Points of interest
Journey Island
10001 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa
888-800-5447
Tampa Bay’s solely water park options water play areas, a championship volleyball advanced, out of doors cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas. Visitors can conquer pace slides and float alongside on a rambling river. Hours: Fluctuate. Admission: Grownup: $41 Youngsters: (3 – 9) $37 Underneath 2 FREE
Busch Gardens
10001 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa
(813) 987-5082
www.seaworldparks.com/buschgardens
Seize the spirit of Africa at this 300-acre household leisure park. Distinctive mixture of thrilling rides, zoological habitats, greater than 3,300 animals and stay leisure. Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission: Grownup: $82, Youngster: (3 – 9) $77, Underneath 3 FREE
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
(727)441-1790
Observe the rehabilitation and care of rescued dolphins, whales, otters and sea turtles! Get your fingers moist petting stingrays. Marine Life Adventures provides an interactive marine expertise in Clearwater Bay. Hours: Mon – Solar 10 – 6 p.m. Admission: Adults: $9.95 Seniors (60+): $8.95 Youngsters (3-12): $6.95 Underneath 3 FREE
Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Manner, Orlando
1-877-4DISCOVERY
Expertise an all day journey with essentially the most thrilling animals and saline encounters conceivable. Swim with lovable bottlenose dolphins, unique fish, giant stingrays or chill out on the sandy seashores. Reservations are required. Hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Day by day. Costs fluctuate.
Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr., Tampa
(813) 273-4000
Discover Florida’s water story from underground supply to open sea. See native vegetation and animals together with fish, rays, sharks, birds, otters, alligators in air-conditioned consolation. Hours: On a regular basis 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults (12+) : $21.95, Seniors (60+): $18.95, Youngsters (beneath 12):$16.95 , 2 and beneath: FREE.
Nice Explorations Youngsters’s Museum
1925 4th St. N., St. Petersburg
(727) 821-8992
The entire household will be inventive, make discoveries and have enjoyable on this new museum positioned subsequent to Sunken Gardens. Strive a lie detector, construct a tower, create a film and far more. Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Solar. 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.. Admission: Normal: $10, Seniors: $9, Members and youngsters 11 months and beneath: FREE.
Seminole Arduous Rock Lodge and On line casino
5223 N. Orient Street, Tampa
1-866-502-PLAY
Because the sixth largest on line casino on the planet, play 24/7 on the just lately expanded with 4,500 machines and 120 sport tables that includes Blackjack, Baccarat, 3-card poker and extra. Take pleasure in musical acts contained in the Arduous Rock Cafe.
John’s Cross Boardwalk
150 John’s Cross Boardwalk, Madeira Seashore
(727) 393-8230
John’s Cross is among the space’s most enjoyable points of interest, with eating places and outlets over trying the gorgeous water. There are additionally boats, wave runners, parasailing, and rafts to hire.
Admission: FREE
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa
(813) 935-8552
One of many prime three zoos of its dimension in North America, this 24-acre zoological backyard options over 350 species in pure habitats together with a Florida Manatee and Aquatic Heart, Florida wildlife exhibit, Primate World, Asian Area, aviary, and petting zoo. Hours: On a regular basis 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Grownup: $24.95, Seniors (60+): $22.95, Youngsters (3 -11): $19.95, Underneath 2: FREE.
Sea World
7007 Sea World Dr., Orlando
888-800-5447
Uncover sensation adventures! Plunge by way of sudden thrills on the unbelievable Journey to Atlantis water-coaster journey. Take off on a daring jetcopter journey to the Wild Arctic. Get actual near polar bears, walruses and beluga whales! Hours: Fluctuate. Admission: Grownup: (10+): $82 Youngsters (3 – 9):$77 Underneath 2 FREE
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg
(727) 551-3102
Uncover the great thing about this 100-year-old botanical paradise. Discover cascading waterfalls, stunning gardens, greater than 50,000 tropical vegetation and flowers and a stroll by way of butterfly home, or expertise a guided tour, particular occasion or workshop. A Botanical Expertise Awaits You. Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Solar. 12 – 4:30 p.m. Admission: Grownup: $8, Seniors (55+): $6, Youngsters (2-11): $4,
Underneath 2: FREE
Common Studios Florida & Island of Adventures
6000 Common Blvd., Orlando
(407) 363-8000
Thrill to 400+ acres of unbelievable rides, exhibits and points of interest on the #1 film studio and theme park, Common Studios. Islands of Journey is exclusive theme park made up of thrilling thrill rides and exhibits that includes cartoons, dinosaurs, dragons, and far more! Hours and costs fluctuate.
