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Tampa Itineraries
- Dining & Culture
- Sports and Outdoorsman Itinerary
- Family Fun
Evening 1
Start your stay in Tampa Bay with dinner at Maggiano's. Maggiano's Little Italy specializes in hosting large parties in both its dining and banquet rooms. Four private party rooms are available for groups of 25-200 guests. Private parties are served family style or with elegant buffet arrangements.
Day 1
Morning
Want to have up close encounters with manatees and other amazing animals? Lowry Park Zoo offers behind-the-scenes tours and other exciting adventures you’re sure to go wild for! Recognized as the #1 family zoo in the U.S. by Child Magazine, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features more than 2,000 animals in 56 acres of lush, natural habitats. Also at the zoo: water play areas, rides and educational shows and restaurants.
Enjoy lunch at the Columbia Restaurant, Florida’s oldest and the world’s largest Spanish restaurant. Founded in 1905 in historic Ybor City, the Columbia Restaurant is celebrated its 100th anniversary and has expanded from one small room to an enormous 15-room restaurant that can seat 1,700 people. The Columbia has been owned and operated by the same family for five generations.
Afternoon
This afternoon, explore the great outdoors -- indoors in cool, air-conditioned comfort at The Florida Aquarium. Encounter over 30,000 aquatic plants and animals, from huge sharks to playful river otters. Enjoy daily behind-the-scenes tours, dive shows, close-up penguin encounters and two touch-tanks for hands-on experiences. Check out our brand new 2.2 acre outdoor discovery zone for kids, Explore A Shore. Children can enjoy Florida sunshine and climb aboard a 24-foot pirate ship, slide down a waterslide and more.
Evening
Dinner at Boizao Steakhouse means authentic service and outstanding quality in an environment that is exceptional and highly entertaining. Fourteen cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage are carved tableside by traditionally dressed Brazilian Gaucho-chefs. The salad and appetizer buffet provides an outstanding array of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and authentic Brazilian side dishes. A full bar and a not-to-be-missed "Caipirinha", a refreshing drink made from Brazilian "Cachaca", sugar and fresh lime, Boizao Steakhouse accommodates corporate, social and group events.
Day 2
Morning
Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa Bay combines world-class thrill rides, Broadway-style live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. And prepare yourself for even more heart-pounding adventure as SheiKra goes floorless - Now it’s 200 feet up and 90 degrees straight down with 0% floor!
Busch Gardens Zagora Café is a breezy, open air veranda that's perfect for family lunches. You'll hear exotic birds calling from the treetops and choose from freshly prepared hamburgers, char-grilled steak and chicken fajita wraps, hand carved, oven roasted, turkey sandwiches, chicken strips and a complete kid's menu.
Afternoon
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. With a total size of over 300,000 square foot, MOSI is the largest science center in the southeastern United States, and home of the only IMAX Dome Theatre in the state of Florida. Kids In Charge! The Children's Science Center at MOSI is the largest children's science center in the nation. Disasterville, featuring WeatherQuest, MOSI's newest permanent exhibition combines education and 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits on the remarkable science behind natural disasters.
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