Five best reasons to visit Tampa Bay this Summer

July 16, 2014
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Experiential travel means blending in and experiencing a

destination – the sights, sounds, smells, food, people, language and culture.
It’s a way to explore and engage with the community. This summer, surround
yourself with serenity.


Tampa Bay is the perfect getaway with a blend of
adventure and relaxation.  The city provides every type of traveler-
from families, honeymooners, backpackers, shopaholics and foodies, with
an experience that will encourage you to explore the hidden gems that are
around every corner. Whether you’re racing through the air on a
heart-pounding roller coaster, partying with pirates at the Gasparilla parade,
indulging yourself in the numerous spas and shopping plazas, or eating to your
heart’s content, you’re in for an adventure beyond your wildest dreams.
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Adventure in Tampa Bay


Go for a Walk with the Wildlife:
 
For animal lovers, Big Cat Rescue provides a sanctuary
to nearly 150 exotic cats, including leopards, lynx, jaguars, lions, tigers and
the only three white Servals in the world. Take a wild safari on the Serengeti
Plain at Busch Gardens Tampa, or experience giraffes eating
out of the palm of your hand, right before you see elands, ostriches and
zebras. Get up close and personal with Sumatran tigers, Indian rhinoceros,
Komodo dragons, Bornean orangutans and endangered Florida manatees at Tampa’s
Lowry Park Zoo. Dive with sharks at The Florida Aquarium, a
unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, or experience a Wild Dolphin
Cruise. Go alligator sighting, At Canoe Escape while you
paddle through a 16,000 acre nature preserve down the Hillsborough River.
Fishing at sunrise



Be the Outdoor Enthusiast:

Looking for some on the water adventure? Tampa’s fishing
captains will take you right to the tarpon, snook, red drum, grouper
and kingfish; Some captains will even end the excursion with a
cook-what-you-catch fish fry on the beach. Charter an electric boat
through eBoats Tampaand watch the sunset from the Hillsborough
River, or venture out on a daytime or dinner cruise aboard Yacht Starship.
Explore a hot air balloon ride and discover Tampa Bay’s landscapes, wildlife
and waterfront, from a different perspective.
Have fun with the Family:

Fun with family@Legoland

Tampa Bay has countless indoor and outdoor activities for the
entire family to enjoy. Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)has
450 interactive science exhibits and a colossal IMAX dome movie theater. The
number of interactive activities for at the Glazer Children’s Museum provides
young explorers with a fun way to learn develop an appreciation for arts and
nature. LEGOLAND® Florida is a 150-acre theme park designed
for families with children aged 2-12. This park features a variety of rides,
shows, botanical gardens and a water park. You can even take the family to visit
over 150 life size dinosaurs at Dinosaur World.



Experience the Best Food & Nightlife:

Tampa Bay’s cuisine is just as unique and rich as its
culture. Start your day with Cuban bread and a delicious cup of café con leche,
at one of the brick-lined streets of Ybor City’s Historic Latin Quarter or Hyde
Park Village. In the afternoon, make a trip to one of the several waterfrontbistros
and bars and sip lavish drinks, while you enjoy the great view and wonderful
weather. The food palette of Tampa Bay epitomizes culinary diversity, ranging
from fine dining, farm-to-table restaurants, fresh seafood and authentic
Spanish delicacies. A Tampa Bay specialty is the Cuban sandwich,
i.e., ham, salami, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and a slew of condiments
packed in between two slices of freshly baked Cuban bread. It is a must try
culinary experience, and no visit to Tampa Bay is complete without a taste of
this sandwich. Another supremely popular Tampa Bay special dish is the Devil
Crab, with a side of hot sauce. Tampa Bay is known for so much more
than its food scene. Explore some Tampa Bay nightlife. When the sun goes
down, Ybor City comes alive and the Historic Latin
Quarter becomes a host to a diverse nightlife scene, along with
Channelside Bay Plaza, International Plaza and Bay Street and the SOHO
District.

 Open up to Arts & Culture:

Arts and culture is a key component in Tampa Bay’s vibrant
community. Theater groups, orchestras, world-class performance halls, museums
and galleries provide enriching experiences for all visitors. There are several
exhibitions, which showcase the world’s most talented artists.Tampa Bay
History Center chronicles the area’s growth and heritage perfectly.
The Ringling International Arts Festival showcases more than
100 performers from across the US, Central and South America, the Middle East,
Europe, and Great Britain in a full roster of dance, jazz, comic puppetry,
world music, circus and intergalactic space adventure. There are several stage
performances and museum tours available for the arts enthusiast. Broadway
performances and some of the biggest top notch performers in music, comedy,
dance and even television perform at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for
the Performing Arts.

In March, Tampa Bay becomes the arts destination of
the country while hosting the Gasparilla Arts Month. Celebrations
begin the first weekend of the month at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront
Park with a fine arts festival attracting more than 250,000 annual
visitors. It extends throughout the month with an epic music festival and an
internationally recognized film festival.
For the Sports Fanatics:

Mosi Sky Trail – for the adventure lovers

Three dozen public, semi-private and private golf courses
combined with some sunshine, makes Tampa Bay a treat for golfers.

The Tampa Bay Lightning can be found in
downtown at theTampa Bay Times Forum, from October to April. The
second the puck hits the ice it’s an evening filled with adventure. The arena
football team, Tampa Bay Storm, play at the same venue from March
to July. From September to December, Raymond James Stadium is
covered with red and black in spirit of the NFL football team, Tampa
Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay’s George M. Steinbrenner Field is
the spring training home for the legendary New York Yankees. The Tampa Bay
Rays can be found at Tropicana Field. December onwards is the
perfect time to uncover top thoroughbred racing at Tampa Bay Downs,
the only racetrack of its kind on Florida’s West Coast.


Why Tampa Bay?
A dynamic and diverse region, Tampa Bay enjoys an excellent
quality of life. From the waterfront location to the Southern hospitality of
its residents, the area takes prides in its vibrancy and welcoming spirit. The
only city to be invaded by a band of pirates during the annual Gasparilla
celebration, special events and festivals are part of the area’s cultural
fabric.  From balloon rides, strawberry farms and lush nature to walkable
neighborhoods, the region’s character is hard to match.  It easily blends its
rich, cultural heritage with big-city style.  With much to experience, one
quickly discovers an exciting, authentic metropolis.

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