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Retreat to Tampa Bay for a Splendid Getaway
There are many reasons to plan a vacation to Tampa Bay, whether it’s an overnight or week’s stay. A multitude of family-friendly attractions and entertainment span the region, rich in fun and culture, yet affordable for families on a budget. There are simply too many irresistible activities to do in only a day’s time. So plan your trip to Tampa Bay now and save.
Delight in the sun of the pristine beaches or relish in the pastel colors of the sunset as you stroll along the historic streets of Ybor City. Stay the weekend and enjoy the variety of affordable entertainment treasures that Tampa Bay offers.
Visit the Lowry Park Zoo and find out why this extraordinary zoo, home to more than 2,000 animals, interactive exhibits and rides, was named #1 by Parents magazine. While you’re there, capture the essence of the Australian Outback at the Kangaroo Walkabout as you feed and pet the eastern gray kangaroos.
The fun is sizzling at Busch Gardens, with the brand-new Sesame Street Safari of Fun. This signature adventure dazzles kids as they meet their favorite characters, ride on the Air Grover junior coaster, and reinvigorate in Bert and Ernie’s splendid water play area. And the adventure flourishes into the evening as the Summer Night Concert Series heats up the night. Stick around for splendid performances of nationally known rock and country artists.
Cool off the family on the twists and turns of water rides and slides at Adventure Island, near Busch Gardens. Savor the calming island feel of palm trees and waterfalls as the kids are enchanted by the lure of the wave pool.
The Yacht StarShip, located at Channelside in downtown Tampa, offers scenic cruises out of Ybor Channel and reveals tranquil views of downtown Tampa’s skyline. The ship offers savory lunch and dinner dining, and after-dinner dancing under the stars.
Hotfoot it over to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and experience one of their many unforgettable shows, such as The Sound of Music on stage Aug. 20-22.
Explore the compelling “CSI: The Experience” at Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), inspired by the CSI television program, and discover why the exhibit is creating such a buzz. How often do you get a chance to unveil the mystery of a crime scene with forensic science and technology?
And be sure to head across Tampa Bay for a stop at the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg. The museum embraces the array of artistic treasures by the famed Spanish surrealist with the largest collection of his work on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.