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Beaches
Indian Rocks Beach is one of the best beaches for family holidays! Indian rocks beach has fine sand and clear waters. You can see some amazing sunsets at this beach!
Every beach access point has showers, a walkway through the mangrove, and a sign that says "leave nothing but your foot-prints".
Some of the beach access points even have a mini library where you can borrow and leave books for the adults to enjoy!
Indian rocks beach is a pretty quiet beach with no waterfront beach bars or restaurants but there are plenty of restaurants across the street from the beach.
Definitely hit up Indian Rocks Beach!
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Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach is one of the best beaches for family holidays! Indian rocks beach has fine sand and clear waters. You can see some amazing sunsets at this beach!
Every beach access point has showers, a walkway through the mangrove, and a sign that says "leave nothing but your foot-prints".
Some of the beach access points even have a mini library where you can borrow and leave books for the adults to enjoy!
Indian rocks beach is a pretty quiet beach with no waterfront beach bars or restaurants but there are plenty of restaurants across the street from the beach.
Definitely hit up Indian Rocks Beach!
It is the perfect for those who want a relaxing quiet beach away from all the crowds.
Great beach, very clean, not that crowded, beach has a volleyball net and restrooms. Perfect view for a sunset.
John's Pass Village with over 100 stores and restaurants is located nearby. It may not have the big party scene of a place like Clearwater, but it offers plenty of activities for the quieter visitors.
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Madeira Beach
It is the perfect for those who want a relaxing quiet beach away from all the crowds.
Great beach, very clean, not that crowded, beach has a volleyball net and restrooms. Perfect view for a sunset.
John's Pass Village with over 100 stores and restaurants is located nearby. It may not have the big party scene of a place like Clearwater, but it offers plenty of activities for the quieter visitors.
This beach is always clean and you can enjoy the boardwalk. Even though there are hotels lining the beach there is plenty of room For every beach goer.....you can spread out and play a little frisbee, volleyball or bocce Ball.
The sandcastle contest is always a fun event to attend with amazingly talented artists and fun art & food booths. Starting On Friday, November 18, 2022 (spread over 3 days).
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Treasure Island Beach Club
11750 Gulf BlvdThis beach is always clean and you can enjoy the boardwalk. Even though there are hotels lining the beach there is plenty of room For every beach goer.....you can spread out and play a little frisbee, volleyball or bocce Ball.
The sandcastle contest is always a fun event to attend with amazingly talented artists and fun art & food booths. Starting On Friday, November 18, 2022 (spread over 3 days).
We absolutely love this sweet little island!
Honeymoon is a state park, so you do have to pay to get in, but it's for all day and honestly it's way cheaper than even paying parking at a regular beach. For one car it's $8. There are a couple beaches on the island to choose from, including a DOG BEACH.
At the main beach they have a cafe where you can grab a bite.
The beach itself is just gorgeous. Since this is a state park they keep everything very natural and untouched. There are rinse stations and bathrooms as well, and if you are in search of a beautiful yet quiet beach area Honeymoon Island is your spot!
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Honeymoon Island Beach
1 Honeymoon IslandWe absolutely love this sweet little island!
Honeymoon is a state park, so you do have to pay to get in, but it's for all day and honestly it's way cheaper than even paying parking at a regular beach. For one car it's $8. There are a couple beaches on the island to choose from, including a DOG BEACH.
At the main beach they have a cafe where you can grab a bite.
The beach itself is just gorgeous. Since this is a state park they keep everything very natural and untouched. There are rinse stations and bathrooms as well, and if you are in search of a beautiful yet quiet beach area Honeymoon Island is your spot!
Classically beautiful gulf coast Florida beach. Bright white, soft sands, gorgeous blue-green water, you can't find much better than this.
There's a bunch of restaurants and bars that you can walk up to and hang out right off the sand, super convenient and fun area.
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St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdClassically beautiful gulf coast Florida beach. Bright white, soft sands, gorgeous blue-green water, you can't find much better than this.
There's a bunch of restaurants and bars that you can walk up to and hang out right off the sand, super convenient and fun area.
One of the most beautiful beach in Florida. White sand, warm water, very few waves (safe for kids), lifeguards, parking spaces (all paid but plenty) and lots of bars, restaurants and shops near.
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Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveOne of the most beautiful beach in Florida. White sand, warm water, very few waves (safe for kids), lifeguards, parking spaces (all paid but plenty) and lots of bars, restaurants and shops near.
