Question:
Besides Busch
Gardens, are there any other family oriented and educational
activities to do in Tampa?
Answer:
The Museum of Science
and Industry by the University of South Florida is a real fun
thing for kids and adults alike. It includes a lot of hands-on
exhibits including a
simulated hurricane. And then of
course there's the ever popular Aquarium by
Channelside near
downtown.
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Question:
I
will be visiting the Tampa Bay area in a month and I'd like to check out
the
surrounding cities of Clearwater and St Petersburg. Is
one nicer than the other?
Where do you suggest staying that's centrally
located to all 3 communities?
Answer:
Tampa, St. Petersburg, and
Clearwater are all beautiful areas with lots of stuff to do
(check out the other pages of this site for tips). Personally I
like the beaches of St
Petersburg and Clearwater the best (no
beach in Tampa as it is on the bay. As for
where to stay
that's centrally located, you can try hotels on Ulmerton Rd. (there's a
couple of nice Marriott hotels) which is just east of Tampa, just
west of Clearwater,
and just north of St
Petersburg.
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Question:
What
transportation methods are available from Tampa International Airport to
downtown Tampa or the Port of Tampa?
Answer:
You have
baically 3 choices - Taxi/Limousine service, airport rental car services,
or
shared ride services. Bay Shuttle and Super Shuttle are two
such companies that
provide this
service.
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Question
What is Tampa's
main venue for the Performing arts - I'd like to catch a
show/concert while I'm in the area?
Answer:
The Tampa Bay
Performing Arts Center is one of the largest performing arts facilty
in the country located in downtown Tampa on the East bank of the
Hillsborough
river. You can call them direct for upcoming
shows or pick up a free copy of the
Weekly Planet which lists all
shows, concerts, and cultural activites coming to the
Tampa
area.
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Question:
What is Tampa's
nicest beach and how do I get there?
Answer:
Actually, Tampa is
on the Bay so there are no beaches in Tampa itself. However,
Clearwater and St Petersburg both have lovely beaches
with very white sand.
You can take Ulmerton Rd. west to
Gulf Blvd - North is to Clearwater, South is to
St.
Petersburg.
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Question:
Which area is
the best for nightlife, clubs, etc.?
Answer:
Ybor City is real
popular with the younger people. It's streets are lined with bars
and music clubs in an atmosphere similar to that of New Orleans.
Can get pretty
loud and wild on a Friday or Saturday
night.
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Question:
Where do the Tampa
Bay Devil Rays play their home games?
Answer:
The Devil Rays
play their games in St Petersburg at Tropicana field. Just take 275
into St Petersburg and look for the big white dome.
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