Things to Do and See In Tampa If you are considering going on a vacation in the near future, there are several destinations throughout

the United States that are probably of interest to you. One of the most popular vacation spots in the

U.S. is the state of Florida.

One of the most popular vacation spots in Florida is the city of Tampa. There are many, many fun and

exciting things to do and see in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Theatre One of the most popular tourist destinations in Tampa is

the Tampa Theatre. The Tampa Theatre is a historical

theatre that regularly shows independent, foreign, and

documentary films.

The Tampa Theatre first opened in 1926, and was the first

commercial building in Tampa to have air conditioning. The

Theatre was deemed a “movie palace,” and quickly

became extremely popular.

Around the 1960’s and 1970’s however, the Theatre fell

into disarray. It was almost torn down because the land

underneath it was considered to be more valuable than

the theatre itself.

But the people of Tampa banded together and made sure

that their precious theatre was not taken from them. The

Theatre reopened in 1978, and continues to be a popular

place to visit for Tampa locals and national tourists alike.

Big Cat Rescue Another popular tourist destination in Tampa is Big Cat

Rescue. Big Cat Rescue is an animal sanctuary that

rescues wild cats and takes care of animals that cannot

live on their own in the wild.

Generally, the cats at Big Cat Rescue have been abused

or abandoned. Big Cat Rescue takes them in, nurtures

them, and nurses them back to health.

Big Cat Rescue first opened in 1992, and gets around

25,000 visitors per year. Big Cat Rescue is supported by

PETA and The Humane Society of the United States.

If you or any members of your family are animal lovers, Big Cat Rescue is going to be a must-see for you.

If you are looking for a place to have a calm picnic, there is a place in Tampa that is perfect for such an

activity.

Lettuce Lake Park Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa is one of the

state’s most beautiful and family-friendly

parks. The park has a fresh water wetland and

flood plain, a hardwood forest with many

oaks, cypress domes, and the Hillsborough

River.

There are also several nature walks, family-

friendly trails, picnic tables, barbecue pits,

observation towers, and playgrounds. Indeed,

Lettuce Lake Park has something for

everyone.

Adventure Island Another family-friendly place to visit in Tampa is

Adventure Island, a wet and wild water park.

The park has 10 fun and exciting water rides

that will help to cool you and your family down

on a hot summer’s day.

Adventure Island also has several dining

locations so that you do not have to pack a

lunch for your day at the water park. Tampa is

very close to the ocean, and so many water

parks have to deal with water damage in

Tampa.

Water damage in Tampa is an issue at almost every business and establishment in Tampa because of

Tampa’s above mentioned closeness to the ocean. Belfor is a company that specializes in property

restoration, including water damage.

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