Tampa, Florida –
Date of trip May, 2012.
Overall Notes: Tampa, Florida is a must visit. The entire bay area, which includes cities
like Clearwater, Brandon, Bradenton, St. Petersburg , is incredible. Be
sure to visit Busch Gardens, a unique blend of zoo habitat, and thrill
rides. There is always something to do
in the bay area, from indoor and outdoor concerts, to professional baseball,
football, arena football and hockey. And
for you gamblers, yes there is even a Hard Rock Casino, and a dog track in the
area. Tampa bay is amazing for the young
and the young at heart. From Skate board
parks to golf courses – Tampa Bay has it all.
Beach Area: The best beach area has to be Clearwater
Beach, FL. Public parking is available
just steps from the beach. They have
activities all year round, with giant blow up slides for young kids to FREE movie
night in the park (every Friday). You
can parasail, ride jet skiis and do normal things found on a lot of beaches;
however, at Clearwater beach you can also ride on a pirate ship, go deep sea
fishing for a day or a half a day. Ride
on a jet boat, go on a dinner cruise.
All from within walking distance from the beach. There are also multiple bars and restaurants
within walking distance and some right on the beach. Chairs and cabanas are available to rent, or
you can even bring your own. The white
sand is always clean and well kept.
Hotels: There are several really nice hotels in
the TB area. Choose a hotel close to your activity, you do not want to
spend your time in sunny Florida on the highway in traffic. Dale Mayberry near the baseball and football
arena is always jammed with traffic and accidents. This is also the strip club area, and one I
choose to stay away from!! If you want a
luxurious experience while in Tampa Bay, rent a house on the bay or beach! There are several mansions available for
weekly rental at very reasonable rates.
Entertainment: Too much to do to list it all. The beach,
as mentioned above is amazing. Tampa’s
Ybor city is a fun place to see. Stop by
during the day and visit all the shops, restaurants, cigar factories,
incredible movie theater, and so much more.
At night be sure to visit the comedy club, where some big names tend to
stop by and do a show.
Downtown Tampa near the forum is nice as well – great food,
and if you like bowling, an alley like no other. The trolley will take you from Ybor to
Downtown, as well as to the forum and the aquarium.
Orlando is about an hour drive, but if you only have a week
or two – stay around Tampa Bay – you will not get bored. Orlando is another trip, another week!
Sports: Baseball – Tampa Bay Rays and spring
training for the Yankee and Phillies.
Hockey – Tampa Bay Lightning!
Football – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Arena Hockey – Tampa Bay Storm.
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