Tampa Tourism and recreation

A street festival onYbor City's famous 7th Avenue.

The Channelside Entertainment Complex in Tampa's Chanel District.

The city of Tampa operates over 165 parks and beaches covering 2,286 acres (9.25 km²) within city limits; 42 more in surrounding suburbs covering 70,000 acres (280 km²), are maintained by Hillsborough County. These areas include the Hillsborough River State Park, just northeast of the city. Tampa is also home to a number of attractions and theme parks, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, and Florida Aquarium

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features over 2,000 animals, interactive exhibits, rides, educational shows and more. The zoo serves as an economic, cultural, environmental and educational anchor in the City of Tampa.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre (1.36 km²) African-themed park located near the University of South Florida. It features many thrilling roller coasters, for which it is known, and hosts a number of African wildlife, which one could tour and interact.

Adventure Island is a 30-acre (120,000 m²) water park just adjacent to Busch Gardens. It features many water rides, dining, and other attractions typical to a water park.

The Florida Aquarium is a 250,000 sq ft (23,000 m²) aquarium located in the Channel District of Tampa. It hosts over 20,000 species of aquatic plants and animals. It is known for its unique glass architecture. Just adjacent to the Aquarium is the SS American Victory, a World War II Victory ship preserved as a museum ship.

Well-known shopping areas include International Plaza and Bay Street, WestShore Plaza, SoHo district, and Hyde Park Village. Palma Ceia is also home to a shopping district, called Palma Ceia Design District. Previously, Tampa had also been home to the Floriland Mall (now an office park), Tampa Bay Center (demolished and replaced with the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers training facility, known as "One Buc Place"), and East Lake Square Mall (now an office park)

Events

Downtown during Gasparilla

Perhaps the most well known and celebrated event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, usually referred to simply as Gasparilla. It has been held yearly since 1904. Gasparilla, often referred to as the Mardi Gras of Tampa, is usually held on the last Saturday of January. The invasion-themed event has an attendance of over 400,000 people and impacts over 23 million dollars to the city of Tampa. The Sant'Yago Knight Parade, or Gasparilla Night Parade is usually held one week to a few weeks after. It is considered more adult-oriented.

Other notable events include the Outback Bowl, which is held New Year's Day at Raymond James Stadium. The Florida State Fair in mid-February, also brings in an attendance of around 400,000, and Guavaween, an open street Halloween celebration with Latin flavor taking place in Ybor City. Also in Ybor is "GaYbor Days", an annual four-day street party in the GLBT-friendly GaYbor district.

