Area Attractions

Theme Parks

Busch Gardens

As a 335-acre family entertainment park, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers an array of fascinating attractions based on an adventurous theme of the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay provides adventure and festivity for guests of every age. (813) 987-5082.

Kennedy Space Center

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex provides an exhilarating and educational experience of the space program. Whether touring the Rocket Garden, or boarding a full-scale replica of the Space Shuttle Explorer, visitors are guaranteed to gain a new perspective on the incredible feats accomplished by the space program.

Universal Studios

Encompassing over 840 acres in Orlando, Florida, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS is a sprawling new vacation destination where you'll find not one, but TWO colossal theme parks filled with the world's most state-of-the-art rides and attractions; unparalleled shopping, dining and live entertainment; world-class resorts and more. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS combines the creativity of Hollywood with the greatest stories of all time to create truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

SeaWorld

SeaWorld Orlando is located 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando. Situated on more than 200 acres, the world's most popular marine life park features a spectacular variety of marine animals and animal attractions, including more than 20 major shows, attractions, educational exhibits and rides.

Disney World

An entertainment and resort destination unlike anything else in the world. Featuring four unique theme parks, The Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios.

Adventure Island

Tampa Bay's Only water park. Over 25 Acres of fun and excitement. Whatever you want to do, it's at Adventure Island! Dive into a wave of sun-soaking excitement, complete with heated pools and attractions. (813) 987-5660.

Fort DeSoto Park

Ft. DeSoto Park offers fine beaches, fishing, nature trails, camping, boating, picnic facilities and much more all surrounding a once active U.S. Fort. (727) 866-2484.

Shopping

Tyrone Square Mall

The Tampa Bay Area's Largest Mall. Find department stores including Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, JC Penney's and Macy's as well as 170 specialty shops. Cobb Tyrone Luxury Theatres is located right across the parking lot.

Ellenton Outlet Mall

West Florida's largest outlet center with over 130 factory direct stores including Coach Factory, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Michael Kors, Juicy Couture, Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet and many more of the brands you love!! Rated as one of the top 25 outlet shopping Centers in the United States by Value Retail News. Less than an hour away.

Corey Avenue Shops

Located in Historic Corey Landing. Unique Gift Shops, Boutiques, Galleries, Theater and Restaurants.

Wagon Wheel Flea Market

Flea Market with over 2000 exhibitors on 125 acres. Open Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm.

Old Hyde Park Village

Tampa's premiere shopping destination, offering a series of 50 upscale shops including Jacobson's, Talbot's and Polo/Ralph Lauren.

Tarpon Springs

Historical Main Street. An enjoyable place to visit with traditional Greek arts & crafts, sponge docks, stores, restaurants, and antique shops.

Ybor Square

A specialty mall, occupies a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Once housing the world's largest cigar factory, its three brick buildings are now home to around three dozen shops selling everything from clothes to cigars.

Prime Outlets

With some of the most impressive brand name stores of any outlet center in the country, Prime Outlets of Ellenton is a must for shoppers seeking top quality at great prices.

John's Pass Village and Boardwalk

This scenic village offers numerous shops, boutiques, restaurants, water sports and entertainment along a rustic wooden boardwalk.

Arts & Culture

The Arts Center

Five galleries provide rotating exhibits of visual arts in all media. Besides the exhibits, the Arts Center offers a full, year-round schedule of visual arts classes for adults and children at all levels of skill and experience.

P. Buckley Moss Gallery

The gallery houses the world's most extensive collection of the works of P. Buckley Moss.

Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens, located on six acres in St. Petersburg, is a horticultural treasure. There are annual festivals, educational programs, wildlife presentations and has been designated as a historic landmark. 727-551-3100.

American Stage Theatre

American Stage Theatre produces live contemporary and classical theater as well as programs in schools and communities. 727-823-1600.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Ruth Eckerd Hall offers performances by national touring companies in theater, music and dance. There is a new building devoted to educational development of both children and adults. 727-791-7060.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts

Provides an environment for a wide variety of performances, concerts, and events. The 300,000 square foot, state-of-the-art complex is the largest performing arts center in the Southeastern United States. 813-229-7827.

Aquariums & Zoos

Lowry Park Zoo

One of the finest zoological parks in all of North America, with a primate center, manatee aquarium, wildlife center, Asian domain, coral reef exhibit and aviary. 813-935-8552.

The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium offers a dramatic and unique look at all that swims, floats, preys and crawls in and around Florida waters and beyond. Have a hands-on experience with live sharks and rays in a 5,000 gallon touch pool. 813-273-5838.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

How wet do you want to get? Stay dry visiting the Aquarium, observe the rehabilitation and care of rescued dolphins, whales, otters and sea turtles! Get your hands wet petting stingrays in Stingray Beach. 727-441-1790.

Golf Courses

Airco Flite 18 Golf Course

3650 Roosevelt Blvd.,
Clearwater, FL 33762

727-573-4653

Babe Zaharias Golf Course

11412 North Forest Hills Dr.,
Tampa, FL 33612

813-631-4374

Belleview Biltmore Golf Club

1501 Indian Rocks Rd.,
Clearwater, FL 33756

727-581-5498

Bardmoor Golf Club

7919 Bardmoor Blvd.,
Largo, FL 33777

727-392-1234

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

3030 North McMullen Booth Rd.,
Clearwater, FL 33761

727-726-4673

Clearwater Country Club

525 North Betty Ln.,
Clearwater, FL 33755

727-446-9501

Clearwater Golf Park Inc.

1875 Airport Road,
Clearwater, FL 33765

727-447-5272

Countryside Executive Golf

2506 Countryside Blvd.,
Clearwater, FL 33763

727-796-1555

Countryway Golf Club Inc.

11111 West Waters Ave.,
Tampa, FL 33635

813-854-1182

Baypoint Golf Club

9399 Commodore Dr.,
Largo, FL 33776

727-595-2095

Dunedin Country Club

1050 Palm Blvd.,
Dunedin, FL 34698

727-733-2134

Eagles Golf Club Limited

16101 9 Eagles Dr
Odessa, FL 33556

813-920-6681

East Bay Country Club

702 Country Club Dr.,
Largo, FL 33771

727-584-7111

East Bay Golf Club

702 Country Club Dr.,
Largo, FL 33771

727-581-3333

Forest Hills Golf Club

1518 US Highway 19,
Holiday, FL 34691

727-934-7317

Fox Hollow Golf Club

10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy,
New Port Richey, FL 34655

727-376-6333

Glen Oaks Golf Course

1345 Court St.,
Clearwater, FL 33756

727-446-5821

Gulf Harbors Golf Course

3720 Floramar Terrace,
New Port Richey, FL 34652

Hidden Gunn Golf and Driving Range

6001 Browder Road,
Tampa, FL 33652

813-962-6035

Lansbrook Golf Club

4605 Village Center Dr.,
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

727-784-7333

Largo Municipal Golf Course

12500 131st St.,
Largo, FL 33774

727-587-6724

Mangrove Bay Golf Course

875 62nd Ave. N.E.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

727-893-7800

Mainlands Golf Course

9445 Mainlands Blvd. W.,
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

727-577-4847

Magnolia Valley Golf Course

7223 Massachusetts Ave.,
New Port Richey, FL 34653

727-847-2342

Northdale Golf Club

4417 Northdale Blvd.,
Tampa, FL 33624

813-962-0427

Palm Hill Golf Club

401 8th Ave. Southwest,
Largo, FL 33770

727-581-1710

Pine Crest Golf Club

1200 8th Ave. Southwest,
Largo, FL 33770

727-584-6497

River Ridge Golf Club

7511 Bloomingdale Dr.,
New Port Richey, FL 34654

727-848-1048

Rocky Point Golf Course

4151 Dana Shores Dr.,
Tampa, FL 33634

813-673-4316

St. Andrews Links

620 Palm Boulevard,
Dunedin, FL 34698

727-733-5061

Silver Dollar Golf Club

17000 Patterson Road,
Odessa, FL 33556

813-920-3884

Tarpon Springs Golf Club

1310 South Pinellas Ave.,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

727-937-6906

Tides Golf Club

11832 66th Ave.,
Seminole, FL 33772

727-393-8483

Timber Greens Golf Course

6333 Timber Greens Blvd.,
New Port Richey, FL 34655

727-372-8633

Tournament Players Club-Tampa

5100 Terrain DE Golf Drive,
Lutz, FL 33549

813-949-0091

Treasure Island Golf & Tennis

10315 Paradise Blvd.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33706

727-360-6062

Twin Brooks Golf Courses

3800 22nd Ave. S.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

727-893-7445

Westchase Golf Club

10217 Radcliffe Dr.,
Tampa, FL 33626

813-854-2331