Things to Do in Tampa, Florida

Featuring four exciting theme parks, two water parks, an entertainment complex and much more in Orlando, Florida, Walt Disney World® Resort is a world-renowned attraction themed around classic Disney fairytales and newly popular Disney stories. The resort is home to Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom® Park—the Most Magical Place on Earth—and is ideal for guests of all ages and group sizes. Details

With exciting rides and attractions, interactive shows, exhibits, and up-close animal encounters—SeaWorld Orlando is the perfect Florida destination for experiencing the wonders of the ocean. Enjoy immersive animal experiences like Dolphin Cove and Wild Arctic, thrilling roller coasters like Mako and Manta, mesmerizing aquarium explorations, and more. Details

Home to more than 12,000 animals, this world-class theme park is one of the largest zoos in North America. Busch Gardens® Tampa is one of Florida’s leaders in thrill rides and family entertainment, offering state-of-the-art shows, animal habitats, bird gardens, water rides, zookeeper-for-a-day experiences, behind-the-scenes tours, safari-themed dining and shopping, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explore the world of exotic wildlife at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center! See over 250 animals including lizards, turtles, alligators, and more. Learn about the natural history, rich diversity and conservation efforts of wildlife worldwide. This Johns Pass alligator and wildlife attraction is a Madeira Beach hidden gem! 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