Excellent place to see the Gulf of Mexico, and enjoy the beaches.
There's a dog beach, and ferry to a couple of keys.
Take a walk down the pier, swim at the beach, walk through the fort, go to the gift shop, or rent bikes.
Heads up: the gift shop and snack bar close at 5 pm.
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Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthExcellent place to see the Gulf of Mexico, and enjoy the beaches.
There's a dog beach, and ferry to a couple of keys.
Take a walk down the pier, swim at the beach, walk through the fort, go to the gift shop, or rent bikes.
Heads up: the gift shop and snack bar close at 5 pm.
This is a beautiful park to spend the day!
Expansive Sandy beach on the warm gulf coast waters. Cabanas and chairs available to rent. Food truck and sno cone trailer on the beach for snacks and drinks. A large bath house with outdoor showers, changing rooms and bathrooms all handicap accessible.
It's a nice park with a playground and two dog parks.
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Parque de Sand Key
1060 Gulf BlvdThis is a beautiful park to spend the day!
Expansive Sandy beach on the warm gulf coast waters. Cabanas and chairs available to rent. Food truck and sno cone trailer on the beach for snacks and drinks. A large bath house with outdoor showers, changing rooms and bathrooms all handicap accessible.
It's a nice park with a playground and two dog parks.
One of the favorite parts of Florida is Belleair Beach. Beautiful beaches and sunsets throughout this "best kept secret" on the Florida coast. A very family friendly location. Your most enjoyable part of staying here is avoiding all of the congestion associated with Clearwater while being merely 5 minutes away.
Belleair Beach
One of the favorite parts of Florida is Belleair Beach. Beautiful beaches and sunsets throughout this "best kept secret" on the Florida coast. A very family friendly location. Your most enjoyable part of staying here is avoiding all of the congestion associated with Clearwater while being merely 5 minutes away.
Water Parks
You can easily watch your kids go up the water slides while you relax in the deck chairs or the lazy river.
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Parque acuático Splash Harbour
399 2nd StYou can easily watch your kids go up the water slides while you relax in the deck chairs or the lazy river.
Great fun for the family. They have rides for all ages. The place to be all summer long.
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Isla de la Aventura
10001 McKinley DrGreat fun for the family. They have rides for all ages. The place to be all summer long.
Parks
Awesome little nature preserve right in the middle of Indian Rocks Beach. Just off the boardwalk is a kids playground and next to the parking area / restrooms is a dog park. Nice level boardwalk, ample parking and restrooms. Good leisurely 15-30 minute walk.
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Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve
903 Gulf BoulevardAwesome little nature preserve right in the middle of Indian Rocks Beach. Just off the boardwalk is a kids playground and next to the parking area / restrooms is a dog park. Nice level boardwalk, ample parking and restrooms. Good leisurely 15-30 minute walk.
Totally free unless you want to make a donation or buys something in the gift shop. A working sanctuary for seabirds of all types as well as a few parrots also. Very interesting and educational. So many buzzards also, Walk through to the beach and see terns and others on their breeding grounds.
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Santuario de Aves Marinas de Seaside
18328 Gulf BlvdTotally free unless you want to make a donation or buys something in the gift shop. A working sanctuary for seabirds of all types as well as a few parrots also. Very interesting and educational. So many buzzards also, Walk through to the beach and see terns and others on their breeding grounds.
If you enjoy nature, this garden is a must see.
Leashed dogs are allowed.
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Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton RdIf you enjoy nature, this garden is a must see.
Leashed dogs are allowed.
Restaurants
If you're in Indian Shores - you have to book a table here for a nice dinner!
Excellent food. A pretty location. Indoor and outside dining tables.
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Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdIf you're in Indian Shores - you have to book a table here for a nice dinner!
Excellent food. A pretty location. Indoor and outside dining tables.
Fantastic local coffee shop.
Be sure to stop for a brilliant morning coffee! Their coffee is freshly ground, hot and absolutely delicious! And the best pastries on the coast.
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Indian Shores Coffee
19221 Gulf BlvdFantastic local coffee shop.
Be sure to stop for a brilliant morning coffee! Their coffee is freshly ground, hot and absolutely delicious! And the best pastries on the coast.
The best craft brewery in the county.
Rapp always has top-quality 40 craft beers.
Good Service. Friendly Staff. You can try a little glass to sample before ordering.
