What to do in Tampa, FL

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Tampa Bay showing a river or creek, skyline and night scenes
Tampa showing a sunset and a river or creek
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Clearwater Beach Day Trip

Clearwater Beach Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours and 45 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 82 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,107 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Clearwater Beach Private Pontoon Boat Tours

Clearwater Beach Private Pontoon Boat Tours

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿10,843 per traveller*
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Water activities

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St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key

St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,071 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,169 per traveller
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Attractions

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Tampa Bay CityPASS®: Admission to 5 Top Attractions

Tampa Bay CityPASS®: Admission to 5 Top Attractions

Activity duration is 9 days
8.8 out of 10 with 258 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,629 per adult
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What to do in Tampa

Popular places to visit

Aerial photo Port of Tampa Florida

Port of Tampa

Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Port of Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa

Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Orient Park? Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa Riverwalk

Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.

Tampa Riverwalk
The Convention Center in the waterfront area and skyline landscape of buildings in Tampa Florida USA. April 2017.

Tampa Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tampa Convention Center
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University of South Florida

Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

University of South Florida
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Raymond James Stadium

Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Raymond James Stadium
Midway at Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa

Florida State Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Florida State Fairgrounds during your stay in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Florida State Fairgrounds
Aerial image University of Tampa FL USA

University of Tampa

Explore the campus of University of Tampa during your trip to Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Tampa

Explore areas of Tampa

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Downtown Tampa

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Find much that’s new and exciting here, with investment and energy revitalizing the waterfront into somewhere to see, be seen and experience.

Downtown Tampa
Ybor City

Ybor City

5/5(1 area review)

Learn about the diverse history of Tampa’s enthralling Latin Quarter and find out why it’s known as the Cigar City.

Ybor City
Downtown city panoramic skyline view of Tampa Florida USA looking over the Hillsborough Bay and the Riverwalk

Tampa Heights

While Tampa Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.

Tampa Heights
Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Historic homes and fine dining abound next to Downtown Tampa. Here it’s easy to develop a taste for the finer things in life.

Hyde Park
Row of hotels line Clearwater beach near Tampa with white sand colorful sunrise sky

Town 'n' Country

If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Rocky Point Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Town 'n' Country
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Temple Terrace

4/5(4 area reviews)

Temple Terrace is known for its beautiful gardens, and you can see some sights area like Temple Terrace Tennis Center and Bowlero Tampa Bay.

Temple Terrace

Day trip destinations from Tampa

Beach scene, Clearwater, Florida

St. Petersburg

Cotee River New Port Richey Florida Aerial View

New Port Richey

Since the 1940s, Weeki Wachee Springs has featured mermaids performing for audiences in the underwater theater. The park also features educational shows about native Florida wildlife and a boat ride on the river created by the springs. It was once a privately run amusement park, one of the first big tourist attractions in Florida, and is now run by the state of Florida as a state park.

Spring Hill

Florida’s gulf coast has some of the most beautiful sunsets. This picture was taken at Hudson Beach, luckily the weather has been beautiful all weekend and we were able to enjoy blue skies these weekend. #floridasunset #hudsonbeach #gulfofmexico #floridalifestyle #beachbum

Hudson

Fort De Soto Park featuring a beach

St. Petersburg - Clearwater

The beautiful tree lined Hurrah Lake in Alafia River State Park, Lithia, Hillsborough County, Florida

Lithia

The beautiful tree lined Hurrah Lake in Alafia River State Park, Lithia, Hillsborough County, Florida

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Tampa is visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Check this major sight off your list, then discover more of this area's coastal beaches and nature.
How do I spend a day in Tampa?
Once you've checked off major attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Tampa Riverwalk, spend the rest of your day exploring Tampa's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Tampa?
You can't leave without checking out Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, rated the top tourist attraction in Tampa.
Is three days enough to stay in Tampa?
You can easily enjoy leading sights like Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park with a three-day break in Tampa. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a little longer and head to Clearwater Beach.
Is Tampa a walkable city?
It depends on what you'd like to do and see in Tampa. Several key sights, including Tampa Riverwalk and Florida Aquarium, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of Tampa's best neighbourhoods, Downtown Tampa is 0.32 kilometres away from downtown, while Ybor City is 2 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Tampa with kids?
Deciding what to do in Tampa with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have little ones or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly tours and activities to keep them entertained here.

What to do in Tampa for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Tampa, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Cigar City Brewery or Amalie Arena.
Are there free things to do in Tampa?
In Tampa, Tampa Riverwalk is a must-see spot for anyone wishing to tour the city without opening their wallet. Also, stroll around the green spaces and other neighbourhoods, and ask for recommendations from a local tour guide. It's a great way to find out about the best free things to do in Tampa.