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During your Tampa vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Tampa Museum of Art
Located on the east bank of the Hillsborough River, next to the round NationsBank building (locals facetiously call it the "Beer Can"), this fine-arts complex offers eight galleries with changing exhibits ranging from classical antiquities to contemporary Floridian art. There's also a 7-acre riverfront park and sculpture garden. Call or check the website for the schedule of temporary exhibits. However, if you have time for only one art museum on your trip, skip this one and head to St. Petersburg for the more innovative Salvador Dalí Museum.
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
A great place to take the kids, MOSI is the largest science center in the Southeast, with more than 450 interactive exhibits. Step into the Gulf Hurricane to experience 74 mph winds, explore the human body in The Amazing You and, if your heart is up to it, ride a bicycle across a 98-foot-long cable suspended 30 feet above the lobby (don't worry: you'll be harnessed to the bike). You can also watch stunning movies in Florida's first IMAX dome theater and take a 5-minute ride in a flight simulator ($3.50 additional charge). Outside, trails wind through a 47-acre nature preserve with a butterfly garden.
Adventure Island
If the summer heat gets to you before one of Tampa's famous thunderstorms brings late-afternoon relief, you can take a waterlogged break at this 25-acre outdoor water theme park near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay . You can also frolic here during the cooler days of spring and fall, when the water is heated. The Key West Rapids, Tampa Typhoon, Gulf Scream, and other exciting water rides will drench the teens, while other, calmer rides are geared toward younger kids. Wahoo Run plunges up to five riders more than 15 feet per second as the half-enclosed tunnel corkscrews more than 600 feet to a waiting splash pool. There are also places to picnic and sunbathe, an arcade, a volleyball complex, and an outdoor cafe. Although some people tend to go barefoot here, I suggest you wear shoes at all times -- it gets kind of nasty after a while.
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Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Near Busch Gardens
The friendly staff of Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Near Busch Gardens await your arrival. Book your room today with confidence - Minutes from Busch Gardens? where you can experience the new roller coaster, SheiKra or cool off at Adventure Island. This Clarion hotel offers free transportation to / from the attractions. Clarion Hotel and Conference Centeris minutes from Busch Gardens, Tampa University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center, Shriners Children Hospital and Veterans ...
Comfort Inn Airport At Rj Stadium
Free Airport Shuttle from 6am to Midnight/walking distance of both Raymond James Stadium of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Legends Field, home of the New York Yankees Spring Training, Shuttle service available to the Port of Tampa $5.00 per person. Courtesy Shuttle available to nearby restaurants and malls. Pet Accommodation: 25.00 per stay. Pet Limit: Maximum of 2 pets per ...
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