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Parks, museums, trails and venues locals love.

Tampa Riverwalk
Outdoors

Tampa Riverwalk

A 2.6-mile waterfront path along the Hillsborough River linking parks, museums, Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Family

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Roller coasters plus an African-themed zoo with giraffes, gorillas and a Serengeti safari.

The Florida Aquarium
Family

The Florida Aquarium

Coral reefs, otters and sea turtles in the Channel District, steps from the cruise port.

Tampa Theatre
Arts

Tampa Theatre

A 1926 movie palace downtown with a twinkling ceiling, a Wurlitzer organ and indie films.

Bayshore Boulevard
Outdoors

Bayshore Boulevard

The world's longest continuous sidewalk — 4.5 miles of bay views for walking, running and biking.

Henry B. Plant Museum
History

Henry B. Plant Museum

Silver minarets crown Plant Hall, the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now the University of Tampa.