Dining/Entertainment

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Ybor City, the "City With a Past,"  is one of only three historic landmark districts in Florida. Famous for its hand-rolled cigars, Ybor is Tampa's French Quarter decorated with wrought-iron balconies and brick-paved walkways. In addition to its magnificent architecture and historical tours, Ybor is packed with shops, restaurants and clubs. 

90,000 square foot casino with 2,000 hot gaming machines and 50 live-action poker tables. New Vegas Slots.  4 Fantastic Restaurants and Daily Entertainment.

Movies/Concerts/Live Theatre

The largest performing arts center in the southeast offering grand opera, plays, educational programs and concerts. 

Fantastic Shows and Concerts enjoyed by all ages.  Rock, Country, Blues, Hip Hop are only a few of the many types of concerts at the Ford Ampitheater. 

Museums/Historical Attractions

MOSI, the largest science center in the southeastern United States, makes science entertaining, enlightening and exciting for the whole family.

Other Areas of Interest

Florida Aquarium features more than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals including sharks, otters, gators and more. Dive shows and animal encounters daily.

Home of the RV Super Show 2006 January 18th - 22nd and Florida State Fair February 9th - 20th

2009 Strawberry Festival  - Feb 26th to March 8th. Packed with concerts by some of the best entertainers in the world, a fabulous midway, and lots and lots of strawberries!

Parks/Recreational Facilities

This is the ultimate water destination for all ages. Experience some of the most thrilling water slides in the world or just relax and float in the Rambling Bayou. 

Voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in America by Child Magazine. The zoo spans 56 acres with eight lush, natural habitats for the animals and interactive and educational programs for kids of all ages.

Cypress Gardens is a Florida treasure. Founded 70 years ago by Dick Pope, Sr, Cypress Gardens is famous for its beautiful gardens, Southern Belles and fabulous water ski show.

The only place in the eastern US where you can see Cinderella's castle.

Shopping/Shopping Malls

Unique shops and restaurants in a park-like setting near downtown Tampa.