Sightseeing in Tampa - what to see. Complete travel guide
The third largest city in Florida, Tampa is located on the coast of Tampa Bay Gulf. Tampa was added to the territory of the United States in the middle of the 19th century. Even at that time this was a promising and a rapidly developing industrial area. In the end of the 19th century the city became very famous due to the tobacco company that had produced best cigars in the region. Later here were founded large factories targeted at extraction and processing of phosphates. The tourism sector started developing only in the second half of the 20th century.
Tampa offers more than a thousand dining places to its visitors. Modest bistro with a simple and affordable menu, an abundance of luxury gourmet restaurants and cozy bars ideal for relaxing … Open
Tampa is the actively developing modern city with an interesting history, as well as lots of original features and legends. Several beautiful myths are associated with name of the city; one … Open
The Scientific and Industrial Museum enjoys great popularity among the guests of the city. It is one-of-a-kind in the United States. The museum is especially loved by tourists with children, who always become participants in exciting experiments, learn a lot of new and important information about the surrounding world. The museum contains a wonderful garden full of butterflies, various interactive exhibits, and a special hall where everyone can experience the intensity of a hurricane's force. The museum presents more than 450 different thematic expositions as a whole. You'll need hours to study all of them.
The most famous landmark is the Museus of Science and Industry (MOSI); it is the most extensive research institution in the southeastern region of the country. There are more than four and a … Open
The Tampa Zoo is a popular tourist destination, as well. It has become home to 2000 species of animals. The zoo has a very beautiful design. It is equipped with special animal pens, maximum close to the environmental conditions. Visitors are allowed to pat and feed the animals. You can make excellent memorable photos during your tour. There is also a terrarium and a special reptile exhibition on the territory of the zoo.
Tampa is a great place for a family holiday. A decent selection of entertainment centers, parks, modern cinemas and other leisure centers is offered to vacationers. The Adventure Island … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Tampa and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Tampa
♥ Shopping area ' Soho' Tampa, 3.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area 'Westshore' Tampa, 6.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Soho' Tampa, 3.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area 'Westshore' Tampa, 6.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Tampa
♥ Local Park 'Frog Branch Stream V' , 19.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Fossil' , 21.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Dinosaur' , 27.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Hillsborough River' , 31.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Wyatt Jeffries' , 31.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Frog Branch Stream V' , 19.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Fossil' , 21.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Dinosaur' , 27.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Hillsborough River' , 31.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Wyatt Jeffries' , 31.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Tampa and around
♥ Art museum 'Salvador Dalí Museum' St. Petersburg, 26.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Salvador Dalí Museum' St. Petersburg, 26.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Tampa from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Giraffe Ranch Farm
From the series “Top 10 Extraordinary Farms”
Check on the map: Distance from Tampa center - 62.2 km.
The farm in Florida has several purposes and objectives. Its pets are used for scientific research. The farm cooperates with major health centres. Communication with animals has long been considered as one of the most effective therapies. The farm can be recommended to all nature lovers. Giraffe Ranch Farm is quite large and is perfect for hiking. …
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