Coming in from out of town? Here are some great attractions nearby that the Tampa Bay area has to offer! There are way too many to mention so here are just a few of our favorites!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
https://www.cmaquarium.org/
We are a non-profit working marine animal hospital. We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
The Dali Museum
https://thedali.org/
The Dalí Museum (St. Petersburg, Florida) has been the unofficial heart of fine arts in the Tampa Bay area since its opening in 1982. The debut of the new building in January 2011 has contributed to the cultural renaissance – a movement that has experienced an explosion of artistic institutions and outlets that both residents and visitors to the destination can enjoy.
The Florida Aquarium
https://www.flaquarium.org/
The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals with the goal of building awareness and inspiring action for species and habitat conservation. For edutainment, guests will also explore complex ecosystems, engage with interactive and informational exhibits and search for wild dolphins in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays
https://www.mytbsc.com/
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays is more than just a shooting range. We’re located on 260 acres of wooded terrain and provide a unique facility for the Tampa Bay area perfect for an afternoon away or for a corporate event.
Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park
https://zootampa.org/
The Zoo emphasizes endangered, threatened and vulnerable species from climates similar to that of the Tampa Bay region, with park areas devoted to Asia, Africa, Australia and Florida.
Busch Gardens Theme Park
https://buschgardens.com/
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida, United States, with the entire park landscaped and designed around themes of Africa and Asia. Owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the park opened on June 1, 1959.
St Petersburg Pier
https://stpetepier.org/
Welcome to the new St. Pete Pier! This gleaming new attraction on the city’s picturesque waterfront promises limitless fun for everyone, from first-time visitors to long-time residents. Its 26 beautiful acres seamlessly combine the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St. Petersburg’s parks, creating the ultimate place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, swim, take in a concert and more. So get together with your family and friends and visit. It’s time to soak up some fun under the warm Florida sun!
Sunken Gardens
https://www.stpete.org/visitors/sunken_gardens.php
The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
https://www.buccaneers.com/
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference South division. See them play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Rays
https://www.mlb.com/rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League East division. Since its inception, the team’s home ballpark has been Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tampa Bay Lightning
https://www.nhl.com/lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play their home games at Amalie Arena in Downtown Tampa.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
https://www.rowdiessoccer.com/
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are an American professional soccer team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The club was founded in 2008 and first took the pitch in 2010. Since 2017, the Rowdies have been members of the USL Championship in the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.