Our Dream, waterfront, private pool, kayaks
From 950 p/w	Glorious waterfront location for our 3 bedroom villa with private pool, canoe and kayaks on a spring fed waterway connecting directly to the magnificent Kings Bay in beautiful Crystal River. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Crystal River /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Pelican Dock for 5* Water Front Luxury.
From 585 p/w	6 Beds/4 Baths. Sleeps 14 people +2. 30' x 13' Heated Pool & Spa/Jacuzzi. On Deep water, with easy access to the Gulf. Private Boat Dock with 9klb Lift. Near to beaches &Golf courses. Sleeps 16: Double Beds 4, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Port Charlotte. /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Heron View for 5* Water Front Luxury
From 385 p/w	Luxury 4 or 5 Bedroom with 3Bath/2Family/Sleeps10+. 30' Heated Pool & Spa. 50' x 6' Private Dock on Deep water canal. Easy access to Gulf. 8 sugar sand beaches +7 Golf courses. Sleeps 11: Double Beds 3, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 South Gulf Cove, Cape Haze /Port Charlotte. /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Pine Valley Court
From 600 p/w	Luxury villa, which overlooks a lake in the Pine Valley area of Rotonda West. Availability from June 2010 and discounts for long stays, book now for 2010/2011. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Pine Valley /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Lake view villa Tampa (Lutz)
From 750 p/w	Beautiful, single story villa on small lake, 25 minutes from Gulf coast and 10 minutes to golf and tennis. Features all including heated pool, 4 bedrooms, baths. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 3, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Lutz /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Sandhill Crane
From 840 p/w	Luxury, 3 bedroom/2 BR villa with free view from the pool deck. Great location with lots of activities in the surroundings. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Bradenton /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Luxury DOUBLE MASTER Villa.
From 475 p/w	Herons Point is a large, spacious (2,300sqft), 3 bedroom, DOUBLE MASTER, 3rd bedroom en-suite, luxury villa. Unlimited Golf package available. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Cape Haze /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Don Pedro Villa
From 295 p/w	Detached Executive luxury villa with swimming pool in tranquil settings. Spectacular Golf courses with white sandy beaches only 10 mins away. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 3, Twin Beds 0, Single Beds 0 Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Howells Retreat
From 400 p/w	Luxury Canalside 3bed/2bath villa with private pool, located in tranquil area of unspoilt natural beauty with glorious beaches & excellent golf nearby Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Luxury Gulf Coast Villa
From 450 p/w	The Villa is furnished to a very high standard and is situated on the Cape Haze Peninsula, close to white sandy beaches. It is ideal for two families and sleeps 8 comfortably Sleeps 9: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Long Meadow /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
abaco court
From 950 p/w	Waterfront detached house with private heated pool & private boat dock.Lovely water views.Watch the dolphins swim by! Sleeps 5: Double Beds 1, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Marco Island /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Luxury 3 Bed Villa with South Facing pool
From 435 p/w	Our Luxury villa is furnished & equipped to a very high standard with many luxury features not normally found in other rental homes. Located in Rotonda West on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Long Meadow /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Zenith Villa
From 695 p/w	Waterside, luxurious, air conditioned, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage villa with large heated pool and spa on the Gulf coast of Florida. Sleeps 10: Double Beds 3, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
1284 North Timucuan Trail
From 450 p/w	4 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms Villa Large Heated Pool Large Lot Free Golf Package at 4 Golf courses Professionally Managed 5 mins from Inverness town Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Inverness /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Fabulous Gulf Coast Villa
From 460 p/w	Free golf at a Beautiful new villa on Florida's sunny gulf coast. Situated on an 18 hole championship golf course, this 3 bed, 3 bath villa has a private pool. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa at Weeki Wachee / Spring Hill
From 400 p/w	Luxury Florida Villa. Golf on the Gulf just north of Tampa ,3 Bed Pool Villa Secluded Garden Nice neighbourhood close to all amenities. Nearest Beach @ Pine Island Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Spring Hill /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
VILLA
From 550 p/w	GREAT LOCATION FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS. WALK TO SHOPS & RESTAURANTS. DETACHED VILLA WITH HEATED POOL/JACUSSI. VERY PRIVATE SITUATED IN CUL DE SAC STREET. Sleeps 7: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
VILLA
From 650 p/w	EXECUTIVE VILLA WITH HEATED PRIVATE POOL WITH LARGE PATIO CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES IN QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA, CLOSE SIESTA KEY BEACHES. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 SIESTA KEY /sarasota /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Blue Dolphin
From 625 p/w	Luxury spacious villa in Cape Coral. The villa features lush, mature planting ensuring a private patio and pool area, surround sound, and 3 car garage Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Cape Coral /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
The Gulf Coast Villa
From 525 p/w	3 Bed 3 Bath luxury Villa with heated pool overlooks water & Long Marsh Golf Course in Rotonda, south of Englewood Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Long Meadow /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Harrington House
From 500 p/w	New Beautiful Golf Course Villa with 3 bedrooms and large sleeping loft area and heated pool overlooking the sixth green. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 3, Twin Beds 0, Single Beds 0 Bradenton /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Luxury 4 Bedroom Villa In Bradenton
From 450 p/w	Ideally placed, 20 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island and Sarasota and only 90 minutes from Orlando this villa is perfectly place Sleeps 10: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Bradenton /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Paradise on the Canal
From 925 p/w	3 Bed 3 Bath - 2000 sq ft executive Villa with oversize private solar heated pool Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Pine Valley /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Rotonda Sun executive villa
From 530 p/w	Luxury brand new villa with south facing pool overlooking freshwater canal 3 beds 2.5 baths separate family room minutes from golf courses and near sandy beaches Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Cape Haze /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Florida Golf Rental Villa
From 1000 p/w	Fabulous Deluxe 4-bed/3-bath home with pool and jacuzzi, luxurious interior, modern conveniences, FREE GREEN FEES on 4 golf courses and golf course view. Year built 2004 Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Inverness /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
New Luxury Villa on Rotonda.
From 495 p/w	Our 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom (master with spa) Villa has a large 36' x 16' heated pool with a secluded outlook. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Pine Valley /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa
From 480 p/w	Luxury 3 bedroom villa with private pool and freshwater canal view, set in a peaceful location, close to golf courses and sandy beaches. Sleeps 6. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Long Meadow /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa, Sarasota, private pool
From 425 p/w	15 minutes from Sarasota beaches our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with private enclosed pool is perfect for a family holiday or local golf courses. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 sarasota /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
SunHaven Gulf Vacation Villa
From 480 p/w	Macnificent Private ,Tranquil upscale retreat set in pine wooded area with private heated pool. Central air conditioning and a contemporary modern interior for a relaxing vacation. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Rotonda lakes /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Herons Rest, Rotonda.
From 495 p/w	An excellent choice for families or couples. Secluded, south-facing and backing onto waterways. Large pool and sun trap decks. Comes with FREE beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets! Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 White Marsh /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Luxury Riverside Villa
From 650 p/w	Luxury vacation rental - heated pool, spa and jacuzzi bath - 12 mins to Gulf Coast Beaches - golf, fishing, boating, bird and wildlife watching Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Margarita, Venice, Florida
From 616 p/w	Stunning new 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Det Villa with pool. Tranquil setting, lake and woodland. On site Club House-gym, pool, sports, BBQ. Mins from Historic Venice, shops, restaurants, golf and beaches. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 4, Twin Beds 0, Single Beds 0 Venice, /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Rotonda West Canal side Villa
From 1100 p/w	A beautiful 3 Bedroom Villa on one of Rotondas Canals with salt water pool and large deck and Lanai. The house is a short walk from Long Marsh golf course. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Long Meadow /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Exquisite South-Facing Villa in Rotonda
From 320 p/w	This exquisite south facing provides all day sunshine near the pool. It overlooks a conservation area where you can view wildlife while having a BBQ n Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Oasis-Cape Coral, Florida
From 980 p/w	Waterfront house-Gulf of Mexico access-Boat available Sleeps 8: Double Beds 3, Twin Beds 0, Single Beds 1 Cape Coral /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Stunning Views on the River
From 495 p/w	Charming property, built as a home rather than as a rental property. Occupies 3 1/2 lots so plenty of open space and privacy. Sleeps 6: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Pine Valley /Rotonda /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Rosa
From 638 p/w	Brand new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with large swimming pool and lanai. Quiet neigbourhood.Beautifully furnished. Spacious kitchen. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Inverness /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Sunset Dream , Naples, Florida
From 1050 p/w	Sunset Dream is a three Bed two ensuite with a Den (Optional Four Bed) and heated pool. This vacation home offers the holiday maker a beautiful self c Sleeps 9: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 1 Naples /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
LAKEVIEW, HEATED PRIVATE POOL HOME.
From 550 p/w	GREAT LOCATION ON DEAD END ST.QUITE & PRIVATE, 3 BED 2 BATH SPACIOUS VILLA., FITTED OUT TO A HIGH STANDARD, BEAUTIFUL NEW KITCHEN. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 SIESTA KEY /sarasota /Tampa/Sarasota /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /
Villa Dolphin
From 1776 p/w	120 ft South facing Luxury Waterfront pool Home including a new SeaDoo 230 Challenger SE with 430 HP Sleeps 8: Double Beds 4, Twin Beds 0, Single Beds 0 Cape Coral /Gulf Coast /Florida /USA /North America /

