Tampa is a major city in and the county seat of Hillsborough County in the
US state of Florida. The city is located near the Gulf of Mexico and is the
largest city in the Tampa Bay Area. Inhabited by native peoples for
thousands of years, it was acquired in national interest by the US in 1821.
Travelers should visit Tampa for its scenic beauty as it is home to over
165 parks and beaches. This list is enhanced by various other attractions
in the city like museums, art galleries, theme parks, public aquariums and
zoos.
Things to do in Tampa
Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Bay History Center is a history museum dedicated to regional history
since 10000 BC. Visitors can visit this state-of-the-art museum to see its
premier attraction - the personal belongings of region’s first native
inhabitants.
Falcon's Fury
Falcon's Fury, a free-standing Sky Jump drop tower in the Busch Gardens
Tampa amusement park in Tampa, attracts hordes of tourists every year as it
offers a free fall of about 5 seconds at a top speed of 60 miles per hour.
Measuring around of 335 feet, Falcon’s Fury is also the highest for any
free-standing drop tower in North America.
Tampa Museum of Art
One of the best museums in Florida Tampa Museum of Art, is an award-winning
art museum in downtown Tampa. The museum is home to a remarkable collection
of modern and contemporary art. Tampa Museum of Art is also home to many
historic collections of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.
Best Time to Visit Tampa
Weather-wise, the best times to book flights from Miami to Tampa are during
the winter and spring i.e. from December to April. These seasons experience
the warm and pleasant weather in Tampa and receive maximum tourist
footfall. One can also book Tampa flights at its festive best during the
“Gasparilla Pirate Fest,” a unique pirate themed celebration.