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Tampa's Cigar Heritage Festival |  Centennial Park
21 Nov 2009 (annual)
The Cigar Heritage Festival celebrates the rich heritage that once made Ybor City the "Cigar Capital of the World." The festival takes place in Centennial Park, between North 18th and 19th Streets, along East 9th Avenue. |
Gasparilla Pirate Fest |  Tampa
30 Jan 2010 (annual)
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest draws crowds of more than 500,000 for each spectacular event. The Floridian festival includes the "invasion" of Tampa by a fully working pirate ship and continues with a parade and various festivities. |
Busch Gardens |  Busch Gardens
Daily
Follow the signposts for "fun" and you'll probably end up in Tampa Bay's Busch Gardens. It's a park that epitomises the claim that everything is done on a much grander scale in the US of A. |
Canoe Escape |  Canoe Escape
Daily
For the adventurous visitor, Tampa's Canoe Escape should be a high priority. A far cry from the organised entertainment and high-speed rush of the ubiquitous theme parks, this attraction allows nature lovers to experience Florida's wildlife at their own pace. |
Henry B Plant Museum |  Henry B Plant Museum
Daily; not Mon
Step back in time at the Henry B Plant Museum, former home of the Tampa Bay Hotel and a national historical landmark. This Victorian palace features Moorish architecture, dramatic minarets and a permanent exhibit on the Spanish American War. |
Ybor City | Ybor City
Daily
Ybor City is a National Historic Landmark District in Tampa, an area full of wrought-iron balconies, globe streetlights, brick-lined walkways, old cigar factories and social clubs, as well as the hottest nightlife in the city. |
Florida Aquarium |  Florida Aquarium
Daily
Florida Aquarium holds 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and beyond. Visitors can see everything from rare Australian leafy sea dragons, playful river otters and American alligators to free-flying birds, sharks and a giant Pacific octopus. |
Lowry Park Zoo |  Lowry Park Zoo
Daily
Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa has an impressive array of animals and birds, including tigers, alligators, reptiles, an insect zoo, stingrays, manatees and birds of prey. Visit the viewing and interactive areas, discovery centre and amphitheatre. |
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens |  University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
Daily
Founded in 1968, the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens have grown from their origins of wilderness and desolation into something altogether more beautiful. Featuring over 3000 types of plant and various interesting animals too, the gardens are a perennially popular retreat. |
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium
13 Sep 2009 - 3 Jan 2010 (annual)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play their NFL games at the Edward Jones Dome. The regular season runs from September to January. Please visit the Buccaneers' website for full details of all fixtures. |
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