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ABOUT TAMPA
No matter what you enjoy, Tampa is sure to have it… and more! The hotels and Convention Center are just a short walk from the world-renowned Florida Aquarium and from Channelside, one of Tampa’s popular centers for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Take a short cab ride (or ride the streetcar) to Tampa’s Ybor City (pronounced “E-bore”) — the "nightlife capital" of Florida’s west coast, where thousands come on weekend nights to enjoy the street-party atmosphere. Watch as fine cigars are hand-rolled in one of Tampa’s traditional cigar factories. And choose from hundreds of restaurants offering a tempting array of diverse cuisines. Go on a guided cruise to get a close-up look at dolphins at play, or just relax on Tampa’s beautiful sandy beaches. Laugh out loud at the Tampa Improv Comedy Club. If you’re into the arts, visit the Straz Center for the Performing Arts or the Tampa Museum of Art. In nearby St. Petersburg, you can explore the Salvador Dali Museum or see a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game. Or, if you’ve got more time, spend a day at Busch Gardens in Tampa or even at Walt Disney World (only 72 miles from Tampa). |