Walt Disney World
P.O. Field 10,000, Lake Buena Vista
(407) 939-6244
4 theme parks – Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, three water journey parks – Blizzard Seashore, Hurricane Lagoon, River Nation, Disney’s Huge World of Sports activities Advanced, Downtown Disney (the Market, West Aspect and Pleasure Island), 26 resort lodges, six golf programs and extra! Hours and costs fluctuate.
Weeki Wachee Springs / Buccaneer Bay
6131 Industrial Manner, Spring Hill
(352) 592-5656
An old-timed Florida attraction that includes an underwater theatre exhibiting “The Little Mermaid”, and Wilderness River Cruise. Spend the day swimming within the spring and having an old style good time. Hours: Fluctuate by month.
Grownup:$13.00 , Youngsters (6-12): $8, Underneath 5 FREE
Parks and Seashores
Caladesi Island State Park
#1 Causeway Blvd.,
Dunedin, Florida 34698
(727) 469-5918
www.floridastateparks.org/caladesiisland
One of many few remaining giant undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The park provides tenting, swimming, canoeing, fishing, picnicking, and mountaineering/nature trails. Hours: Mon. – Solar. 8 a.m. – Sundown. Admission: Can take ferry to island for $14 per particular person ($7 ages 4- 12).
Honeymoon Island State Park
#1 Causeway Boulevard
Dunedin, Florida 34698
(727) 469-5942
www.floridastateparks.org/honeymoonisland/
Park guests can drive throughout Dunedin Causeway to benefit from the sun-drenched Gulf seashores, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will discover osprey nests, all kinds of shorebirds, and one of many few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. The park boasts a number of nature trails and chicken remark areas. Guests can swim, fish, and snorkel within the heat waters of the Gulf or picnic whereas they benefit from the stunning surroundings. Shelling is especially good right here, because the Gulf currents deposit an unbelievable number of seashells on the shore. Showers can be found and the park´s concession has a present store and snack bar. Hours: The park is open from 8:00 a.m. till sunset, three hundred and sixty five days a 12 months. Admission Charge: $8.00 per automobile. Restrict 2-8 folks per automobile. $4.00 Single Occupant Automobile. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, additional passengers, passengers in automobile with holder of Annual Particular person Entrance Cross. $4.00 per automobile: sundown price, beginning one hour previous to sundown. Picnic Pavilion Rental Charges: $30.00 per day, plus tax.
Egmont Key State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde
(Egmont Key’s positioned on the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Seashore. Entry by non-public boat solely.)
(727) 893-2627
www.floridastateparks.org/egmontkey/
Egmont Key’s a 440 acre island and refuge for wildlife, together with a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. Though this park is primarily a wildlife refuge, it may be a private refuge – a spot to chill out and accumulate shells alongside secluded, pristine seashores. Accessible solely by non-public boat, Egmont Key has a singular pure and cultural historical past, together with a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. Through the nineteenth century, the island served as a camp for captured Seminoles on the finish of the Third Seminole Conflict and was later occupied by the Union Navy in the course of the Civil Conflict. In 1898, because the Spanish – American Conflict threatened, Fort Dade was constructed on the island and remained lively till 1923. After touring the historic websites and trails, guests can get pleasure from swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. Positioned on the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Seashore. Hours: Dawn – Sundown Admission: FREE
Fort De Soto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierre Verde
(727) 582-2267
Named as one in all America’s prime seashores, the park moreover provides tenting areas, nature trails, two fishing piers, rental services and a biking and skating path. Park closes at nightfall. Piers and ramp open 24 hours. Admission: FREE
