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Tampa, FL: Why Go
Revel in Tampa Bay's almost surreal lifestyle with its lively Latin bars, hand-rolled cigars, spring-training stars, and 20 miles of powdery coast.
Chill-out spots: The Gulf sands of Tampa Bay span more than 20 miles along the coast, so take a ride along Gulf Boulevard through 12 coastal towns. Or wander across a field of seashells at Caladesi Island State Park, a three mile stretch of sand almost completely devoid of development. The rarely crowded 65-acre Sand Key Park in Clearwater is another haven for water-lovers and is rated one of the top 14 coastal parks in the nation.
History lesson: The entire district of Ybor City is a national historic landmark, yet with the feel of Puerto Rico or Cuba. Lined with cobblestone streets and former cigar-rolling factories, it's filled with bustling mom-and-pop shops and dress makers, and at night, it's the place in town to party, with pulsing nightclubs that stay open into the wee hours.
Where the locals go: Step into the surreal life at the Salvador Dali Museum, located on Third Street. This is one of the world's largest collections of the Spanish painter's works, and it includes 95 oil paintings that stretch across Dali's four main periods. You'll also be surprised to discover that Dali was also a photographer.
Place we love, even if it's touristy: Twice daily, you can see these underwater "creatures" perform in the underwater show "Weeki Wachee Mermaids" at the underwater theatre, which is actually a natural spring, complete with fish and turtles. The mermaids and mermen dance, sing, and even eat beneath the sea--all for your entertainment.
Get out of dodge: Take to the Hillsborough River on canoe--surrounded by cypress trees, oyster beds, and sea grass meadows, it's home to indigenous birds like majestic green herons, cattle egrets, white ibis, snowy plover, and laughing gulls.
Local flavor: Pick up a bag of hot, boiled peanuts on the side of the highway, along with those famous Florida oranges. We also love the Dungeness crab, conch fritters, and jumbo shrimp at the Fourth Street Shrimp Shop and at restaurants across town.
Best bang for your buck: Watch your hometown heroes warm up their knuckleballs during baseball spring training. See the Yankees practice at Tampa's Legends Field, which is kind of like a mini Yankees stadium. Also training in the nearby area are the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), Devil Rays (St. Petersburg), Phillies (Clearwater), and Pirates (Bradenton).
Recommendations & Suggestions
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Phone: 727.441.1790
This is one of only eight facilities in the United States authorized to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals, and the only one on the West Coast of Florida. Visit, view, and learn the biology and behavior of bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, river otters, sting rays, local fish and coral reefs. Learn how the aquarium cares for sick and injured marine animals and how man can help protect and conserve them. The aquarium is home to Sunset Sam, a world famous dolphin known for his art (painting). Daily feedings, presentations and "hands-on" opportunities.
Frenchy's
7 Rockaway
Phone: 727.446.4844
Saunter up to Frenchy's in your bathing suit and flip flops, and plop down for incredible beachfront dining and grouper sandwiches. Relaxing with one of Frenchy's tall tropical drinks will undoubtedly quench your summer thirst. Watch the sun set over the gulf or beach goers playing volleyball or relaxing in the water.
Pinellas Trail
1100 Cleveland St., Suite 900B
Phone: 727.441.1466
A wonderful place for walkers, bikers, joggers and in-line skaters, the Pinellas Trail now has 47 miles open to the public. Beginning at 34th Street in the Gulfport area of St. Petersburg, the trail meanders its way up to Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs. Children can explore the many interesting things along the way, including good eating spots and relaxing waterfront areas. Benches, water fountains, rest areas, and landscaping are trail amenities paid for by Pinellas Trails, Inc., a citizens fund-raising group.
Sand Key Park
1060 Gulf Blvd.
Phone: 727.595.7677
Arguably one of the best beaches on the Gulf Coast, this pristine beach is almost completely devoid of tourists. The calm and shallow waters of the bay are terrific for kids and the powdery sand yields one of the most beautiful shorelines in Florida. It's no wonder this beach was named one of the top 14 beaches in the nation.
Tampa Museum of Art
600 N Ashley Drive
Phone: 813.274.8130
Located along the scenic Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, Florida, the Tampa Museum of Art provides a broad range of art-related experiences for visitors of all ages. The Museum collection includes twentieth-century and contemporary art and a renowned collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. A changing special exhibitions program provides a lively mix of classical and contemporary shows. Complementing these exhibitions are a wide range of classes, lectures, seminars, walking tours, and children's activities.
Ybor City
Ybor City is located on 7th, 8th and 9th Avenues between Nuccio Prkwy & 21st Street.
Pronounced ee-bor city, Tampa's Cuban enclave rivals South Beach when it comes to spicy food, Latin beats and boutique shopping. Empty cigar factories in this neighborhood have been transformed into trendy spaces for galleries, restaurants and nightclubs.
