Last Updated on Friday, February 3, 2006    








If you are looking for something to do while in Florida for the wedding, we hope the information about attractions in Tampa Bay and Orlando is of help.

For more information about the Tampa Bay area, go to Visit Florida, the official travel planning website for the state of Florida.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay   
3000 East Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida

(888) 800-5447

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a family adventure park offering an array of attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. The park combines thrilling rides with one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals.
L O C A T I O N
· Two miles east of Interstate 275 at the Busch Boulevard exit

· Eight miles northeast of downtown Tampa
· Thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International Airport
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Adventure Island   
10001 Malcolm McKinley Drive
Tampa, Florida

Tel: (888) 800-5447

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Adventure Island’s 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun features a blend of slides, corkscrews, water falls, a wave pool, children’s water playground and other family attractions.
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· Adjacent to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Lowry Park Zoo 
1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa, Florida

(813) 935-8552

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The Zoo features 1,500 + animals, many rare and endangered, in lush, natural habitats. Exhibits areas include Asian Domain, Primates, Florida Wildlife & Manatees and the Wallaroo Station.
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Florida Aquarium  
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa
, Florida
Tel: (813) 273-4000

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Explore the great outdoors - indoors in cool, air-conditioned comfort at The Florida Aquarium. Encounter over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals, from huge sharks to playful river otters.
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· Near downtown Tampa on the waterfront in Channelside District >> MAP
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Salvador Dalí Museum
1000 Third Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida

Tel: (727) 823-3767

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From impressionism to surrealism, the Salvador Dalí Museum is the home to the world's most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist's work.
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Gulf Beaches
Clearwater, St. Petersburg

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This area has 35 miles of powder-white barrier island beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, from undeveloped isolated island hideaways to wide, soft city beaches.
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Ybor City
8th Avenue
Tampa, Florida

Tel: (877) 9-FIESTA

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Tampa's National Historic Landmark District provides a glimpse into an era rich with culture and history. Ybor City is a shopping, dining and entertainment district where the ancient art of premium hand-rolled cigar making lives on.
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· Located northeast of downtown Tampa and South of Interstate 4 (exit 1: 22nd Street)
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Channelside
Channel Side Drive
Tampa, Florida

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Channelside has every kind of entertainment: The Florida Aquarium, IMAX movies, extreme games, dance clubs, piano bars, unique shops and restaurants.
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· Near downtown Tampa on the waterfront >> MAP


O R L A N D O
Orlando is located about 85 miles northeast of Tampa via Interstate 4.
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Walt Disney World
Orlando, Florida
(407) 939-6244

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Walt Disney World contains four Theme Parks -- Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios. Additionally, there are resorts, plenty of restaurants and water parks on the property. Take in the nightlife and shopping at the Downtown Disney area and Disney's BoardWalk.

L O C A T I O N
· Interstate 4 East to Walt Disney World exits
· 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport

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Universal Orlando Resort 
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, Florida

(407) 363-8000

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Universal Orlando Resort include Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, City Walk, and the Hard Rock Cafe.. is the world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of shows, rides and animal encounters that include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more.

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· Take Interstate 4 east to Exit #75A (30A) Universal Blvd. Take a left onto Universal Boulevard and follow the signs to Universal Orlando.

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Sea World Orlando   
7007 Seaworld Drive
Orlando, Florida

(800) 432-1170

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SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of shows, rides and animal encounters that include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more.

L O C A T I O N
· Intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Bee Line Expressway)
· 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport