Tampa, FL

Florida Aquarium, Tampa

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Florida Aquarium, Tampa

Ranked as the 8th cleanest city of 2008 by Yahoo! Real Estate, Tampa, Florida is the third largest city in the Southeastern US, just behind Miami and Atlanta. Inhabited as early as the 16th century, this humid city's landmarks include the Sulphure Spring Water Tower and the Babe Zaharias Golf Course.

A destination that offers an eclectic variety of attractions, the city is also home to the Museum of Science and Industry, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Centre, and the Fun-Lan Drive-In, a drive-in theatre.

Of course, if taking a stroll if more your kind of thing, Tampa has plenty of places for you to go as well. With over 165 parks and beaches covering 2,286 acres within its city limits itself, popular attractions include the Billsborough River State Park, the Busch Gardens Africa, the Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium.

Club-hoppers too will not be disappointed, as the city features an avid nightlife, and entertainment junkies will not be left wanting by the city's wide variety of festivals and events, that include the yearly Gasparilla Pirate Festival, sometimes called the Mardi Gras of Tampa, the Outback Bowl, and the Florida State Fair. However, since most of these are annual events, and thus you may want to check in advance to make sure your stay coincides with them.

Popular in the 1990s for Jook music, a variety of Southern hip hop, several artists from Tampa such as Khia, Tampa Tony and Rated R have gained national recognition over the years. Tampa music, of course, is often accompanied by local dance varieties that include the K-Wang, Juke, the Jacksong Height, and the Dirty Sanchez.

Known for its shopping, Tampa also has several large scale malls, including the International Plaza and Bay Street, the WestShore Plaza, and University Mall.

A carefree city that moves to a lively tropical rhythm, Tampa is the ideal destination of or a relaxing holiday. With a lot to see, and miles of beautiful scenery to walk through, visitors to the city should be prepared to stay a while in order to truly experience the region for what it really is.

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Howard Johnson - Tampa Airport

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Ramada Tampa Westshore Inn and Conference Center

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The Resort & Club at Little Harbor

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Howard Johnson Plaza

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Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Located less than one mile from the beach, the Bay Harbor Hotel in Tampa, Fla., is four miles from Rocky Point Golf Course and the shops of Westshore Plaza.cash back  $8.65 HelpSale! Save 20% on this Stay.

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Country Inn and Suites Tampa East/ Fairgounds

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Adventure Island
Adventure Island

Adventure Island is an American water park located northeast of Tampa, Florida across the street from Busch Gardens Africa. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions. The park opened on June 7, 1980, and is part of Busch Entertainment Corporation, the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch.

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Adventure Island
Adventure Island

Adventure Island is an American water park located northeast of Tampa, Florida across the street from Busch Gardens Africa. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions. The park opened on June 7, 1980, and is part of Busch Entertainment Corporation, the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch.

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Big Cat Rescue
Big Cat Rescue

Big Cat Rescue (formerly Wildlife On Easy Street) in Tampa, Florida, United States, is a non-profit corporation that provides a permanent home to more than 100 big cats.

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