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Places To Go In Tampa
When was the last time you let go of everything? When was the last time you allowed yourself to be free from schedules, expectations, and work skirts? Be free in Tampa, Florida. It’s a rare place where you can enjoy total quiet with a patch of solitude on the strand, or you can meander into the lively pubs downtown and mingle amongst revelers. Who do you want to be? Do you want to adhere to set plans or do you want follow your whims as you wander along the shores of Florida? If you fall into the latter, Tampa is your new favorite spot. With our Tampa hotels nestled along the breaking sea, you’ll have easy access to everything you’ve ever wanted to see and do.
Things to Do in Tampa
Tigers, parrots, and pirates, oh my. As you roam through Tampa, a world of choices opens to you. Tampa attractions includes the Lowery Park Zoo, which is home to wild birds of prey and beasts of stripes and spots. Feel your place in nature as you view the animals in their habitats, munching on the leaves, and contemplating their next moves. If you wish to feel something else, a vibration of muscle and spirit, climb aboard a speedboat, and allow your hands to steer yourself on a journey of no ends, just means. A ride for the sake of driving fast toward that tangerine horizon, knowing what it feels like to let go. When you find yourself asking what to do in Tampa, it’s a little bit of everything. Suds with new friends downtown, tanning on the warm shore, exploring the wildlife beyond the gates— it’s all waiting for you to roam over and experience it for yourself. With a Travelocity Tampa vacation, you can challenge yourself to new sights and adventures along the sparklingly coast.
Popular places to visit

Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top college in Tampa. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Tampa Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Tampa Convention Center, a top convention center in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tampa Riverwalk
With a visit to Tampa Riverwalk, a popular shopping spot in Tampa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the great live music or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
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