A true hotspot which attracts millions as well as the business hub of Florida’s west coast is Tampa, relatively small, but stimulating city with an upbeat and infectious mood. Money and people are of great benefit to Florida, therefore Tampa has an impressive cultural infrastructure. Tampa has a booming port and a major tobacco industry, apart from great museums and the states most popular theme park, Busch Gardens. Another great advantage Tampa has for tourists is the fact that the city is less expensive when compared to Miami or Orlando, yet has of the best beaches in the world. The Florida Aquarium is world-renowned and appealing to all ages.
The historic Ybor City with fun filled colourful streets as well as the Annual Gasparilla Festival in January and the white beaches with loads of activities are another reason why tourists flock there. The Straz Center for Performing Arts offers super performances, but Disney on Ice masterpieces cannot be missed at all at the St. Pete Times Forum. Tampa Bay History Center always has great exhibits and currently on display is the Extraordinary Costumes of the Television and Film.
Apart from these great attractions, the culinary creations of Tampa Bay will tempt diners with delectable delights at all their fine restaurants. Tampa Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium are only some of the few to take visitors and tourists on an unbelievable experience not to be missed.