14 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Tampa: Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, &more), Scuba & Snorkeling (in Crystal River) and Central Florida Railroad Museum (in Winter Garden). Pack the 25th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Horse Power for Kids & Animal Sanctuary, meet the residents at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Homosassa River, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Tampa trip planner.

If you are flying in from Vietnam, the closest major aiports are Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Mac Dill Air Force Base and Lakeland Linder International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Tampa are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C.