Tampa
Cigar City
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Florida, State: South, United States of America
Area: 170.6 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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The city of Tampa, situated on an inlet reaching far into the west coast of Florida, is the economic centre of western Florida.The prosperous and inviting downtown district has attracted numerous businesses and provides a home to several notable museums and impressive public spaces.Outfitted with wrought iron and brick, its attractive historic district of Ybor City offers pedestrian shopping, dining and clubs with a distinctly Latin twist.The city has a rich multi-cultural heritage.Location
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Humid subtropical climate
Adventure Island''s 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun features the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages. Within a soothing Key West atmosphere awaits an unrivaled blend of slides, corkscrews, waterfalls, a wave pool, children''s water playground and other family attractions such as outdoor cafés, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, arcades and a championship white-sand volleyball complex.
At Busch Gardens, animals roam free and you are the outsider. You can see the park by monorail, cable car or train. Roller coasters, wild animals, entertaining shows, rides, food, shopping, sightseeing, bird shows, exotic flowers, train rides, Serengeti adventures.
Tampa`s Ybor City, began its intriguing history when cigar makers settled here after a disastrous fire that drove the industry north from Key West. Today it is a National Historic Landmark District lined with old buildings and historic sites. Today`s Ybor is a lively and popular shopping, dining and entertainment district featuring everything from museums to flamenco dancing and of course, plenty of cigars. The area really comes alive when the sun sets with a bevy of nightlife options. Do not miss the annual Halloween Parade, known as the Mama Guava Stumble or Guava-ween!
Explore the great outdoors and indoors in cool, air-conditioned comfort at The Florida Aquarium. Encounter over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals, from huge sharks to playful river otters. Enjoy daily behind-the-scenes tours, dive shows, close-up penguin encounters and two touch-tanks for hands-on experiences. Check out our brand new 2.2 acre outdoor discovery zone for kids.Children can enjoy Florida sunshine and climb aboard a 24-foot pirate ship, slide down a waterslide and more.
Tampa`s first zoo can trace its history back to the 1930s. In 1957, this collection of animals and birds was moved to its current location. Recognized as the "Number One Family-Friendly Zoo in the U.S." by Child magazine, Lowry Park Zoo features 2,000 animals on 56 acres of lush, natural habitats comprising seven main exhibit areas: Asian Gardens, Primate World, Free-Flight Aviaries, Florida Boardwalk, Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Wallaroo Station children`s.