Things to Do in Tampa, Florida

From world-class thrill rides to live entertainment and more than 12,000 animals, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is one of Florida’s leaders in family entertainment. Get ready to unleash your wild side at this 335-acre Tampa theme park with award-winning shows, animal habitats, water rides, zookeeper-for-a-day experiences, safari-themed dining and shopping, and more. Details

This 150-acre family theme park, designed for families with children ages 2–12, offers more than 50 kid-friendly rides, shows, and attractions themed around the legendary toy building brick—the LEGO®. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort also features an adjacent water park, themed dining, shopping, botanical gardens, and The LEGO® World of Chima with an interactive water ride, 4-D movie experience, and more. Details

Busch Gardens® Tampa’s thrilling water park features a range of rides and attractions for the whole family. With high-speed corkscrew slides, a giant wave pool, cascading waterfalls, a lazy river, and much more, this exciting water park makes fun in the Florida sun easy to enjoy. Guests can also dine and shop at the many themed restaurants and stores, or relax in style beneath a rented cabana. Details

Imagine running into a T-Rex! Dedicated to the prehistoric giants of the past, Dinosaur World Florida is a unique theme park that offers 20 lush acres of meandering pathways to explore. Find yourself surrounded by more than 200 life-size dinosaur replicas and interactive activities, including a bone yard, prehistoric museum, a skeletal playground, and more. Details

Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park is home to more than 1,300 animals and famous for having one of the most beautiful, tropical zoological settings in the world. The Tampa Zoo creates unforgettable, natural connections between animals and visitors. Touch a giant tortoise, get hand-to-fin with slippery stingrays, and more! Details

Florida’s largest aquarium offers exciting exhibits for guests of all ages, from a Wetlands habitat with a mangrove forest and free-flying birds to a half million-gallon reef ecosystem with sharks, rays, moray eels, sea turtles, and more! The aquarium features engaging experiences, including three interactive touch pools, a 4-D Theater, and an outdoor Splash Pad for younger children—all included with general admission. And don’t miss the Journey to Madagascar exhibit with ring-tailed lemurs and colorful chameleons! Details

Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium, one of the best marine wildlife attractions in Florida! See rescued animals, including dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, river otters, and other marine animals. And be inspired by their work through fun interactive activities and presentations. Details

Dolphin sightings guaranteed on this Clearwater dolphin cruise! Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as you embark on a journey to find bottlenose dolphins. The Tropics Boat Tours' highly-trained crew provides information about the Gulf Coast an points out celebrity mansions along the way. Their double-decker catamaran's upper and lower deck provides incredible views. Details

ZooQuarium allows guests to double their fun at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park and The Florida Aquarium for one low price. ZooTampa at Lowry Park is home to more than 1,300 animals and is famous for having one of the most beautiful tropical zoological settings globally. The Zoo brings together animals and visitors to create unforgettable, natural connections. Florida’s largest aquarium offers exciting exhibits for guests of all ages, from a Wetlands habitat with a mangrove forest and free-flying birds to a half million-gallon reef ecosystem with sharks, rays, moray eels, sea turtles, and more! Details

Experience a magnificent Clearwater sunset as you sail the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This relaxing Sunset Celebration Cruise takes you from Clearwater Bay through Clearwater Pass at sunset. Enjoy a romantic evening with that special someone, or celebrate with family and friends. There are few things more enjoyable than a leisurely sunset cruise aboard a double-decker catamaran. Bring your camera to capture the incredible views. Be sure to watch for the legendary green flash, an optical phenomenon that occurs at sunset as the sun dips below the horizon. Details

Offering a unique guided and narrated tour of the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay areas, the Speed Boat Adventure Tour lets guests be the captains of their very own speed boats, allowing them to navigate themselves under the guidance of professionally trained guides. The tours include hilarious educational narration, as well as up-close views of dolphins, manatees, sea birds and more. Details