Tampa Florida: The Biggest Little City
What comes to mind when you think about Tampa? Is it sports? Beaches? Whatever it is that comes to mind, it is a far cry of what Tampa really has to offer. Follow me on a journey through my city, my home.
Well known attractions include: Busch Gardens, Adventure Island Water Park, the Museum of Science and Industry, Lowry Park Zoo (rated #1 by Child magazine) and the Florida Aquarium to name a few. Whether you are traveling alone or have a family in tow, there is so much to see and do, you will have not had time to do it all in one visit!
Hidden nearby Gems include: Hillsborough River State Park, Lettuce Lake Park,Al Lopez Park, Lithia Springs, Big Cat Rescue?, Tampa Police Museum, the , Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City and several other hidden gems that Tampanians would love to tell you about!
Tampa is a city full of life. If you want to party until 3 a.m., grab a taxi down to Ybor City and party hard! Here you will find a number of clubs located along 7th and 8th Avenues. Before you start partying, you might want to catch a dinner at either Columbia (7th Ave) or the Spahgetti Warehouse (9th Ave). If you are into history, check out Ybor when the sun is out and you will find 100-year-old cigar factories, fresh handrolled cigars made right before your eyes, numerous art stores, a modern mini-mall and if you are lucky enough to sign up for a tour of Ybor you will learn a lot about the small city's history.
Tampa is a wonderful city to visit if you want nightlife or wildlife, family time or business time.