Florida Aquarium home to over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from 1,340 species from Florida and all over the world. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa

Lowry Park Zoo family-friendly zoo with more than 1,800 animals from Florida and similar habitats include a Florida wildlife center, manatee hospital and themed children's zoo, 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa

Big Cat Rescue provides home for more than 100 lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, representing 16 of the 35 species of exotic cat. offers guided educational tours.

University of South Florida Botanical Garden

City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department

Pinellas County Parks and Recreation

Pinewood Cultural Park Where Nature Art and History Come Together

The Ybor City Museum The Ybor City Museum Society, Citizens' Support Organization for the Ybor City Museum State Park, an urban state park located in the Historic Landmark District.

Adventure Island 30 acre water-park fun with combination of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings. 10001 Malcolm McKinley Drive, Tampa

Busch Gardens family adventure park offering an array of attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent, thrilling rides, premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games. located Corner of Busch Boulevard and 40th Street, Tampa

Local Attractions/Tours

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf 5 Minature Golf Courses

Derby Lane racing greyhound racing

Tampa Bay Downs horse racing

Sunblades Ice Arena Ice skating, Clearwater

Parasail City Parasailing on Clearwater Beach

Equestrian Club Country horseback riding

Hire A Pony, Horseback riding, Tampa

Sunblades Ice Arena Ice skating, Clearwater

Sea Screamer Boat rides on the worlds largest speed boat. Clearwater Beach

The Show Queen a sixty-five foot triple deck riverboat specifically designed for harbor cruises on Clearwater Beach

Flatwoods Adventures unique stewardship with the environment working cattle ranch

Treasure Island Casino Cruz Oceans Casino Cruises.

Pirate Cruises Clearwater Beach

Big Red Balloon Hot Air Balloon Rides. Tampa

Starship yacht four star cuisine dinner cruise

Dolphin Encounter Cruises Clearwater Beach

Dinosaur World dinosaur attraction in Plant City between Tampa and Orlando

Historic Bok Sanctuary Lake Wales, FL

Henry B. Plant Museum 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel

Museum Of Science and Industry science center

Kid City Children's Museum

Tampa Bay History Center History and heritage museum library

Florida Holocaust museum

American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship

Florida International Museum not-for-profit organization, dedicated to providing educational, cultural and historical exhibitions

Stirling Winery, Main Street, Dunedin

Florida Estates Winery offers guests the natural splendor of our thirty-six hundred acre working Florida plantaion 20 minutes north of Tampa in Land O' Lakes