The Best Sights To See In The Tampa Area

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Tampa, Florida is a fabulous place filled with many attractive sites that lure both Tampa local residents and travelers. The region with an ethereal climate and equally bewitching crystal clear beaches has attractions for the young and the old alike. Here are the top best sights to see in this enthralling area.

Busch Gardens and Adventure Island

Busch gardens are America’s third largest zoo. This is an ideal place to visit with kids. Besides seeing the awe inspiring majestic African animals that roam in the gardens you can also entertain yourself in the amusement park. The Kumba ride, the inverted roller coaster-Montu and the Land of the dragons are loved by kids. Family shows like Hollywood live on ice and Dolphins of the deep are enjoyable. Adventure Island is a water theme park located nearby. Rapids, twists, water mines and pools feature here. Combination tickets to the two venues are available.

The Florida Aquarium

If you are an avid nature lover, Florida aquarium is a great place to visit in Tampa. It has got a collection of sea birds, plants and marine creatures in almost natural habitats. Watching the marine wonders is truly a visual treat. You can also enrich your knowledge about how a drop of water from the underground aquifer moves to the deep sea.

The Henry B Plant Museum

This museum is sited in the authentic 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel which is a national historic landmark and representative of the Tampa region. It shows the luxurious relaxation avenues enjoyed by Tampa visitors 100 years back. The Victorian architecture coupled with the soaring minarets present a regal vista to visitors. The museum is located on the grounds of the University of Tampa.

The Tampa Bay Historic Center

Situated in the downtown area of Tampa at the convention center annex, this center is a history and heritage museum as well as a research library. It has collections and exhibits related to Florida and US history. Exhibits show the geographical, cultural and historical aspects of the region over the past 12000 years or so.

Channelside

Channel Side provides contemporary attractions of an urbane nature for visitors. The major attractive sites include the Tampa port buzzing with activity and the 3D cave at the IMAX Theater. The catamaran cruises, modern arcade games, dance clubs, piano bars, shops and bistros are other attractions at Channel side.

These sites are ideal to spend a holiday with your family, whether you are a local Tampa resident or a traveler visiting the region.