8 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.

Escape the urban bustle at St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Fred Howard Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tampa: Bradenton Beach (Coquina Beach & Bradenton Beach), Manatee Public Beach (in Holmes Beach) and Sunset Beach (in Tarpon Springs). There's still lots to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, hike along Bayshore Boulevard, snap pictures at Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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Philadelphia to Tampa is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in December; daily highs in Tampa reach 78°F and lows reach 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.