Dining/Entertainment

Approx. Miles Away

Ybor City, the "City With a Past,"  is one of only three historic landmark districts in Florida. Famous for its hand-rolled cigars, Ybor is Tampa's French Quarter decorated with wrought-iron balconies and brick-paved walkways. In addition to its magnificent architecture and historical tours, Ybor is packed with shops, restaurants and clubs. 

90,000 square foot casino with 2,000 hot gaming machines and 50 live-action poker tables. New Vegas Slots.  4 Fantastic Restaurants and Daily Entertainment.

Web Site www.skipperssmokehouse.com

Movies/Concerts/Live Theatre

The largest performing arts center in the southeast offering grand opera, plays, educational programs and concerts. 

Fantastic Shows and Concerts enjoyed by all ages.  Rock, Country, Blues, Hip Hop are only a few of the many types of concerts at the Ford Ampitheater. 

Web Site www.sptimesforum.com

Web Site  www.ritzbor.com

Museums/Historical Attractions

MOSI, the largest science center in the southeastern United States, makes science entertaining, enlightening and exciting for the whole family. www.mosi.org

Web Site  www.americanvictory.org

Web Site  www.plantmuseum.com

Web Site  www.tampabayhistorycenter.org 

Other Areas of Interest

Florida Aquarium features more than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals including sharks, otters, gators and more. Dive shows and animal encounters daily.

web site   www.flaquarium.org

Home of the RV Super Show 2010 January 13th - 17th and Florida State Fair February 4th - 15th

2010 Strawberry Festival  - March 4th to March 14th. Packed with concerts by some of the best entertainers in the world, a fabulous midway, and lots and lots of strawberries!

web site www.bigcatrescue.org

Parks/Recreational Facilities

web site www.buschgardens.com

This is the ultimate water destination for all ages. Experience some of the most thrilling water slides in the world or just relax and float in the Rambling Bayou. 

Voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in America by Child Magazine. The zoo spans 56 acres with eight lush, natural habitats for the animals and interactive and educational programs for kids of all ages. web site www.lowryparkzoo.com

The only place in the eastern US where you can see Cinderella's castle.

Shopping/Shopping Malls

Unique shops and restaurants in a park-like setting near downtown Tampa.