Tampa Bay is ideally located on Florida's West Coast, and features miles of glistening waterways and sandy shorelines. Its central location provides easy access to the nearby Gulf beaches, several area lakes and surrounding areas.
With Tampa as your primary destination, you can easily reach other cities for day-trips and planned excursions. Clearwater and St. Petersburg are a short 23 miles to the west, Sarasota is 61 miles southwest, and Orlando is 82 miles to the east. Tampa is Florida's third most populous city with more than 300,000 residents.
In Tampa Bay you don't have to look too far for adventure. Packed with excitement, the Bay area offers visitors an explosion of educational, entertaining and cultural attractions. With family venues such as zoos, aquariums and theme parks and a climate that allows for outdoor activities like beach-going and canoeing year-round, it's no wonder families love Tampa Bay. The area is home to such favorites as Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, Museum of Science & Industry and Lowry Park Zoo.
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