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Tampa, FL Overview

Let the Gulf Shore breeze carry you to a weekend of sun-kissed fun. The Tampa-St. Pete area is Florida's second-biggest metropolitan area. Not as flashy as Miami or as crowded as Orlando, the region has grown as a tourist destination, and it's easy to see why: miles of waterfront, sandy beaches, cultural attractions and exciting amusements. Busch Gardens has been drawing visitors for years, but the city also has another zoo, an aquarium and several major museums for those who need some time... more » Let the Gulf Shore breeze carry you to a weekend of sun-kissed fun. The Tampa-St. Pete area is Florida's second-biggest metropolitan area. Not as flashy as Miami or as crowded as Orlando, the region has grown as a tourist destination, and it's easy to see why: miles of waterfront, sandy beaches, cultural attractions and exciting amusements. Busch Gardens has been drawing visitors for years, but the city also has another zoo, an aquarium and several major museums for those who need some time in the shade. « less

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Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-USF/Near Busch Gardens

5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Md.
Nov 22, 2008

I stayed recently at this property with a large group of people, and the hotel and staff could not have been better. We picked this hotel because of its proximity to the University of South...more

Big Cat Rescue

4 of 5 stars
Auburn, Washington
Nov 21, 2008

I was so looking forward to visiting The Big Cat Rescue and going on a photo tour. I'm a professional amateur photographer and love taking photos of wildlife. Well, I was a bit disappointed in the...more

Nola Cafe

4 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
Nov 19, 2008

Having spent lots of time in the Big Easy for fishing trips..Jazzfest..and other family reasons, I'd say Nola Cafe' is pretty darn much like N.O. New Orleans has a style, if you know what I mean, of...more

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