Discover The New Tampa Attractions

By Jony Mozen


Individuals who live in or travel to central Florida have a variety of options for fun things to do. Nicknamed The Sunshine State, Florida's pleasant climate makes it possible to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities year round. The New Tampa attractions as well as attractions in surrounding areas offer something to entertain guests of all ages.

For outdoor recreational activities, Flatwoods Wilderness Park provides the ideal place to take a break from city life. This attractive park lies within the Lower Hillsborough County Wilderness Preserve in New Tampa. It encompasses almost 5,500 acres of prime land offering trails, picnic facilities, fishing, and more.

Bicyclists, runners, and in-line skaters can enjoy the paved loop road. The loop road is seven miles and has four rest shelters along the way equipped with paper cups and water coolers. Several well houses offer shelters, tables, and grills for picnickers. Restrooms are located at the entrance off of Bruce B Downs Boulevard and the Flatwoods Visitor Center features picnic tables, cold beverages, water, and restrooms. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and dogs are permitted as long as they are on a leash.

Lowery Park Zoo is just one of several attractions near New Tampa that caters to animal lovers. This zoo is ranked number one in the country by multiple parents' publications. Families can try out the thrill rides, splash around in fun water elements, feed the giraffes, and visit other fun interactive exhibits. More than 60 acres offer prime habitat for tigers, orangutans, koala bears, penguins, manatees, and a whole host of other native and exotic species.

The Florida Aquarium offers animal lovers another option with 250,000 square feet of exhibits. The Coral Reef Gallery allows visitors a chance to experience the wondrous sights of a 60-foot dive without even getting wet. Viewing windows offer glimpses into the various micro habitats that exist at different depths. Guests can attend a variety of educational and entertaining shows starring the aquarium's habitats or participate in one of the swim and dive experiences allowing them to jump in the water and interact with the fish.

Tampa is also home to Bok Tower Gardens, which is registered as a National Historic Landmark. Guests can tour Pinewood Estate, considered by many to be the finest representatives of early 20th century Mediterranean architecture. Guests can walk through the gardens to visit the art deco and neo-Gothic Singing Tower carillon and enjoy daily afternoon concerts.

Speed Boat Adventures can fulfill anyone's need for speed. This narrated and guided tour of Tampa Bay offers guests the opportunity to operate a speed boat under the supervision of an experienced captain. The tour lasts two hours and travels past Ford De Soto Park and national wildlife refuges where observant guests may see manatees, sea turtles, bottle nose dolphins, and a variety of indigenous birds.

Florida visitors and residents have many ways to spend their leisure time under the sun. Tampa's convenient location is close to a variety of venues offering thrill rides, outdoor recreation, and more. People of all ages can have fun while soaking up the southern Florida sunshine.




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