Rapp Brewing Company
10930 Endeavour WayThe best craft brewery in the county.
Rapp always has top-quality 40 craft beers.
Good Service. Friendly Staff. You can try a little glass to sample before ordering.
Seabreeze has an amazing waterfront view from any seat inside or outside. The grouper is the freshest because it's locally caught. Seabreeze has fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws and even several preparations for Hog Fish. Come enjoy the Seabreeze, you're in Florida!
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Seabreeze Island Grill
17855 Gulf BlvdSeabreeze has an amazing waterfront view from any seat inside or outside. The grouper is the freshest because it's locally caught. Seabreeze has fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws and even several preparations for Hog Fish. Come enjoy the Seabreeze, you're in Florida!
The outdoor patio and bar area at Mango's is very nice and relaxing. Nice drink and beer selection and a nice menu with multiple food options. If you want a decent meal and the enjoyment of an outdoor tiki bar feel, this is the place for you.
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Mangos Restaurant & Tiki Bar
17120 Gulf BlvdThe outdoor patio and bar area at Mango's is very nice and relaxing. Nice drink and beer selection and a nice menu with multiple food options. If you want a decent meal and the enjoyment of an outdoor tiki bar feel, this is the place for you.
Great waterfront Italian cuisine. Portions are huge! Family owned and great atmosphere.
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Villa Gallace
109 Gulf BlvdGreat waterfront Italian cuisine. Portions are huge! Family owned and great atmosphere.
Activities
Have the best time biking on the beach! Such a fun way to see the area and explore while being in the sun.
Tampa Bay eBikes
19823 Gulf BlvdHave the best time biking on the beach! Such a fun way to see the area and explore while being in the sun.
Start with a relaxing kayak trip down the river, follow by lunch in the park, off to the Mermaid show next and end by swimming in the cool spring water.
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Parque Estatal de Weeki Wachee Springs
6131 Commercial WayStart with a relaxing kayak trip down the river, follow by lunch in the park, off to the Mermaid show next and end by swimming in the cool spring water.
Beautiful area! November and through the winter, manatees come to hang out. The water is so clear, it is so easy to see them! Places to kayak, boat rides, and hiking! Some of kayaks and boats can't go into the springs during peak times, but there is a bridge you can hike over to see the springs and where the manatees are!
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Manantiales de las Tres Hermanas
36 NW US-19Beautiful area! November and through the winter, manatees come to hang out. The water is so clear, it is so easy to see them! Places to kayak, boat rides, and hiking! Some of kayaks and boats can't go into the springs during peak times, but there is a bridge you can hike over to see the springs and where the manatees are!
An 18-hole Adventure style miniature golf course with a live educational alligator exhibit. Open 365 days a year. Explore 18-holes of mini golf while winding through a tropical setting with waterfalls, caves, and 25 real American Alligators! You can even purchase food to feed the alligators with an old style bamboo cane fishing pole!
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Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf
19463 Gulf BlvdAn 18-hole Adventure style miniature golf course with a live educational alligator exhibit. Open 365 days a year. Explore 18-holes of mini golf while winding through a tropical setting with waterfalls, caves, and 25 real American Alligators! You can even purchase food to feed the alligators with an old style bamboo cane fishing pole!
Busch Gardens Tampa is an elite park to visit. They have one of the best ride lineups and the park atmosphere is amazing. There's tons of plants and animals to see as you walk around the park. The food here is really good too. They have an efficient tram service from the parking lot to the front gate and a preferred lot closer to the gate. They have great shows throughout the year too. The staff is cool too at the rides and elsewhere. This is a beautiful park and you'll want to come back over and over again. Definitely buy a multi day ticket or even a season pass to get the most out of your visit.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens Tampa is an elite park to visit. They have one of the best ride lineups and the park atmosphere is amazing. There's tons of plants and animals to see as you walk around the park. The food here is really good too. They have an efficient tram service from the parking lot to the front gate and a preferred lot closer to the gate. They have great shows throughout the year too. The staff is cool too at the rides and elsewhere. This is a beautiful park and you'll want to come back over and over again. Definitely buy a multi day ticket or even a season pass to get the most out of your visit.
For kids
Great place for kids!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit marine animal hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine life. It is the home to non-releasable animals including Hope the Dolphin, star of the Dolphin Tale movies. Each visit goes towards animal care and its conservation and research efforts.
