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Adventure Island - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Adventure Island (Busch Gardens' Water Park) is a 30 acre water park including slides, corkscrews, water falls, a wave pool, children's water playground and other family attractions such as outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, and a championship white-sand volleyball complex. Ease into island time in a place where corkscrew slides, waterfalls, a giant wave pool, a rambling river, and other family attractions create a laid-back atmosphere and hours of sun-drenched fun.
American Victory Ship - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - As one of only 4 fully operational WWII ships in the country, the American Victory Ship is a national treasure and true American icon. Anchor your place in American maritime history by experiencing an unforgettable voyage of discovery. Come aboard and witness virtually the entire ship including cavernous three-level cargo holds, radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley, weaponry, steering stations, flying bridge, signaling equipment, wheelhouse, mess halls, crew cabins, lifeboats, the Captain's quarters, cargo equipment and the engine.
Big Cat Rescue - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Big Cat Rescue is the world's largest big cat rescue and sanctuary and is accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries. Find interest Big Cat facts, donate to this non-profit cause, volunteer to help or see beautiful Big Cats and more.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Busch Gardens contains wildlife and wild rides. Soar at 60 mph on the world's two tallest inverted roller coaster, then trek the plains of Africa, escape from fiery volcanoes, or cool off on unforgettable white-water adventure rides. Visit the Busch Gardens Florida site for theme park tickets, rides and park reviews. Stream the latest videos for our roller coasters, other rides in the park for your next family vacation.
Celebration Station - Clearwater, Florida - Pinellas County - Celebration Station offers miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, stage shows, dry water rides, costumed characters, laser tag, and pizza.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Clearwater, Florida - Pinellas County - Stay dry visiting the aquarium, observe the rehabilitation and care of rescued dolphins, otters and sea turtles. Join us in our mission. Come check out our new exhibits. Clearwater Marine Aquarium's mission is to restore and preserve our marine environment. We accomplish our mission through leadership in education, research, and the rescue, rehabilitation, & release of marine life.
Dinosaur World - Plant City, Florida - Hillsborough County - 150 life-size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum. Kids' activities, playgrounds, picnic areas and more. Site includes information about the park and some educational links. Nestled among a lush assortment of native vegetation, the dinosaurs are so believable that some visitors claim to see them moving through the shadows cast by the many native trees.
Florida Aquarium, The - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Home to over 10000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world. Follow a drop of water from its underground source to the open sea. Don't miss our new outdoor children's play area with water jets, a 24-foot pirate ship and lots of fun. A wonderful family destination with plenty of fun activities like Swim with the Fishes, Penguins: Backstage Pass and a Wild Dolphin Ecotour. Don't miss Explore A Shore, our outdoor water fun zone for the children!
Florida Botanical Gardens - Largo, Florida - Pinellas County - This garden, when completed, will feature an assembly of natural and formal gardens blending Florida native plants and exotic tropicals. 150 acres of nature and luxuriant gardens. Gift shop, facility/weddings rentals and frequent plant sales. The Florida Botanical Gardens inspires and educates visitors by showcasing flora, fauna and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques.
Florida Holocaust Museum - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - The Florida Holocaust Museum promotes awareness, education and understanding of past genocides.The Museum is home to the permanent exhibition: History, Heritage and Hope, which uses original artifacts, historical photographs and documents to tell the story of the Holocaust with a special emphasis on the personal stories of local survivors. It also houses the permanent exhibition, Kaddish in Wood: Woodcarvings by Dr. Herbert Savel. These carvings are of French children who were victims of the Holocaust.
Florida International Museum - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - A Smithsonian Institution affiliate. Florida International Museum (FIM) has become one of Florida's premier cultural attractions, having hosted over 2.5 million visitors from all 50 states and over 100 countries since it opened in 1995. The museum store helps support the museum's mission of providing an educational and cultural experience to visitors.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art as central to contemporary life and culture. FMoPA collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists. FMoPA also enriches the community by operating outreach programs to educate children and adults.
Francis Wilson Playhouse - Clearwater, Florida - Pinellas County - Francis Wilson Playhouse has been a Clearwater community theater since 1930. Francis Wilson was well known as a celebrity on Broadway. Having inspired a group called The Little Theatre of Clearwater, he convinced his friend Mary Bok to loan him $5,000.00 (which back then was an enormous amount of money) he wanted to use this loan in order to provide this theatre group with a permanent home.
