Tampa, Florida

The Tampa Bay area is a year-round recreational paradise, drawing sun-seekers and business people alike to its downtown skyline and nearby parks and beaches. Visitors can choose from a host of attractions ranging from roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to deep-sea adventures at The Florida Aquarium. Dance the night away in Ybor City, a National Historic Landmark District and former "cigar capital of the world." Professional sports also play a big role in the Tampa community, with Raymond James Stadium (home to the World Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Legends Field (spring training home of the New York Yankees) and The St. Pete Times Forum (home to professional hockey and arena football, plus many other world-class concerts and events).

Art & culture enthusiasts have plenty to choose from with the Tampa Museum of Art, Museum of Science & Industry, Henry B. Plant Museum (formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel), and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. If you are looking to soak up some rays, Tampa is just minutes from the white-sand beaches of Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Be it a day-long adventure at an attraction, a shopping excursion in one of the many malls and boutiques, an afternoon at a museum or a trip to an area beach, Tampa certainly has plenty to offer visitors from all walks of life. For more information visit www.visittampabay.com.

Getting There: BOOK YOUR FLIGHT NOW!
Tampa International Airport (TPA): (813) 870-8770
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE): (727) 453-7800
Amtrak Train Stations: (800) 872-7245
Greyhound Bus Stations: (800) 229-9424

Getting Around: RESERVE A CAR NOW!
When visiting Tampa our best advice is to rent a car. If you plan to stay in the downtown area you can get around by using the free Downtown Connector Service, which runs every 10 minutes from 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday. The trolley service is operated by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit/HARTline -- (813) 254-HART -- which also provides scheduled bus service between downtown Tampa and surrounding areas. For a taxi, call Tampa Bay Cab -- (813) 251-5555, Yellow Cab -- (813) 253-0121 or United Cab -- (813) 253-2424.