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Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Ollie #1 of 64 attractions in Tampa
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Lettuce Lake Park
Ollie #2 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  15.9 km from city centre
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Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center
Ollie #3 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 110 reviews
Visitors come to this warm water viewing center to see manatees, an endangered species of marine mammals.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  18.1 km from city centre
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CineBistro @ Hyde Park Village
Ollie #4 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  24.1 km from city centre
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Ollie #5 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  42.1 km from city centre
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Tampa Theatre
Ollie #6 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
1926 movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and still plays its Wurlitzer organ before shows.
Attraction type  Theatres; Cinemas
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Busch Gardens
Ollie #7 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4 of 5 stars 887 reviews

Want all the fun a theme park in Orlando has to offer but less crowd and travel distance? Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay is the place to visit on your next trip to Tampa, Florida... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  10.2 km from city centre
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Big Cat Rescue
Ollie #8 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 183 reviews
Owner description: Do you see yourself looking over the vast Serengeti plains, searching the horizon for a glimpse of a pride of Lions, or a Leopard lounging in the...... more » Owner description: Do you see yourself looking over the vast Serengeti plains, searching the horizon for a glimpse of a pride of Lions, or a Leopard lounging in the trees? Do you imagine yourself in India, riding an elephant through the high grass with your eyes peeled for the elusive Tiger? Have you ever thought how great it would be to hike through the rainforest, listening to the tropical birds, ever on the lookout for a Leopard or an Ocelot high in the canopy? Have you ever been to the zoo and wanted to be closer to the exotic cats; so close you could almost touch them? You don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to make these dreams come true. The world's largest accredited big cat rescue facility is right here in Tampa, Florida at Big Cat Rescue. « less
Attraction type  Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Reservations
Distance  16.8 km from city centre
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St. Pete Times Forum
Ollie #9 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews

                   ...   About The St. Pete Times Forum:  The St. Pete Times Forum is located along the Garrison Seaport District. Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the St. Pete... more »

Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Bayshore Boulevard
Ollie #10 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews

Bayshore Boulevard is located in South Tampa, close to downtown Tampa and right next to Tampa General Hospital. It's a long winding sidewalk that takes you along the bay. Many... more »

Attraction type  Trails; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Biking Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Serengeti Night Safari at Busch Gardens
Ollie #11 of 64 attractions in Tampa
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  11.2 km from city centre
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Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Ollie #12 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4 of 5 stars 183 reviews

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo - Named #1 Zoo in the U.S.A! Named the “#1 Zoo in the U.S.A.” by both Parents Magazine and Child Magazine, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features more than 1,500... more »

Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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Henry B. Plant Museum
Ollie #13 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Once the Tampa Bay Hotel, this museum focuses on the hotel's role in the Spanish-American War.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Raymond James Stadium
Ollie #14 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  5.7 km from city centre
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Yuengling Brewery
Ollie #15 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  11.7 km from city centre
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Adventure Island
Ollie #16 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Visitors happily get drenched at this Key West style theme park that boasts 30 acres of wild water rides.
Attraction type  Water Parks
Distance  11.5 km from city centre
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Florida Aquarium
Ollie #17 of 64 attractions in Tampa
3.5 of 5 stars 234 reviews
This aquarium features a fascinating array of animals and birds found along Florida's waterways.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Westchase Golf Course
Ollie #18 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
An upscale Par-72 course, Westchase was designed by architect Lloyd Clifton.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  19.1 km from city centre
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Tampa Bay History Center
Ollie #19 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Experience 12,000 years of powerful stories at the Tampa Bay History Center. During your journey, you will stroll through a 1920s-era cigar store, row...... more » Owner description: Experience 12,000 years of powerful stories at the Tampa Bay History Center. During your journey, you will stroll through a 1920s-era cigar store, row up the Hillsborough River, ride along with a cattle drive and learn about the early exploration of Florida. This waterfront building, with an eclectic Museum Store and the signature Columbia Cafe, is a memorable experience for families, history enthusiasts, Tampa area natives and beyond. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  8.8 km from city centre
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Hillsborough River
Ollie #20 of 64 attractions in Tampa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
State park campground in forest and along river.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Forests
Distance  8.2 km from city centre
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