What to do in Florida: Tampa Bay
Because this blog is The Suncoast Scribe, I try to write as often as possible about news stories that are of national interest, but Florida-centric. I’ve also given you some great Obscure Florida travel guides and tips about visiting other locations in the state. I plan on doing this more often so that all of you who love to come to Florida to play (and there are a LOT of you) might be able to benefit from the recommendations of someone who actually lives here all year.
The Big Guava
And, since I am actually living right here in the Tampa Bay area, I thought it was high time I shined the proverbial spotlight on some of the attractions around The Big Guava – a term coined in the 1970’s by Tampa columnist Steve Otto and based on the pioneer Gavino Gutierrez’s ascertain that this area was perfect for cultivating guava commercially.
What Not to Miss
Most tourists are aware of Busch Gardens and all of the spring training events for teams like the Yankees and the Phillies, but if you have the time to explore the area I would suggest taking advantage of least one lunch or dinner cruise. We have access to not only the lovely Tampa Bay, but the Gulf of Mexico as well. And, for a perfect series of family-friendly outings, you should plan on penciling in time for the Florida Aquarium, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Lowry Park Zoo. You should absolutely make sure you have at least one day set aside to enjoy one of our many white sugar sand beaches, some of the best in the world.
Buy Discount Tickets
I know that if you were to just do the tings I mention in this article, you will be out a pretty penny in ticket prices alone. That’s why you need to plan ahead and buy your tickets at discounted rates. Trusted Tours and Attractions offers discounted tickets to most of the popular area attractions. Plus, if you sign up for their Trusted Travel eNewsletter, you will be entered into a drawing to win an iPod Nano. That would be a sweet toy to bring along on your vacation here in Tampa.
The Weather is Lovely
For all of you out there in ice storms right now, think about taking a break to come share some of our sunshine and southern hospitality. Citrus starts coming into season now and hurricane season is over. Things here in the Tampa Bay are absolutely perfect.
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