Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL
Places to go in Tampa
16 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Adventure Island
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river.
10001 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Ballast Point Park
Historic waterfront park offering views of Downtown with a cafe, pier, picnicking & a playground.
5300 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611, USA
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Bounce Zone Tampa
Indoor children's playground with inflatable slides, a trampoline & a ball pit plus kids' music.
5208 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624, USA
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions.
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Croc Encounters
Popular wildlife park boasts guided tours, education & close-up encounters with a range of reptiles.
8703 Bowles Rd, Tampa, FL 33637, USA
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Dinosaur World
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation.
5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565, USA
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Elev8 Fun
7902 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, FL 33625, USA
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HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary
Nonprofit farm providing interaction with goats, guinea pigs & other animals, plus horseback riding.
8005 Racetrack Rd, Tampa, FL 33635, USA
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Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park
8118 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, FL 33625, USA
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Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Tranquil, oak-lined paths, educational walking tours, natural exhibits & educational kids' camps.
2750 Park Trail Ln, Clearwater, FL 33759, USA
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Playgrounds of Tampa
4535 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611, USA
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Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary
Aquarium with 30 species of fish featuring a touch tank & frequent narrated shark feedings.
1722 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
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The Airosphere, Inflatable Park & Arcades
622 Ware Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
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The Florida Aquarium
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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The Great Escape Room Tampa
300 E Madison St #301, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area.
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA