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Things to see in Tampa, Florida (United States): 30 places and when to go
Tampa, Florida is a major city in United States with around 2,314,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (18), With kids (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida Aquarium and Museum of Science & Industry. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 27.9489, -82.4606
- Population
- About 2,314,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (18) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (4) · History (4) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 322 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tampa, Florida
The places in and around Tampa, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Busch Gardens Tampa BayAfrican-themed animal theme park in Tampa, Florida11 km
- Florida AquariumPublic aquarium in the United States1.6 km
- Museum of Science & IndustryScience museum in Tampa, Florida, United States13 km
- Tampa Museum of ArtMuseum in Tampa, Florida207 m
- Adventure IslandWater park located northeast of Tampa, Florida from Busch Gardens Tampa11 km
- Big Cat RescueNon-profit organization in the USA17 km
- Safety Harbor siteArchaeological site in Florida, United States22 km
- El Centro Español de TampaBuilding in Florida, United States of America2.3 km
- Gandy BridgeFootbridge in Florida, United States12 km
- Henry B. Plant MuseumUnited States historic place in Tampa, Florida462 m
- SS American VictoryBuilt in June 1945, she carried ammunition and other cargo from U.S1.7 km
- Angry Chair BrewingBrewery3.8 km
- BarrieHaus Beer CoBrewery2.0 km
- Cigar City BrewingBrewery4.9 km
- Common Dialect BeerworksBrewery4.8 km
- Coppertail Brewing CoBrewery3.1 km
- Dark Door SpiritsDistillery9.6 km
- Florida Avenue Brewing Co.Brewery4.0 km
- Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail BarDistillery2.7 km
- Hidden Springs Ale WorksBrewery1.2 km
- Magnanimous Brewing Seminole HeightsBrewery6.9 km
- Magnanimous Brewing Tampa HeightsBrewery957 m
- Old McMicky's FarmWith kids27 km
- Ology BrewingBrewery6.3 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
When to go to Tampa, Florida
The best time to visit Tampa, Florida is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:25
- FebPossible11:02
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayBest time13:23
- JunBest time13:46
- JulBest time13:37
- AugBest time13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. In March, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tampa, Florida
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 322 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- St. Petersburg, Florida21 places29 km
- Wesley Chapel7 places37 km
- Tarpon Springs7 places38 km
- Indian Rocks Beach16 places39 km
- Spring Hill, Florida6 places60 km
- Sarasota, Florida13 places69 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tampa, Florida?
The best known: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida Aquarium, Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa Museum of Art, Adventure Island. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tampa, Florida?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to Tampa, Florida?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 322 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tampa, Florida as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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