Intro

Whether you want to take a stroll down the Tampa Riverwalk, hop on some roller coasters at a water park with the whole family, or take in some culture at the Tampa Museum of Art. This post will review in great detail all the fun things to do from downtown Tampa Bay area to the central Gulf Coast beaches and everywhere in between.

For those of you reading outside of the United States, and not familiar with the lesser known city in Central Florida. The city of Tampa is in Hillsborough county and is situated in the middle of the state, on the Gulf of Mexico. The region is home to some of the countries most magnificent beaches such as Clearwater Beach, St Pete Beach where you can take a short walk down the St. Pete Pier, and Sarasota Beaches. The city is also home to one of the bigger ports for a cruise ship to dock in the country.

If you are traveling with young kids or are you are a fan of marine life, Tampa is the perfect place to travel solo or with the entire family. A short drive from Tampa is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium as well as the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. This Clearwater aquarium is best known from the movie A Dolphin's Tale with Ashley Judd and Harry Conick, Jr. where a dolphin washed up on shore and had a net tangled around it's tail. They rescued the dolphin but with all their attempts, they couldn't save it's tail but made it a prosthetic and it was able to survive in this aquarium for many years.

If you are a nature fan, Florida has something for everyone and at least one sunset that will take your breath away.

Conclusion

I have only been living in Florida for a few months now and visiting on and off over the years. I am excited about all the sights I have seen so far from the warm waters and white sand beaches of Sarasota through Clearwater, a great spot like the Ybor City Museum State Park and the like, to the cute areas in St. Petersburg to stroll for a bite to eat. The Gulf Coast of Florida is a great way to relax over your vacation with some of the best places for live music and to sun tan. This region also has two convenient ways to fly in, either through Tampa International or the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport. 

Quote

“May your days be filled with smiles, sunshine, and seashells.” Unknown

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If you have the opportunity to explore more of Florida, check out my posts on Miami, St. Augustine, and Orlando.