Tampa makes TIME’s World’s Greatest Places list

Call us the eighth wonder of the world.

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TIME distinctly recognized us as a destination of “waterfront fun.”

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Not to toot our own horn or anything, but toot toot.

Tampa Bay has secured its spot on TIME Magazine’s coveted World’s Greatest Places list.

Out of the 50 global destinations handpicked by the publication, TBAY has been recognized for its unparalleled offerings and waterfront attractions that leave visitors in awe. TBAY’s blend of urban and natural beauty, cultural richness, and endless entertainment now officially holds a candle to historic wonders of the world like Giza, Egypt — home to the Great Pyramids.

Why us?

TIME says these are our key differentiators:

These factors make it clear why TIME — and now the world — is taking notice of Tampa Bay’s magnetic allure.

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