{"id":11363,"date":"2022-09-05T09:40:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T09:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/unique-things-to-do-in-tampa\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:44:19","slug":"unique-things-to-do-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Unique Things To Do in Tampa","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People have been finding unique things to do in Tampa <\/a>for more than 2,000 years. Florida\u2019s third biggest city was once the home of the Seminole people, before being colonized by the Spanish, and more recently the retirees. It’s easy to understand why people never want to leave this balmy corner of the Gulf Coast \u2013 there are plenty of unique things to do in Tampa.  

With a laidback charm, close proximity to nature, and diverse, vibrant culture, the city is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for a younger crowd looking for city life without the stress. Let’s dive in to what you can get up to in Tampa with this list of uncommon things to do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unique activities for kids in Tampa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ve finally <\/em>been able to book that vacation with the whole fam \u2013 so, what’s next? There are tons of things to do in Tampa all year long for kids (and teens) of all ages \u2013 amusement parks, animal encounters, and even some learning activities! Keep scrolling for a few ways to keep the kids entertained on your upcoming vacay to Tampa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Indulge your inner child at Busch Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Strap in for a day of thrills at Busch Gardens.
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For the thrill-seekers and animal lovers among us, a trip to the iconic <\/a>Busch Gardens<\/a> <\/strong>is a must! This theme park meets zoo meets safari park allows you to take a thrill ride on some seriously scary rollercoasters in the AM and chill with gorillas in the afternoon. 

For some of Tampa\u2019s most adrenaline-pumping adventures, check out the Cheetah Hunt<\/strong> ride for a high-speed kick, or enjoy the panoramic view from the top of Falcon Fury<\/strong>, before free-falling down the 335-foot peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The park\u2019s pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is the 65-acre Serengeti Plain<\/strong>, where giraffes, ostriches, antelope, zebra and even rhinos roam free. You can take a tour in an open-top vehicle for a taste of the wild Savannah. The park also has a monorail that circles the plain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you need to cool off from the Floridian humidity, just across the street from Busch Gardens is Adventure Island Water Park<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 30 acres of watery fun that includes a ton of slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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