Attractions in Tampa have the fabulous backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico. Beautiful crystal waters of the gulf make their way into the beautiful inlet to be enjoyed during Tamp Bay Tours on the water. Alongside the water activities of the bay are many world-class City of Tampa attractions that include the Florida Aquarium, the Lowry Park Zoo, and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). All great family interactive locations, those water activities are this authors first thought.

Anglers understand Gulf of Mexico fishing and the captains leaving daily with boat loads of people attest to its popularity. However, a day or evening cruise on the Tampa Bay waters is one of the most enjoyed activities during a visit to the central Florida west coast. A day cruise will allow for sightseeing adventures the encompass views of many fabulous waterfront homes and historical locations. A dinner cruise will afford the same views with a picturesque city skyline aglow in the evening hours and a great meal. Then, if one wants a later, more adult atmosphere, evening cruises are available with the tastes of Dixie one might expect during a southern water craft adventure. No matter your choice, the Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to explore and enjoy.

Inland, City of Tampa Attractions are numerous. The Lowry Park Zoo is a not for profit exhibition that boast more than 1500 animals. You will have the opportunity to enjoy on-site dining and shopping while browsing exotic animals from around the globe in African, Australian, Asian, and sub-tropical habitats during your world tour in this 56-acre zoo.

The world-famous Florida Aquarium is filled with everything that is Florida water and more. The botanical gardens and aviary go beyond Florida to bring you over 20,000 plants and animals from every corner of the world. To assure a pleasant year-round experience, the Aquarium is housed in 200,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned space, a must for Florida comfort.

MOSI is the largest technology center is the Southeastern USA. Over 450 hands on exhibits provide a family interactive learning experience to captivate the imagination and create wonder within young minds. Inspirations created with these types of experiences allow the young mind to flourish and is the inspiration of the American spirit and many great minds of the future. The IMAX Dome Theater, the only one in Florida lets you go beyond hands on to being inside science, become one with the technology.

Attractions in Tampa have all the usual Florida theme park experiences available, Busch Gardens is here. However there are also many learning opportunities and explorations to enjoy. I hope to have provided an insight to these many activities as well as the Tampa Bay tours available. The city is fabulous, the bay is spectacular and the attractions are family fun. Gulf waters, science, and wildlife, these are Tampa Bay Attractions.