The Tampa Riverwalk is a unique 2.6-mile waterside walkway along the shores of downtown Tampa. Great for biking, walking, jogging, strolling and (for parents) strollering, the Tampa Riverwalk connects parks, museums, restaurants, bars, hotels, sporting venues, meeting spaces, offices, convention spaces and cultural landmarks. You can even rent a kayak or paddle board if you prefer to be in the water!
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces.
The Florida Aquarium experience is designed to take you on a journey, starting with a drop of water from one of Florida's many freshwater springs, all the way out to the open waters of the Florida Keys. Sights include a large simulated wetlands environment located under a tall glass atrium, shallow bays and beaches, and a coral reef ecosystem encompassed in half a million gallons of natural seawater.
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is a family-oriented theme park featuring up-close encounters with exotic animals, incredible thrill rides and live entertainment. With nearly 12,000 animals representing more than 300 species, the park’s zoological collection is a marquee attraction for families, and its world-class thrill rides appeal to all ages.
Home to Tripadvisor’s No. 1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021, this friendly, laid-back beach town is part family destination, part low-key haven for aspiring beach bums. You can see the famous Pink Palace – officially, The Don Cesar – from any point on this nearly seven-mile barrier island with its lengthy ribbon of white-sand beach. Wherever you are in St. Pete Beach, you’re never far from great spots to eat, drink and shop.