Busch Gardens PO Box 9158 Tampa, FL 33674 813-987-5082

You do more than visit Busch Gardens - you explore it! With over 30 attractions, five world-class coasters and 2,800 exotic mammals, birds and reptiles on nearly 335 acres, to describe it as "wild" would be an understatement. Take your family from the edge of Africa to the edge of their seat and discover jungles of fun and wonder. http://www.wingatenewtampa.com/specials/busch1.php

Lowry Park Zoo 1101 W. Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33604 813-935-8552

Recognized today as one of the top three mid-sized zoos in the country, Lowry Park Zoo currently feature 41 acres of lush, natural habitats comprising five main exhibit areas: The Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Native Florida Wildlife Center, Asian Domain, Primate World, Free Flight Aviary, and Children's Petting Zoo.  Recent additions to the Zoo include the 10,000 square foot Saunder Pavilion, which was opened in 1995 to provide an area for meeting/banquet faculties, educational programs and special exhibitions. http://www.lowryparkzoo.com

Museum of Science and Industry 4801 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617 813-987-6100

What in the world would you like to be? A beating heart? A work of art? Be a white blood cell or an ocean swell. Be electrifying! Be death defying.  Be a voice from the past. Be a blast! Come in and see all you can be at the Museum of Science and Industry. http://www.mosi.org/

Ybor City

Tampa's Latin quarter knows how to heat things up. The entertainment district, with more than 60 restaurants, bars and nightclubs, draws up to 30,000 people on weekend nights.  It's loud, it's colorful, and it's energized.  Walk past the many clubs and hear techno, then blues, then rock, then jazz, hip hop, alternative, pop and probably anything else you can think of.  It just depends on the day and the band that's in town.  Visitors can sample everything from Creole delicacies to good old-fashioned American barbecue.  But, the staple of Ybor is its authentic Spanish and Cuban cuisine.  Don't leave Ybor without a trip to the Columbia Restaurant. In business since 1905, the Columbia is a must see. Check out the nightly Flamenco show.

The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 813-273-4000

Encounter over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world, like the exotic leafy sea dragon from Australia, one of the main stars of the popular Dragons Down Under exhibit!  So rate, so unusual, the leafy sea dragon is only exhibited in a handful of Aquariums across the nations, and the Florida Aquarium is one of them.  Completely air conditioned, the Florida Aquarium features over 152,000 square feet of fun including dive shows daily, close up animal encounters, two touch tanks, behind the scenes tours and more! Plus, there's something new all the time; new animals, new exhibits, new reasons to come for a visit! You'll see an expanded shark collection, spineless wonders from around the world, playful river otters, American alligators, free flying birds, a giant Pacific octopus-no two visits are the same! http://www.flaquarium.net/

Saddlebrook Resort 5700 Saddlebrook Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 813-973-1111

Saddlebrook Resort is a secluded retreat from the hectic pace of everyday life. The Walking Village, surrounding the Superpool in the very heart of the resort, contains meeting, recreation and dining facilities, and shops. Our 800 guest rooms border the Walking Village, making everything so convenient that transportation within the resort is unnecessary. In addition, guests have access to the resort’s wireless. Saddlebrook offers a variety of dining and entertainment experiences for every taste and mood. From comfortably elegant to casual, our menus and presentations are creative and imaginative.  http://www.saddlebrookresort.com

Sporting Venues

Tampa Bay Buccaneers ~ http://www.buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Lightning ~ http://www.tampabaylightning.com Tampa Bay Devil Rays ~ http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com

The UCH Medical Center Campus 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, FL 33613

University Community Hospital, Inc. (UCH) has been providing safe, high quality medical care for the Hillsborough and Pasco communities located in North Tampa, Florida for more than 30 years.  Located at 3100 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, Florida, it is counted among the most sophisticated, technically advanced hospitals in the Tampa Bay area.