Tampa has so much to offer for the first visitor or one who is thinking of moving to this area; Tampa Bay beaches are considered among the best in the state and in the country. Tampa is known as 3 cities in one. Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, located on the west coast of Florida right in the Gulf of Mexico, are located in a dynamic three-story zone.
You will find yourself on the outskirts of Africa in Bush Gardens, when you meet close encounters with amazing animals, safari through the Serengeti, pulsing slides and recreational activities. The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa was rated the best zoo in America by Parents Magazine, and the Florida Aquarium is recognized as one of the top 10 aquariums in the country. Perhaps the most anticipated annual event in Tampa is the Gasparilla Pirates Festival, a mockery of the pirate invasion. Held since 1904, Gasparilla now attracts over 400,000 spectators.
In the Tampa Bay area, there are professional teams in the three main sports - the Tampa Bay pirates from the National Football League, the Tampa Bay Bay Baseball Major League and the Tampa Bay National Light Hockey League. Outback Bowl College Football Club also plays in the New Year at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
The most popular shopping centers in Tampa are the West Bank and the international shopping center near the airport. This is similar to the shops in New York in the backyard. Also near the shops is an excellent restaurant and night club. There are both indoor and outdoor restaurants, including a large complex of films.
Every restaurant you can think of is located in Tampa, literally in every restaurant located in the Tampa area. Those who decide colleges and universities; Tampa has 25 colleges and universities with more than 138,000 students.
Tampa is about an hour from Orlando, less than an hour from Sarasota and about 2 hours from Naples. Tampa is such an amazing city to live in, the nightlife of Tampa is not like any other city, the light across the beaches, bridges, the city is just a place to call home.
Tampa is also home to The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, one of the 10 largest casinos in the world. Hard Rock Casino has something for everyone, be it live music, buffet style food, a simple hamburger, or the pleasure of numerous slot machines and card tables.
