These are the Top 20 Things to Do in Tampa during Spring Break
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Travelers recommend Big Cat Rescue over Adventure Island, Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo!
#1 of 65 attractions in Tampa148 reviewsVisitors come to this warm water viewing center to see manatees, an endangered species of marine mammals.
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 11.3 miles from city center
- “A free attraction in Florida worth a visit.” Mar 10, 2012
“Great place to view manatees” Mar 8, 2012
“Well worth the tip.” Mar 6, 2012
Lettuce Lake Park
#2 of 65 attractions in Tampa
62 reviewsAttraction type Parks
Distance 9.9 miles from city center
- “Fun for everyone.” Mar 6, 2012
“Boardwalks and Birds!” Mar 6, 2012
“Nice to see a natural environment” Feb 28, 2012
CineBistro @ Hyde Park Village
#3 of 65 attractions in Tampa30 reviewsAttraction type Theaters
Distance 15.0 miles from city center
- “We go very often – great for movies + drinks…” Mar 8, 2012
“A nice treat if you can afford it” Feb 27, 2012
“Love CineBistro!” Feb 16, 2012
Tampa Theatre
#4 of 65 attractions in Tampa50 reviews1926 movie palace is on the National Register of Historic Places and still plays its Wurlitzer organ before shows.
Attraction type Theaters; Movie Theaters
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
- “Take a tour if you can!” Feb 8, 2012
Wendy Cornwall
- “Beautiful” Mar 10, 2012
“A True Jewel in the heart of Downtown” Mar 8, 2012
Bayshore Boulevard
#5 of 65 attractions in Tampa31 reviewsBayshore Boulevard is located in South Tampa, close to downtown Tampa and right next to Tampa General Hospital. It’s a long winding sidewalk that takes you along the bay. Many… more »
Attraction type Trails; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Biking Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
- “Did you know this factoid????” Mar 8, 2012
“Cool drive” Mar 7, 2012
“Great views and great place to bike/walk/jog!” Mar 6, 2012
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
#6 of 65 attractions in Tampa92 reviewsAttraction type Bridges
Distance 26.2 miles from city center
- “Nice view” Mar 9, 2012
“What a vista.” Mar 5, 2012
“Gorgeous piece of architecture” Mar 3, 2012
Big Cat Rescue
#7 of 65 attractions in Tampa
205 reviewsOwner description: Do you see yourself looking over the vast Serengeti plains, searching the horizon for a glimpse of a pride of Lions, or a Leopard lounging in the…… more »
Attraction type Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Reservations
Distance 10.4 miles from city center
- “Best educational attraction in the area” Feb 19, 2012 Bonnie-Jean Creais
- “Wonderful Educatonal Experience” Feb 15, 2012
Kim MacDonald Grant
- “Big Cat Rescue is AWESOME!!” Jul 9, 2011
Fran Ficke Mandeville
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Busch Gardens
#8 of 65 attractions in Tampa1,004 reviewsWant all the fun a theme park in Orlando has to offer but less crowd and travel distance? Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay is the place to visit on your next trip to Tampa, Florida… more »
Attraction type Amusement/ Theme Parks; Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 6.3 miles from city center
- “Great Time” Mar 10, 2012
“Fun day for all!!!” Mar 10, 2012
“Great time with family and friends” Mar 10, 2012
St. Pete Times Forum
#9 of 65 attractions in Tampa82 reviews… About The St. Pete Times Forum: The St. Pete Times Forum is located along the Garrison Seaport District. Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the St. Pete… more »
Attraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
- “What a Great Facility” Mar 8, 2012
“excellent facilities for a hockey game” Mar 7, 2012
“Radiohead Concert” Mar 6, 2012
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
#10 of 65 attractions in Tampa23 reviewsAttraction type Theaters
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
- “Ugly Building, Great Theatre” Mar 5, 2012
“Excellent venue for touring shows” Mar 5, 2012
“Great place for events” Mar 3, 2012
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
#11 of 65 attractions in Tampa224 reviewsTampa’s Lowry Park Zoo – Named #1 Zoo in the U.S.A! Named the “#1 Zoo in the U.S.A.” by both Parents Magazine and Child Magazine, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features more than 1,500… more »
Attraction type Zoos
Distance 4.8 miles from city center
- “My favorite zoo.” Mar 10, 2012
“Wonderful for families” Mar 10, 2012
“Mother’s Day at the Zoo!” Mar 10, 2012
South Tampa
#12 of 65 attractions in Tampa7 reviewsAttraction type Neighborhoods
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
- “The best part of Tampa” Mar 6, 2012
“Lots to do but depends on your timing….” Mar 6, 2012
“My Home Is Ideal for Everything” Feb 24, 2012
Serengeti Night Safari at Busch Gardens
#13 of 65 attractions in Tampa6 reviewsAttraction type Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance 7.0 miles from city center
- “great value, clean, entertaining park!” Jan 27, 2012
“BG safari tour” Jan 25, 2012
“Two visits in one week, very different…” Jan 11, 2012
Raymond James Stadium
#14 of 65 attractions in Tampa51 reviewsAttraction type Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance 3.6 miles from city center
- “Great place to see a game!” Mar 8, 2012
Lynne Lewis Donahue
- “Awesome!” Mar 10, 2012
- “Football Played Here” Mar 7, 2012
Yuengling Brewery
#15 of 65 attractions in Tampa37 reviewsAttraction type Breweries
Distance 7.3 miles from city center
- “Brew Tour” Mar 5, 2012
“Great venue right in Tampa.” Feb 23, 2012
“Nice place to visit” Feb 12, 2012
Adventure Island
#16 of 65 attractions in Tampa77 reviewsVisitors happily get drenched at this Key West style theme park that boasts 30 acres of wild water rides.
Attraction type Water Parks
Distance 7.1 miles from city center
- “Fun on a hot day!” Mar 10, 2012
“Pick a Great Hot Day!” Mar 9, 2012
“Water Park” Mar 8, 2012
Henry B. Plant Museum
#17 of 65 attractions in Tampa33 reviewsOnce the Tampa Bay Hotel, this museum focuses on the hotel’s role in the Spanish-American War.
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
- “Special at Christmas” Mar 8, 2012
“For history buffs” Mar 2, 2012
“Interesting Bulding.” Mar 1, 2012
Hillsborough River
#18 of 65 attractions in Tampa9 reviewsState park campground in forest and along river.
Attraction type Bodies of Water; Forests
Distance 5.1 miles from city center
- “Kayak – upstream!” Mar 8, 2012
“Great Scenary” Mar 1, 2012
“WOW” Feb 20, 2012
Florida Aquarium
#19 of 65 attractions in Tampa276 reviewsThis aquarium features a fascinating array of animals and birds found along Florida’s waterways.
Attraction type Aquariums
Distance 0.9 miles from city center
- “Don’t waste your money” Aug 10, 2011
- “In desperate need of new management” Mar 10, 2012
- “Loved it.” Mar 10, 2012
Tampa Bay History Center
#20 of 65 attractions in Tampa30 reviewsOwner description: Experience 12,000 years of powerful stories at the Tampa Bay History Center. During your journey, you will stroll through a 1920s-era cigar store, row…… more »
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 5.5 miles from city center
- “Who Knew About All This History!” Mar 6, 2012
“History presented in an exciting way!” Mar 2, 2012
“Not your grandma’s history!” Feb 28, 2012
