About Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area encompasses Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities on both sides of Tampa Bay. The region is home to 3 million people and offers a diverse mix of beaches, cultural attractions, professional sports, craft breweries, and natural beauty. Tampa Bay is Central Florida's second-largest metropolitan area and a major cruise port.
Tampa Highlights
Downtown Tampa features the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Aquarium, Tampa Museum of Art, and the Channel District dining scene. Ybor City, Tampa's historic Latin quarter, offers nightlife, cigars, and Cuban cuisine. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a major theme park combining roller coasters with African wildlife exhibits.
St. Petersburg and Clearwater
St. Petersburg is known for its vibrant arts scene, including the Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and the Imagine Museum of glass art. Clearwater Beach is consistently ranked among the best beaches in the United States. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is home to Winter the dolphin, star of the Dolphin Tale films.
Getting Around Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is spread across two counties and connected by three major bridges. I-275, the Howard Frankland Bridge, and the Courtney Campbell Causeway are the primary routes between Tampa and the beach communities. BusBrother provides group charter service throughout the Tampa Bay area and between Tampa Bay and Orlando.
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