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.