to enhancing the habitats of these magnificent animals. Call ahead to check tour times.) Open Hours: 9am-3pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-1:30pm Sat Phone: 813- 920- 4130 http://www.bigcatrescue.org
- Adventure Island – Water Park (From four-foot waves in the Endless Surf wave pool to body flumes, twisting water slides and thrill rides that splash and slither, this 26-acre park at Busch Gardens is as much fun for I'm-a-kid-again adults as it is for children.) Open Hours: 10am-6pm daily Phone: 813- 987- 5600 http://www.4adventure.com/adventure_island/fla
- Ybor City - Tampa's National Historic Landmark District. Florida's Latin Quarter experience beckons you back to another era. Wrought iron balconies, globe streetlights, brick-lined walkways and the majestic architecture of cigar factories, social clubs and other unique buildings, provide a glimpse into an era rich with culture and history. Today, Ybor City is a shopping, dining and entertainment district where the ancient art of premium hand-rolled cigar making lives on. And, we also boast a nightlife as colorful as our Spanish Flamenco dancers. http://www.ybor.org
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