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Acuario Marino de Clearwater
249 Windward PassageGreat place for kids!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit marine animal hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine life. It is the home to non-releasable animals including Hope the Dolphin, star of the Dolphin Tale movies. Each visit goes towards animal care and its conservation and research efforts.
This is such a fun place for families of all ages. You get really great views of the animals and they always appear to be happy and healthy. It's big enough to make a day of it, but not so big that the younger ones will tire out too easily. There is something for everyone at Zoo Tampa.
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ZooTampa en Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveThis is such a fun place for families of all ages. You get really great views of the animals and they always appear to be happy and healthy. It's big enough to make a day of it, but not so big that the younger ones will tire out too easily. There is something for everyone at Zoo Tampa.
This is one of the best aquariums you've ever seen! You will have a phenomenal experience seeing and interacting with the different animals.
There are three expositions where you can touch the animals: the stingray, the jellyfish and the starfish. They have a nice eating dinner with and inside and an outside area. As well as a kids splash area outside.
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El Acuario de Florida
701 Channelside DrThis is one of the best aquariums you've ever seen! You will have a phenomenal experience seeing and interacting with the different animals.
There are three expositions where you can touch the animals: the stingray, the jellyfish and the starfish. They have a nice eating dinner with and inside and an outside area. As well as a kids splash area outside.
At Cracker Country, you won't just see history, as your experiences unfold before you you'll feel like you've become part of the past. It's a great place to create memories that will last a lifetime with your children or grandchildren. Cracker Country is open during the Florida State Fair, selected Saturdays throughout the fall, and for school programs and private tours by reservation only.
Cracker Country
4800 US-301At Cracker Country, you won't just see history, as your experiences unfold before you you'll feel like you've become part of the past. It's a great place to create memories that will last a lifetime with your children or grandchildren. Cracker Country is open during the Florida State Fair, selected Saturdays throughout the fall, and for school programs and private tours by reservation only.
Bounce House Place is a spot where your kids would be known by their names. Children love bouncing and we love to make them happy by offering the best inflatable fun around! Bounce House Place is clean and fun full. We have 6 mega bounce rides, a jungle gym, video games, a party place, a play date place, open play times and even more.
Bounce House
5208 W Linebaugh AveBounce House Place is a spot where your kids would be known by their names. Children love bouncing and we love to make them happy by offering the best inflatable fun around! Bounce House Place is clean and fun full. We have 6 mega bounce rides, a jungle gym, video games, a party place, a play date place, open play times and even more.
Altitude Trampoline Park in Tampa is the largest trampoline park in the bay area. It features high energy equipment such as trampolines, a foam pit, a rock climbing wall, and much more entertainment for families, groups, and individuals. Young or old, you're bound to enjoy yourself here at Altitude.
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Altitude Trampoline Park
4340 W Hillsborough AveAltitude Trampoline Park in Tampa is the largest trampoline park in the bay area. It features high energy equipment such as trampolines, a foam pit, a rock climbing wall, and much more entertainment for families, groups, and individuals. Young or old, you're bound to enjoy yourself here at Altitude.
Museums
The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village welcomes families and groups for self-guided tours or guided tours with advance notice. The museum has many buildings and displays mainly representing the 1800’s through 1945. Throughout the year, the museum puts on festivals and special events: Scarecrow Festival, Country Christmas & Vintage Market, Living History events, Raising Cane (Cane Syrup Competition), Farm Fest & Quilt Show, Cracker Cowboy Day and a Jelly Bean Fling (Spring Festival). The museum is dedicated to historic preservation and education. During each special event, museum buildings have docents in period clothing, traditional craft demonstrations, vendors, children’s activities, live entertainment and great food.
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Pioneer Fl Museum & Village
15602 Pioneer Museum RdThe Pioneer Florida Museum and Village welcomes families and groups for self-guided tours or guided tours with advance notice. The museum has many buildings and displays mainly representing the 1800’s through 1945. Throughout the year, the museum puts on festivals and special events: Scarecrow Festival, Country Christmas & Vintage Market, Living History events, Raising Cane (Cane Syrup Competition), Farm Fest & Quilt Show, Cracker Cowboy Day and a Jelly Bean Fling (Spring Festival). The museum is dedicated to historic preservation and education. During each special event, museum buildings have docents in period clothing, traditional craft demonstrations, vendors, children’s activities, live entertainment and great food.
