If you are looking for great food, local treasures, or a fun night life experience Ybor City is the place to be. During the day you can walk up and down the historic town checking out some great local restaurants (Columbia is a personal favorite - and world famous), enjoy local beers (Coppertail brewery has a great space and even better beers), or try a hand-rolled cigar from one of the many shops on the main street (Tabanero was the first and best shop Cole has tried). You can also catch a ride on the free Tampa trolley to take you from Ybor to downtown Tampa to get a better feel for what the city has to offer and get closer to the bay. At night Ybor does get busy and fairly wild but offers a great time for anyone looking for a fun night out!

For those who dont know, Tampa has its very own amusement park and zoo in one place. Busch gardens can be found a few miles north of the city and is a great place to spend a free day. Similar to Six Flags or Cedar Point, the rides are thrilling and there are plenty of zoo animals to see as you walk through the park.