Tampa is located off Interstates 4 and 75 and is less than 30 minutes from Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches.

Spend a day or an evening in the historic Ybor City neighborhood, a popular entertainment district. Tour the Museum of Science and Industry or take in a show at the Tampa Theatre or the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Institutions of higher learning include the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island water park, Lowry Park Zoo, and the Florida Aquarium delight visitors of all ages. Enjoy live entertainment at several concert venues featuring internationally famous bands as well as up-and-coming local groups.

Tampa offers professional sports year-round with Bucs football, Rays baseball, and Lightning hockey games.  Annual events include the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, popular since 1904, and numerous outdoor art and music festivals throughout the year.