Adventure Island
4545 Bougenvilla Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 987-5660
Adventure Island is the place to visit if you want to feel the sand
beneath your feet, and enjoy the tropical breezes of the bay. Although
far from a natural beach, 25-acre Adventure Island, is a water theme park
located close to Busch Gardens. Be prepared for some fun in the sun, because
the parks towering slides, plummeting rafts, and tubes offer visitors an
exhilarating water adventure. The Spike Zone, Adventure Island's
11-court outdoor volleyball venue, offers visitors a glimpse of profession
volleyball matches.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
3000 E. Busch Blvd (at McKinley Dr./N. 40th St)
Phone: (813) 987-5283
Some 2,700 animals roam the habitats of Busch Gardens. Special
exhibit areas feature a distinct venue of animals. So, come and enjoy
exhibits such as the gorillas and Edge of Africa safari experience.
For the adventurous spirit, Busch Gardens offers an array of fast-wheeling
roller coasters twist, and turns.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
Phone: (727) 441-1790
The Clear Water Marine Aquarium allows visitors to explore a tank of
stingrays and starfish or dive in the water with scientists. The
aquarium provides visitors with an in-depth look at loggerhead sea turtles,
sharks, and river otters.
Canoe Escape
9335 E Fowler Avenue
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Phone: (813) 986-2067
Grab hold of a paddle and a canoe, and escape into one of Central Florida's
wildest nature preserves. The water current is home to many gators,
turtles, and great blue herons. Find peace and discover natural Florida
in this 16,000-acre oasis.
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise
25 Causeway Boulevard
Slip #3
Tampa, FL 33767
Phone: (727) 446-2587
Fax: (727) 447-3033
Stowaway on the Pirate's Ransom and become part of a pirate adventure.
The pirate ship cruises the waterfront with a pirate crew in full costume.
Almost anything goes with this boisterous crowd, even water gun fights.
Dinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew Rd.
Plant City, FL
Phone: (813) 717-9865
Dinosaur World is known as one of the largest dinosaur attraction in
the world. Kids,as well as adults will enjoy an adventure walk through the parks grounds.
Replicas of the dinosaurs are nestled along the path. The museum exhibits
an extensive fossil display and dogs are welcome, as long as they're kept
on a leash.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
400 N. Tampa Street
Suite 1010
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 223-1111 ext. 44
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest begins when Jose Gasparilla and his pirate
crew dock in downtown Tampa. They are known for throwing a daylong
party. The crewmen are in full costume; displaying scars, mock bullet
wounds, and outlandish wigs.
Great Explorations--The Hands-On Museum
800 Second Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 821-8885
Fax: (727) 823-7287
This museum is great for hands on activities, where kids can immerse
themselves in the displays and exhibits. The museum features a 90-foot-long
Touch Tunnel winding through the Pier's Great Explorations Museum. Hands-on
exhibits focus on the mind and body and feature tasks such as artistically
altering light, manipulating sound.
Museum of Science & Industry
4801 Fowler Avenue
50th Street
Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: (813) 987-6100
Fax: (813) 987-6310
This museum features numerous exhibits on natural phenomena. It also
contains a one of a kind IMAX Dome Theatre. This theatre displays its images
on a 82-foot high screen. With over 450 interactive exhibits, visitors
should be prepared to experience the unexpected, even hurricane winds at
the Museum of Science & Industry.
Tarpon Springs Aquarium
850 Dodecanese Boulevard
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone: (727) 938-5378
Fax: (727) 942-5708
Tarpon Springs Aquarium features the colorful creatures and tropical
plants. Come and experience the local marine life. Visitors can touch the
animals in the tidal touch-pool
The Pier
800 Second Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 821-6164
Visit downtown St. Petersburg and view the unique upside-down, five-story-high
pyramid. The boardwalk is full with bikers, bladders, and families. Observe
the clear blue waters from the observation deck.
