10 days in Tampa Itinerary

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Venture out of the city with trips to Orlando (Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, &more) and Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (in Winter Park). Pack the 23rd (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. There's still lots to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Mongkolrata Temple, sample the fine beverages at Tampa Bay Rum Company, Home of Gaspar's Rum, and see the interesting displays at Tampa Firefighters Museum.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Tampa trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Mac Dill Air Force Base and Lakeland Linder International Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C.