Tampa Attractions

Bring out the big kid in you.

Advantages: Great fun, reasonable price, mind blowing coasters.
Disadvantages: YOU GET VERY TIRED

...place, and we came across Busch gardens, this looked perfect as I was not a great roller coaster fan, although I can cope with tame rides, my husband loves the wild ones. So this place looked perfect it would suit us both. Once we arrived at the park there was an extreme buzz surrounding the place, roller coasters were whooshing around and people were screaming and having a great time. I could not help but smile, the place was out of this world. ...
...be issued your own personal Busch gardens credit card, for you to keep so you can return with no trouble, unfortunately you cannot pass this one to friends as they take your finger print and this too is allocated to the card. Once you have entered all your bags and things are check at the gate, for security as they are very tight on that, this is a good thing because at least you know you and the children will be safe, the only down side is that ...

amberlevi267 24.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Busch Gardens, Tampa

Is Tampa my first or second home now.

Advantages: Only 4 International flights a week.
Disadvantages: Only British Airways has a direct flight.

Tampa International Airport is one of my favourite airports. I must admit I love Raleigh/Durham as well. I came in there one time on an International flight, and couldn't believe how easy it was to get from immigration and customs, to my internal gate. I use Tampa, we call the airport T.I.A., several times a year. At least one of these flights is International. Let's start at the beginning. If I am going on my own, my husband leaves the car in the ...
...We learned our lesson early, and always park on the top level. This way he can always find the car after my departure. If you park on any other level, remember to take the number with you. We then go down to Level 2, in an elevator, which is ticketing. Here all the airlines have their counters. The staff are always extremely helpful. When we get our boarding passes, the representative tells us which of the 'legs' we will be leaving from, and which ...

Susie-34668 26.02.2003 · Read full review
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Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay

Advantages: Great location with lots of optional extras
Disadvantages: Can feel cramped and seemed expensive

The aquarium was recommended to me by friends who own a motel on St Pete's Beach. They are always looking for places to suggest to their guests so we offered to go and try it out and report back to them. I'm glad to say that we had a great time... The aqaurium is located on Channelside Drive, Downtown Tampa and is open from 9.30 - 5pm every day. It was really easy to find and parking was no problem, there was the added bonus of it being located ...
...there were plenty of shops and restaurants around too. You can park at the aquarium, but that will cost you $5. The ticket prices were high, although I suspect that you could find coupons in the various tourist brochures. A general admission for an adult costs $17.95, children under 12, $12.95. An "eco-tour" ticket is available, but that costs $2 more and does not get you into the aquarium. Combo ticket (both the tour and the aquarium was $30.95 ...

angelak 26.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Florida Aquarium, Tampa

Bush Gardens, Tampa

Advantages: wonderful rides, great food, wonder animals
Disadvantages: the crowd of people, very crowded

Going to Bush Gardens was a wonderful experience. It provides a way to combine the outdoor fun and bring it to life. If you are ever in tampa, you should come to Bush Gardens, I promise the whole family will love it. They will be begging to go back. Bush Gardens combines the fun of an amusment park with the exitment of the outdoors. It is a wonderful park to take the enitre family to see. There is something there for all ages. If you like looking ...

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Review of Busch Gardens, Tampa

  Floridian fun!

Advantages: Great rides, animals
Disadvantages: Price

...friends, we decided to visit Busch Gardens to celebrate one of my friend's birthdays. We had done Orlando earlier in the holiday and after spending 10 days sunbathing we wanted something fun to end our time in the States. Busch Gardens did not disappoint. GETTING THERE: Busch Gardens is located in Tampa, Florida. The park is located off the I-75, one of the main roads n Florida. We were travelling from the south, near Sarasota and it took us about ...
...to follow the signs as Busch Gardens is the major attraction in Tampa and is well signposted. There is plenty of car parking available and like Disney they have unemployed air traffic controllers directing you to spaces. Once parked you walk to a tram stop where the tram will then drive you to the main entrance. The trams are constant so you shouldn't have to wait too long. PRICES: Tickets for Busch Gardens are, like any theme park, not cheap. ...

tartlette83 03.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Busch Gardens, Tampa