Adventure Island
4545 Bougenvilla Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
Adventure Island is the place to visit if you want to feel the sand beneath
your feet, and enjoy the tropical breezes of the bay. Although far from a
natural beach, 25-acre Adventure Island, is a water theme park located close
to Busch Gardens. Be prepared for some fun in the sun, because the parks
towering slides, plummeting rafts, and tubes offer visitors an exhilarating
water adventure. The Spike Zone, Adventure Island's 11-court outdoor
volleyball venue, offers visitors a glimpse of profession volleyball matches.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
3000 E. Busch Blvd (at McKinley Dr./N. 40th St)
Some 2,700 animals roam the habitats of Busch Gardens. Special exhibit areas
feature a distinct venue of animals. So, come and enjoy exhibits such as the
gorillas and Edge of Africa safari experience. For the adventurous spirit,
Busch Gardens offers an array of fast-wheeling roller coasters twist, and
turns.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
The Clear Water Marine Aquarium allows visitors to explore a tank of stingrays
and starfish or dive in the water with scientists. The aquarium provides
visitors with an in-depth look at loggerhead sea turtles, sharks, and river
otters.
Canoe Escape
9335 E Fowler Avenue
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Grab hold of a paddle and a canoe, and escape into one of Central Florida's
wildest nature preserves. The water current is home to many gators, turtles,
and great blue herons. Find peace and discover natural Florida in this
16,000-acre oasis.
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise
25 Causeway Boulevard
Slip #3
Tampa, FL 33767
Stowaway on the Pirate's Ransom and become part of a pirate adventure. The
pirate ship cruises the waterfront with a pirate crew in full costume. Almost
anything goes with this boisterous crowd, even water gun fights.
Dinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew Rd.
Plant City, FL
Dinosaur World is known as one of the largest dinosaur attraction in the
world. Kids,as well as adults will enjoy an adventure walk through the parks
grounds. Replicas of the dinosaurs are nestled along the path. The museum
exhibits an extensive fossil display and dogs are welcome, as long as they're
kept on a leash.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores, FL 33785
The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is the largest nonprofit, wild bird
hospital and sanctuary in the U.S. based on the admission of up
to 10,000 injured birds annually. Open 365 days a year from 9:00
a.m. until sunset, hundreds of permanently injured birds live
here in this beachfront sanctuary. Educational tours presented
at 2:00pm Weds. and Sundays, and groups of 8 or more can call to
schedule private tours. The Educational Center and Gift Shop are
open until 5:00 p.m. daily. FREE Admission but donations greatly
needed. Volunteers are in great need and are trained to assist
in many areas including; beach monitors, bird counts,
educational docents, hands on rescues and training.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
400 N. Tampa Street
Suite 1010
Tampa, FL 33602
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest begins when Jose Gasparilla and his pirate crew
dock in downtown Tampa. They are known for throwing a daylong party. The
crewmen are in full costume; displaying scars, mock bullet wounds, and
outlandish wigs.
Great Explorations--The Hands-On Museum
800 Second Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
This museum is great for hands on activities, where kids can immerse
themselves in the displays and exhibits. The museum features a 90-foot-long
Touch Tunnel winding through the Pier's Great Explorations Museum. Hands-on
exhibits focus on the mind and body and feature tasks such as artistically
altering light, manipulating sound.
Museum of Science & Industry
4801 Fowler Avenue
50th Street
Tampa, FL 33617
This museum features numerous exhibits on natural phenomena. It also contains
a one of a kind IMAX Dome Theatre. This theatre displays its images on a
82-foot high screen. With over 450 interactive exhibits, visitors should be
prepared to experience the
unexpected, even hurricane winds
at the Museum of Science & Industry.
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