- TripBuzz found 292 things to do with kids in or near Tampa, Florida, including 257 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, Largo and Madeira Beach.
- From Tampa Bay Times Forum to Steinbrenner Field, the Tampa area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Neighborhoods, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Theaters and History Museums.
- Situated along the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay is the city of Tampa. The city, located on Florida's West Coast, offers an extensive selection of dining, lodging, shopping and attractions. With a population of nearly 350,000 residents, the city is a thriving economic, residential and tourist destination. It's most popular sights include the thrilling Busch Garden and Adventure Island Theme Parks, Raymond James Sports Stadium and it's many annual festivals.
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Two outdoor speedball courts populated with inflatable obstacles and three woodsball fields with paint grenades and mines
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Built as a movie palace in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to play its Wurlitzer organ before shows. Most of the movies played are either old or new classics with some independent films presented every month.
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Covering 240 acres and opened since 1982, the Lettuce Lake Park stretches through several ecosystems – such as wetland, forests, and plains – and has a visitor's center, camping sites, picnic areas, trails, and playgrounds.
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The Ybor City Ghost Tour provides visitors with a guided nighttime tour through the historic sections of the town. Tours take place nightly and typically last two hours with advance reservations recommended.
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is an eight acre park with an urban design. The park features two interactive fountains as well as a playground, dog run, picnic areas, and walking trails.
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Located in the Tampa Bay Hotel, built in 1891 and a National Historic Landmark, the Henry B. Plant Museum will take you back in time to the Spanish-American War. Beautifully restored, each room contains artifacts, décor and mementos from the bygone era.
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Roughly 12,000 years of powerful stories are told at the Tampa Bay History Center through a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Guests can learn about the early exploration of Florida, learn about cattle drives, and view a replica 1920s era cigar store.
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The most popular attractions at the Busch Gardens are the rides, such as the Serengeti Railway. There are plenty of other things to do in here, since this park aims at entertaining the entire family.
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Known as one of Florida's first state parks, Hillsborough River, opened in 1938 and features swift flowing waters with Class II rapids. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, fishing, and hiking on the 7-miles of trails around the wetlands.
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Opening its doors in 1926, Tampa Bay Downs is one of America's oldest and well-maintained thouroughbred racetracks. Visitors can enjoy the racing, casino games, and driving range before settling down for a meal at one of the site's restaurants.
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4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617
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More than 450 hands-on exhibits are waiting to teach the children at the Museum of Science & Industry. In here is also found the only IMAX Dome Theatre in the state.