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Travel and Vacations: Orlando, Florida Sightseeing 

by Dakota Caudilla

Orlando, Florida is a mystical land where everything is blown out of proportion. Leave everyday world behind when you visit Orlando, Florida because this is where the magical Seaworld is, Skull Kingdom, Wonder Works, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and many other parks and entertainment centers to fill your vacation with unbridled fun and excitement. Orlando is a place of sunny beaches, family parks, theatres and loads of tourist attractions. There's never nothing to do in Orlando, Florida.

First of all, if you're going with your whole family, you can take the kids to the absolutely breathtaking SeaWorld. Many vacationers rant and rave about the absolutely adorable dolphins, sharks and other bizarre-looking sea creatures amidst the laid-back and yet exciting atmosphere where there is a vast collection of sea animals that you can introduce to your children. The schedule for each of the shows is arranged in such a way that you don't have to run from one show to another in a hurry. In fact, you can literally spend the whole day at SeaWorld, going from one show to another, at a leisurely pace.

And if you're visiting Orlando, Florida, you can't miss visiting the Universal Studios in Florida. Universal Studios is a place not only suitable for the kids, but even the adults find the place absolutely captivating. Some folks go to Universal Studios, Florida more than 3 times a year, where they leave 'everyday world' and 'restraint' behind at the doorstep. Even though some say that the wait for the rides are long and tiring, most of them agree that the wait is well worth it!

The Wet n Wild in Orlando, Florida has been bringing in visitors, vacationers and tourists from all over the world simply because the place is clean, well-kept with hundreds of rides for kids and adults alike. There are rides for just about anyone, from 18-months to 88-years old! Those who like the feeling of being in the sea, you should rent a boogie and take a ride in the huge wave pool. Every other minute, the horn will blow and all of a sudden, you will feel like you're in the sea.

The Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre is among one of the many places that tourists go to only to leave it with very distinct pleasant memories of. Not only is the food excellent, the show they have there is always fresh and unique. And for those who like to get a little scared, try out the Skull Kingdom, Florida. Enter the Skull Kingdom, wander around and get taunted and terrified by a cast of freakish characters out to raise your blood pressure.

About the Author

Dakota Caudilla, journalist, and website builder Dakota Caudilla lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://www.travel-florida.net on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article

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