Get hands-on in Tampa's iconic science center where curious minds can explore space science, weather, engineering, physics, the human body, and more. Become and aspiring astronaut in Mission Moonbase or let your creativity run wild in Idea Zone, where anyone can design and engineer hands-on STEAM projects. Learn about the Jurassic Period and see our 30-foot tall Diplodocus in Dinovations Lab. Immerse your senses on the Virtual Reality Simulator ride, discover the night sky in the Saunders Planetarium or head outside to experience an adrenaline rush like no other on the Sky Trail Ropes Course. Get "STEAMED" at MOSI, where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math collide!
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Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
4801 E Fowler AveGet hands-on in Tampa's iconic science center where curious minds can explore space science, weather, engineering, physics, the human body, and more. Become and aspiring astronaut in Mission Moonbase or let your creativity run wild in Idea Zone, where anyone can design and engineer hands-on STEAM projects. Learn about the Jurassic Period and see our 30-foot tall Diplodocus in Dinovations Lab. Immerse your senses on the Virtual Reality Simulator ride, discover the night sky in the Saunders Planetarium or head outside to experience an adrenaline rush like no other on the Sky Trail Ropes Course. Get "STEAMED" at MOSI, where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math collide!
There’s something new to discover with each visit to Glazer Children's Museum! Play pretend in your favorite signature exhibit and discover new worlds in visiting exhibits. Create and connect as a family with seasonal Family Play Projects, cozy up for storytime with Team GCM, get your giggles out during spontaneous play activities, and celebrate your day of play in the Ring Out the Day Parade.
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Museo de los Niños Glazer
110 W Gasparilla PlazaThere’s something new to discover with each visit to Glazer Children's Museum! Play pretend in your favorite signature exhibit and discover new worlds in visiting exhibits. Create and connect as a family with seasonal Family Play Projects, cozy up for storytime with Team GCM, get your giggles out during spontaneous play activities, and celebrate your day of play in the Ring Out the Day Parade.
Amazing museum, definitely need to see it while in St. Pete! The permanent collection of Dali's work is immaculate with some readily recognizable pieces, and others that you really have to look closely at to see all of the amazing detail placed into his work. The building itself is gorgeous, and outside there are Dali references sprinkled around, even as you're walking up the front steps. The rotating exhibit on the third floor was cool to see, and they had another Dali piece stashed away in there! You also absolutely have to walk through the garden outside, lots of fun photo opportunities! Lastly, don't forget to attach your wristband to the wish tree! You can do it yourself, or you can leave it in a box up front for museum staff to put on the tree for you (but it's more fun and personal to do it yourself).
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El Dalí (Museo Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdAmazing museum, definitely need to see it while in St. Pete! The permanent collection of Dali's work is immaculate with some readily recognizable pieces, and others that you really have to look closely at to see all of the amazing detail placed into his work. The building itself is gorgeous, and outside there are Dali references sprinkled around, even as you're walking up the front steps. The rotating exhibit on the third floor was cool to see, and they had another Dali piece stashed away in there! You also absolutely have to walk through the garden outside, lots of fun photo opportunities! Lastly, don't forget to attach your wristband to the wish tree! You can do it yourself, or you can leave it in a box up front for museum staff to put on the tree for you (but it's more fun and personal to do it yourself).
The museum collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally important photographic artists.
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Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueThe museum collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally important photographic artists.
The Tampa Bay History Center - a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum - features three floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Florida history. Hit the high seas with conquistadors and pirates, stroll the brick streets of Ybor City with Cuban cigar rollers, or saddle up for a cattle drive with Florida pioneers. The History Center's hands-on exhibits and immersive theater experiences explore the history and heritage of the Tampa Bay area. The History Center is located along Tampa's Riverwalk and features waterfront dining at the Columbia Cafe and a museum store showcasing local crafts and artwork. One of Tampa's premier cultural attractions, the History Center's cutting-edge, interactive exhibits provide a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
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Centro de Historia de la Bahía de Tampa
801 Water StThe Tampa Bay History Center - a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum - features three floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Florida history. Hit the high seas with conquistadors and pirates, stroll the brick streets of Ybor City with Cuban cigar rollers, or saddle up for a cattle drive with Florida pioneers. The History Center's hands-on exhibits and immersive theater experiences explore the history and heritage of the Tampa Bay area. The History Center is located along Tampa's Riverwalk and features waterfront dining at the Columbia Cafe and a museum store showcasing local crafts and artwork. One of Tampa's premier cultural attractions, the History Center's cutting-edge, interactive exhibits provide a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.