Things to Do in Tampa, Florida

From world-class thrill rides to live entertainment and 12,000+ animals, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is one of Florida’s leaders in family entertainment. Get ready to unleash your wild side at this 335-acre Tampa theme park with award-winning shows, animal habitats, water rides, zookeeper-for-a-day experiences, safari-themed dining and shopping, and more. Details

This 150-acre family theme park, designed for families with children ages 2–12, offers more than 50 kid-friendly rides, shows, and attractions themed around the legendary toy building brick—the LEGO. LEGOLAND Florida Resort also features an adjacent water park, themed dining, shopping, botanical gardens, and The LEGO World of Chima with an interactive water ride, 4-D movie experience, and more. Details

Busch Gardens® Tampa’s thrilling water park features a range of rides and attractions for the whole family. With high-speed corkscrew slides, a giant wave pool, cascading waterfalls, a lazy river, and much more, this exciting water park makes fun in the Florida sun easy to enjoy. Guests can also dine and shop at the many themed restaurants and stores, or relax in style beneath a rented cabana. Details

Experience a magnificent Clearwater sunset as you sail the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This relaxing Sunset Celebration Cruise takes you from Clearwater Bay through Clearwater Pass at sunset. Enjoy a romantic evening with that special someone, or celebrate with family and friends. There are few things more enjoyable than a leisurely sunset cruise aboard a double-decker catamaran. Bring your camera to capture the incredible views. Be sure to watch for the legendary green flash, an optical phenomenon that occurs at sunset as the sun dips below the horizon. Details

Explore the world of exotic wildlife at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center! See over 250 animals including lizards, turtles, alligators, and more. Learn about the natural history, rich diversity and conservation efforts of wildlife worldwide. This Johns Pass alligator and wildlife attraction is a Madeira Beach hidden gem! Details

Dolphin sightings guaranteed on this Clearwater dolphin cruise! Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as you embark on a journey to find bottlenose dolphins. The Tropics Boat Tours' highly-trained crew provides information about the Gulf Coast an points out celebrity mansions along the way. Their double-decker catamaran's upper and lower deck provides incredible views. Details