Tampa, FL
Attractions and points of interest
- Florida Aquarium
- Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center at http://tbpac.org is the largest performing arts complex in the Southeast, presenting high quality performing arts programming from major Broadway tours to grand opera, dance, cabaret, comedy and concerts to the region. TBPAC is also home to the Patel Conservatory, which opened in 2004.
- Historic Hyde Park is a historical district in South Tampa with many fine architectural examples.
- The Skatepark of Tampa is a world-famous skatepark, with many professional skateboarders flocking to it in January for the Tampa Am, and in March, for the Tampa Pro skateboard contests.
- Tampa Union Station is an historic train station between downtown and Ybor City.
- Park Tower, once called the Lykes Building, was the tallest skyscraper in the Tampa skyline when it was first built in 1973.
- Ybor City is a National Historic Landmark District near downtown. It is a hotspot at night (especially on the weekends due to the many nightclubs, bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues in the area). Ybor City and Tampa in general were an integral part of the Florida death metal scene.
- West Tampa, south of Raymond James Stadium, includes many Cuban and Spanish businesses, along Columbus Drive. Columbus Drive is also known as Boliche Boulevard after a famous Cuban dish. La Teresita, La Ideal, Lincoln Restaurant, The Italian American Club, and the Letter Carriers Hall are some of the well known local gathering places in Tampa. The "Brothers to the Rescue" Corner monument is in West Tampa at Dale Mabry Highway and Columbus Drive.
- Horse Racing at Tampa Bay Downs, near Oldsmar, first opened in 1926. The Tampa Bay Downs live racing season is from December to May with simulcasting year round. They also have a card room offering poker games.
- Greyhound Racing at Tampa Greyhound Track first opened in 1933. They have live racing from June to December, with simulcasts year round. They also have a card room offering poker games.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Avg high °F (°C) | 70
(21) | 72
(22) | 76
(24) | 82
(27) | 87
(30) | 90
(32) | 90
(32) | 90
(32) | 89
(31) | 84
(28) | 78
(25) | 72
(22) | 82
(27) |
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| Avg low temperature °F (°C) | 50
(10) | 52
(11) | 56
(13) | 61
(16) | 67
(19) | 73
(22) | 74
(23) | 74
(23) | 73
(22) | 66
(18) | 57
(13) | 52
(11) | 63
(17) |
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| Rainfall in. (cm) | 2.1
(5) | 2.9
(6) | 3.2
(8) | 2.0
(4) | 2.7
(7) | 6.6
(14) | 7.4
(18) | 7.9
(20) | 6.3
(16) | 2.3
(5) | 1.8
(4) | 2.0
(5) | 46.3
(128) |
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Day Prior Options
Marriott - Tampa Airport
Marriott Hotel Description Here*s a comment we hear often, *being able to take a two minute indoor walk from the Tampa International Airport to the hotel is a big advantage compared to other hotels shuttle services*. Many guests also comment on how quiet our Tampa airport guest rooms are since we have triple paned windows to eliminate all outside noise and rate our service as unparallel comparing us to five star resorts. The rotating rooftop restaurant, CK's, is pleasant and first class offering spectacular Tampa city views. Other outlets include room service, casual restaurant and a deli style cart for quick on-the-go meals. Experience our luxurious new bedding system and enjoy a refreshingly new take on sleep. Slip into comfort with our cotton-rich linens and fluffier extra pillows. All this topped with a heavenly down comforter. Recreation includes an outdoor pool, fitness room, shopping, banking at our Tampa airport hotel. Be sure to ask about our Park and Fly rate. Free parking for all overnight guests. * Marriott*s luxurious new bedding package is now available at the Marriott Tampa Airport. This comfortable, plush and stylish package addresses clean and fresh bedding concerns, is consistent with residential trends and is a key component of the *new look and feel of Marriott now*. The package includes a bed skirt and bed scarf, feather and foam pillows, sheeted duvet cover and comforter, softer fitted bottom and flat top sheets and *comfortable bed* standard mattress. Located right inside Tampa International Airport.*
Vacation Extension Option
Sheraton Sand Key - Clearwater
Situated on more than 10 acres of exclusive beach adjacent to Sand Key Park and Preserve, this resort exquisitely combines accommodations equally appealing to business and pleasure travelers. The resort offers luxurious rooms and suites with electronic voice mail, Nintendo games and a full list of amenities. Suites come equipped with microwaves and a sofa bed for guests. Rusty's, the Floridian-styled restaurant, offers creative cuisine served to the music of a jazz pianist. Slo Joe's serves exotic tropical drinks poolside, and for your entertainment and edification, the resort offers tennis, windsurfing instruction, wave runner and kayak rentals, golf packages, fishing charters, bike rentals, snorkeling and more.*