Attractions
Are you constantly looking for a place to go to pass the time. Here are some of our favorite places and things to do in Florida.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
(888) 800-5447
3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, FL, 33612
The ultimate family adventure park featuring an unparalleled combination of world-class exotic animal habitats, thrill rides and Broadway-style live entertainment.
http://www.buschgardens.com
Adventure Island Tampa Bay
(813) 987-5600
10001 Malcolm McKinley Ave., Tampa, FL, 33612
Thirty acres of water-drenched fun in the sun features the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages. Featuring a soothing Key West-atmosphere with an unrivaled blend of slides, corkscrews, waterfalls, a wave pool, children's water playground and other family attractions.
http://www.adventureisland.com
Lowry Park Zoo
(813) 935-8552
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL, 33604
The #1 family zoo in the U.S." Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features 1,600 animals in natural habitats. Highlights include Hillsborogh river cruise, water-play area, new Safari Africa, Florida manatees, rides and shows.
http://lowryparkzoo.com
Big Cat Rescue
813-920-4130
12802 Easy St. Tampa, FL, 33625
Stand three feet from a 750-pound tiger. See more than 100 big cats in naturalistic enclosures. Call for tour times and child restrictions.
http://www.bigcatrescue.org
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
(813) 987-6000
4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL, 33617
"The largest science center in the southern U.S." Home of the only IMAX® Dome theatre in the state of Florida. Entertaining, enlightening and exciting for all ages."
http://www.mosi.org
The Florida Aquarium
(813) 367-4036
701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL, 33602
Explore the great outdoors - indoors in cool, air-conditioned comfort at The Florida Aquarium. Encounter over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals, from huge sharks to playful river otters. Enjoy daily behind-the-scenes tours, dive shows, close-up animal encounters and two touch-tanks for hands-on experiences. Check out our brand new 2.2 acre outdoor discovery zone for kids, Explore A Shore. Children can enjoy Florida sunshine and climb aboard a 24-foot pirate ship, slide down a waterslide and more.
http://www.flaquarium.org
Sunken Gardens
(727) 551-3100
1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, FL, 33704
Enjoy St. Petersburg's 100-year-old botanical garden. Discover more than 50,000 tropical and flowering plants, cascading waterfalls, a walk through butterfly experience, the flamingos and more.
www.stpete.org/sunken
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdFort Myers, FL 33901
15,000 sq. ft. Museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits. Guided Tours daily of the site include the homes, museum, laboratory and gardens. 250,000+ visitors per year making it the 9th most-visited national historic home in the country. 14 Acres of Lush Tropical Botanical Gardens, 500 Unique Plants, Flowers and Trees, 4 Champion Trees, Federal C.I.T.E.S. Orchid Program, Propagation Greenhouse.
www.edison-ford-estate.com
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