Exotic tourist places to visit in Tampa city, FL, USA

The city of Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida and is the economic zone of the entire Florida. The city is known for its office blocks and best conference rooms in the world and also for its historical significance and age old quarters such as the Old Hyde Park and the Ybor city. Let us explore some of the exotic Tampa places to visit, that are worth not a miss by the tourists in this article.

Ybor city:

This is the center for the Latin community in Tampa and has been named after its founder. The city’s cigar factors have been one of the largest in the world, rolling 900,000 cigars a month. The city has the best night spots, cafes and restaurants and is the main shopping spot with ample entertainment outlets.

Ybor City

Ybor City

Busch Gardens at the Tampa bay:

This garden in an entertainment and adventurous park spread across 335 acres of land. The gardens focus on thrill rides, craft and music performances and a lot of exotic animals in their natural habitat. It also has the best roller coasters in the world, jungle safari and a guided tour to add a complete value for Tampa sightseeing.

Busch Gardens Amusement Park

Busch Gardens Amusement Park

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Adventure land:

This is indeed an island with a water park spreading across 36 acres sub-divided into 17 different areas. Have ample play stations with tubes, slides and river craft rides. The highlights of the place include splash attack, Gulf Streametc. with lots of twists, turns and fun in the water bodies.

Adventure Land

Adventure Land

Big cat rescue:

This is a wildlife sanctuary maintained for abused cats. It houses hundredths of abandoned animals and is a non-profit organisation. Species here include cats, leopards, tigers, servals and Lynx. The facility also offers guided tours for tourists and there is no scope for free wandering as in zoos.

Big Cat Rescue

Big Cat Rescue

University of Tampa:

The building is one of the best Tampa tourist destinations as it is built based on the Victorian/ Turkish model and attracts wealthy tourists off from the regular east coast attractions. There are also museums with the best collectibles here.

University of Tampa

University of Tampa

Henry Plant Museum:

A part of the Bay hotel in Tampa was converted into a museum in the early nineties. The museum plays an important part of the Tampa tourist attractions, as it is a distinctive Victorian palace with Moorish features. It marks the history of the historical development of Florida and Tampa.

Henry Plant Museum

Henry Plant Museum

Museum of industry and science:

This is a 254,000 square foot building with exhibits on a variety of topics. Ecology, human body, aircrafts etc., are some among them. There are specific zones to keep children entertained.

Museum of Industry & Science

Museum of Industry & Science

Columbia restaurant:

This is the largest, oldest Spanish restaurants here. There are both individual and group dining facilities available here with good food, dinner and dance shows.

Columbia Restaurant

Columbia Restaurant

Florida Aquarium:

This is a three storeyed building with aquatic environment. Has a variety of aquatic exhibits here with educational presentations and special adventure zones.

Florida Aquarium

Florida Aquarium

Lowry park zoo:

This zoo has more than 2,000 animals on a 56 acre of lush land. Have many natural habitats, rides and play zones for children.

Lowry park zoo

Lowry park zoo

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