Tampa Travel Tips, Florida

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La Creperia Cafe
A small and cozy little place at Ybor city in Tampa serves delicious crepes both sweet and meal-like. La Creperia Cafe is famous for its savory crepes and with reason, because they are absolutely delightful; a sweetness of heaven. If you [...]
D: 5.1mi00
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant
A local restaurant that serves traditional Mexican food in a welcoming, friendly environment. Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant is owned by a family and they try to provide only the best to their customers. I've been to the restaurant [...]
D: 4.2mi10
Tampa Theatre
With not only a beautiful architecture and decor but with a high reputation, the Tampa Theater is the cultural center of the city. Classical and new movies are aired, concerts and wine tasting events are organized throughout the year. There [...]
D: 5.7mi00
Lowry Park Zoo
One of the main attractions of Tampa, I would say, apart maybe from the Busch Garden adventure park. At the Lowry Park Zoo a wide range of animals can be seen in creative surroundings, like the monkeys' 'house' which is full of [...]
D: 3.2mi00
The Lobster Pot Restaurant
The restaurant's specialty, as its name indicates is the lobster which they prepare with care and attention to detail. The Lobster Pot Restaurant also serves other seafood dishes such as shrimps, tuna, swordfish and many others. They [...]
D: 27.1mi00
Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa
One of the most imposing buildings of the early years of Tampa, a luxurious railroad resort, houses the Henry B. Plant Museum. Among the various artifacts, early 19th century Valentine cards and Gasparilla royalty gowns are on display. A [...]
D: 6.1mi00
Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center
One of the most endangered ocean mammals, the manatees can be viewed at the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center during the months from November to April. There is no admission fee, exploring the area is free. It is good to know about and [...]
D: 16.9mi00
Ybor City State Museum
As a small museum, housed in a historical bakery building, which looks really great with its brick exterior, the Ybor City State Museum tells the story of Tampa's most historic district. There are various exhibits and collections [...]
D: 5mi00
Yuengling Brewery
Known as the US' oldest brewing company, the Yuengling Brewery originates from Pottsville, Pennsylvania established by a German immigrant, David G. Yeungling in 1829. Today free tours are arranged for the curious minded and the beer [...]
D: 2mi00
Big Cat Rescue
Many people don't care, or don't realize that cats are gentle and sensitive creatures, even the big one, like tigers or leopards need attention. At the Big Cat Rescue guided tours are organized that draw attention how cats are [...]
D: 7.6mi00
Columbia Restaurant
Located at Ybor city in Tampa, the Columbia Restaurant is the city's oldest Spanish dining place and still popular with an excellent service and high-quality cuisine. The place looks exquisite, elegant, yet luxurious, modern yet [...]
D: 5.1mi00
Lettuce Lake Park
Tampa is not just a Florida resort, it is also the place of swamps, gators and wilderness. Lettuce Lake Park is the perfect aspect of such land. Equipped with boardwalks, bike trails and picnic areas, the park is mostly frequented for its [...]
D: 5.5mi00
Tampa Palms Golf Club
For a guys day-out, what is more than great than a day of golf. The scenery is spectacular and well-kept, and the staff at Tampa Palms Golf Club is not only respectful but friendly too. You may want to bring extra golf balls with you, [...]
D: 5.8mi00
Busch Gardens
The most amazing place in Tampa is definitely the Busch Gardens. It is not only and adventure park but a zoo and a catering venue. This place is just awesome. So many attractions and so many interesting activities, even tours, restaurants [...]
D: 1.8mi00

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Tampa, a city in the Hillsborough County of the state of Florida, US, has a population of around 382,060 people according to the 2007 census. The city has the largest media market in Florida and was ranked as the eighth cleanest city by Yahoo in America. The name of the city “Tampa” means “stick of fire” and it was given by the Calsua, a North American tribe, who used to live in the south of Tampa Bay. Historians believe the name suggests the many lightning strikes, which are received by the city during summer. Due to the unavailability of written records before the European contact of the Tampa Bay, little has been known before [...]

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) Tampa, FL (TPA) 04/12/2019 09:09 am
Tampa, FL (TPA) Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) 04/21/2019 08:55 pm
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Atlanta, GA (ATL) Tampa, FL (TPA) 05/04/2019 05:45 pm
Tampa, FL (TPA) Atlanta, GA (ATL) 05/18/2019 08:30 pm
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Fort Worth/Dallas, TX (DFW) Tampa, FL (TPA) 05/13/2019 07:50 am
Tampa, FL (TPA) Fort Worth/Dallas, TX (DFW) 05/23/2019 05:05 pm
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From	To	Departure	Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)	Tampa, FL (TPA)	04/12/2019	09:09 am
Tampa, FL (TPA)	Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)	04/21/2019	08:55 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Atlanta, GA (ATL)	Tampa, FL (TPA)	05/04/2019	05:45 pm
Tampa, FL (TPA)	Atlanta, GA (ATL)	05/18/2019	08:30 pm

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Fort Worth/Dallas, TX (DFW)	Tampa, FL (TPA)	05/13/2019	07:50 am
Tampa, FL (TPA)	Fort Worth/Dallas, TX (DFW)	05/23/2019	05:05 pm

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