The sunny city of Tampa Florida beckons travellers with an irresistible wave of action. Florida’s business powerhouse, Tampa Florida doubles as a wonderful resort getaway, with tons of attractions, activities, and landmarks to sate the adventurous soul. Explore the great outdoors and get yourself a tan, or shop till you drop in some of the city’s best shopping malls. No matter which way you slice it, you’re going to have your hands full in Tampa Florida.
You don’t have to go all the way to Orlando to get your fill of amusement parks. Tampa Florida has its pick of unique and exciting amusement parks you likely haven’t heard of before but are sure to enjoy. Get soaked at Adventure Island, Tampa Florida’s largest water park. This huge water park doesn’t cut corners. It’s got roller coasters, a wave pool, a lazy river, sandy lounging areas, waterslides, and more. The competitive can even join the park’s championship volleyball games for some blood pumping tournaments. If you’re not up for getting wet, visit the Busch Gardens Theme Park. A theme park modeled after the African safari, this park combines thrilling rides with a safari experience. Scream to your heart’s content on their rollercoasters or hand feed giraffes at the Serengeti Safari. Do remember to plan ahead, the park is huge enough that it may take more than a day to experience it all.
Tampa Florida is home to many unique attractions that you shouldn’t miss out on. Visit the serene Wat Mongkolratanaram. A Thai Buddhist Temple may be the last thing you would expect in the middle of Tampa Florida, but it’s surprisingly one of the city’s best attractions. A tranquil getaway in the middle of the busy city, head over during the weekend for a chance to experience the temple’s vibrant food and flower markets. Serving authentic Thai cuisine, you can pick up a cup of Thai milk tea, or some of their famous Pho soup. After you’ve had your fill, why not catch a film at the iconic Tampa Theatre. Wonderfully retro, this theatre looks like it stepped out of the 1920s with its bright signs and historic interior. Catch shows from contemporary films to classics and even concerts at this stylish hangout.
Prepare yourself to shop till you drop when you visit Tampa Florida’s extensive shopping scene. First, drive over to Westshore Plaza in your car rental. A shopping complex with Macy’s, JCPenny, Sears, and many other global retailers, scour the mall before heading over to the equally popular International Plaza. See what’s popular in Tampa as you stroll from store to store of this upscale shopping plaza. Wind down in scenic Palma Ceia, home to many locally owned boutiques and stores. Pick up a handmade cigar at one of the artisan boutiques, or just enjoy a cup of coffee after a long day of shopping.
Starting your Tampa Florida holiday through the Tampa Airport? You can pick up your car rental right at the airport to make your journey more convenient. Head over to Tampa Airport’s Main Terminal to pick up your car rental. If you’re way too excited to start your holiday to risk waiting too long in line, consider booking your car rental in advance, and upon arrival you can pick it up immediately from Tampa Airport’s drop off point.