Glazer Children's Museum - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - We figure the best way to describe our unique interactive exhibits is by coining a whole new phrase. So we call them, ‘Interactivities.’ And there are more than 170 of them, in 12 themed areas. All built just for kids. From a crane to a cruise ship, a mini theater to a giant telephone, we have a world of fun waiting for you.
Great Explorations Children's Museum - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - Science and humanities exhibits allow visitors to touch, move and actually become part of several pieces. Drawing educational content from the arts, sciences, and humanities, Great Explorations programs and exhibits encourage creative thinking, problem-solving, and discovery. Exhibits invite the participant to touch and explore or role play. Program lessons are presented in a multidisciplinary context and interactive style.
Henry B. Plant Museum - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Historical museum transports you to the Victorian era. A National Historic Landmark with its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens. A visit to the Henry B. Plant Museum and the authentically restored rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel will transport you back to a time of indulgent ten-course meals, waltzing on the veranda and alligator hunting by moonlight. The journey is still worthwhile.
Heritage Village - Largo, Florida - Pinellas County - More than 28 historic structures and features, some dating back to the 19th century, include a school, church, sponge warehouse, railroad depot and store as well as a variety of historic homes.
Hernando Historical Museum - Brooksville, Florida - Hernando County - Over 11,000 artifacts on display in a four story, 12 room antebellum home built in 1856. Guided tours available. The May-Stringer Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and volunteers to exist and to maintain the artifacts housed in our 1856 home.
Pier Aquarium, The - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - Nine aquariums, interactive marine exhibits, guided tours, "Fish-ful Saturday" events, museum store. Discover our fun, interactive "Fresh Fish Theater" featuring live creatures from Tampa Bay and around the world. The mission of The Pier Aquarium is to enhance the public's understanding of the value and fragility of the global and local marine environment through research, education and personal experiences.
Polk Museum of Art - Lakeland, Florida - Polk County - Provides an emphasis on modern and contemporary, American and European decorative arts, Asian and pre-Columbian art. As an arts leader in Florida, Polk Museum of Art educates and inspires the community through creative and diverse exhibitions and collections, cultural alliances, and compelling events and programs. In 1969, the Museum was renamed Polk Public Museum to reflect the broadened emphasis on art, history and science.
Salvador Dali Museum - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - The official site of the museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring a comprehensive collection of works by Salvador Dali. As an artist, Salvador Dali was not limited to a particular style or media. The body of his work, from early impressionist paintings through his transitional surrealist works, and into his classical period, reveals a constantly growing and evolving artist.
Sea Screamer - Clearwater, Florida - Pinellas County - Guaranteed dolphin sightings or ride again free on the World's Largest Speed Boat! The Sea Screamer is Clearwater's most exciting family attraction - fun and safe for all ages.
SkyScreamer Parasail - Clearwater, Florida - Pinellas County - The highest and coolest attraction at Clearwater Beach. Until you've seen Clearwater Beach from a parasail flight, you haven't seen Clearwater Beach! The ride is breathtaking and thoroughly enjoyable.
SS American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - An actual WWII Victory ship/museum providing voyages of discovery through American's maritime history. The only restored Victory Class merchant cargo vessel on the East Coast and one of only two of the 534 Victory still sailing.
Sunken Gardens - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - Tropical botanical gardens including exotic trees, plants and water gardens. Living museum home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Description and photos, visitor information, events, programs, and workshops. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.
Tampa Bay History Center - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - The Tampa Bay History Center is a state-of-the art interactive museum which preserves and teaches the remarkable history of the Tampa Bay area. The waterfront History Center boasts a stunning atrium, interactive and immersive exhibits, theaters, map gallery, research center, event hall, an eclectic Museum Store and the signature Columbia Cafe.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County - Lowry Park Zoo features 1600 animals representing 330 species on 41 acres, including manatees, an aviary and a children's zoo. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo also has water play areas, rides, shows and restaurants. Don't miss a chance for a zoo sleep-over.
Weedon Island Preserve - St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County - Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center lies within Weedon Island Preserve and is part of Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources. The Center supports the applied management and ecological monitoring objectives of the division through educational programming and volunteerism.
Weeki Wachee Springs - Weeki Wachee, Florida - Hernando County - Thrilling water slides, mermaid shows, wilderness river cruise, beaches, volleyball, picnic and play areas. Weeki Wachee Springs is a magical entrance into a mysterious blue underwater world of mermaids, manatees, turtles and bubbles. Sitting in the Mermaid Theater, visitors feel like they are inside the flowing spring, and are transported back to simpler times, before super theme parks and super highways appeared.
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