8 days in Clearwater & Tampa Itinerary

Holding the record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a single year, Clearwater offers long sandy beaches and proximity to other major cities in the Tampa Bay area.

Clearwater is known for beaches, wildlife, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Clearwater Beach, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and take in nature's colorful creations at Florida Botanical Gardens.

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Philadelphia to Clearwater is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in December; daily highs in Clearwater reach 76°F and lows reach 60°F. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tampa.

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 (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, &more). Pack the 24th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, walk around Sparkman Wharf, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Clearwater to Tampa takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Tampa can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.