Skip the air travel and treat Tampa Bay like a tourist

What do you do on vacation? You can do those same things here.

A roller coaster at Busch Gardens. There is a carriage on a windy track.

What is the most touristy thing to do in Tampa Bay?

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Compared to a year ago, the cost of domestic air travel is up 18%, and international travel costs 7.5% more. That’s the perfect excuse to skip the TSA line and pretend you’re on vacation in Tampa Bay at these local spots:

  • There is plenty for tourists to do in TBAY — and the Tampa Bay City Pass offers discounted entry to a bunch of the most-visited spots, including ZooTampa, Busch Gardens, and boat tours.
  • Want to lounge by the pool? A day pass for The Don CeSar gives you access to the pool at the iconic St. Pete Beach hotel, plus its stellar range of food + drink options and views of the gulf.
  • When we visit other places, learning about local culture is always a highlight. You can do the same at the Tampa Bay History Center — we recommend a bite at Columbia Cafe afterward to make it a quintessentially Tampa experience.
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