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servation tower has great views of both cities. 727-
453-6500 weedonislandcenter.org
FLORIDA AQUARIUM -
The Florida Aquarium is one of the top aquariums in
the country! Experience sharks, alligators, penguins
and much more! Immerse yourself in interactive programs
like Dive with the Sharks, Shark Swim and
Swim with the Fishes or take a Wild Dolphin Tour on
board the Bay Spirit II, a 72-foot powered catamaran.
Special Behind the Scenes experiences like Penguins:
Backstage Pass are unique and exciting as
you come face to beak with our adorable penguins.
After exploring all the exhibits inside, splash away
at the Aquarium’s new water play area, The Splash
Pad! 701 Channelside Dr Tampa (813) 273-4000
ALDERMAN’S FORD -
Boardwalk and pedestrian/bicycle trails connect pic-
also a popular canoe site. 9625 Canoe Launch Loop
Lithia 33547 (813) 757-3801
AMERICAN VICTORY SHIP MARINERS MUSEUM -
The American Victory Ship is one of only four operational
World War ll ships in the
U.S. As a national historic landmark,
the mariners museum ship
is a prize attraction offering educational
tours, event hosting, and
semi-annual cruises. Tour: Adults
$10; children (4-12) $5. Group
discounts available. 705 Channelside
Dr Tampa 33602 (813)
679-0330
ARMED FORCES HISTORY MUSEUM -
The Armed Forces History Museum, housed in a
35,000 sq ft renovated building, is dedicated to
honorably preserving our military history and
educating our current and future generations as
organization. 2050 34th Way N Largo (727) 539-
8371
BIG CAT RESCUE -
Stand three feet from a 750-pound tiger. Take photos
that everyone will think nk you you took on a a safari. 100
wild cats - one wild time! 12802 12802 Easy Easy St St Tampa Tampa (813)
920-4130
BOK TOWER GARDENS -
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ture preserve surrounding a 205-foot sculpted marble
carillon tower with daily concerts and Mediterranean
style mansion. National Historic Landmark. Cafe and
gift shop. 1151 Tower Blvd Lake Wales (863) 676-
1408
CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK -
Forget your worries as you take a ferry to this threemile
beach and explore the natural surroundings on
one of the state’s last undeveloped barrier islands.
Boaters, bird-watchers and beachcombers can walk
the sandy shore, then head inland to hike a wooded
nature trail. One Cswy Blvd Dunedin, FL 34698 727-
469-5918
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM -
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ed to marine life rescue, rehabilitation and release,
and environmental education. Clearwater Marine
Aquarium is home to dolphins, sea turtles, river otters,
stingrays and nurse sharks and Winter the dolphin,
who lost her tail and has learned to swim with a
prosthetic one. A movie, Dolphin Tale, about her life
story by Warner Brothers-based Alcon Entertainment
is scheduled for release in the fall of 2011 and will
star Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., and Ashley
Judd. 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 441-1790
DEAD RIVER WILDERNESS
PARK -
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noeing, hiking, bicycling,
boardwalks and picnicking.
15098 Dead River Road, is
Hillsborough River. Nature lovers appreciate a
scenic two-mile trail alongside the Hillsborough
River. This site offers primitive group camping.
DINOSAUR WORLD -
Go back in time - see over 200 life size dinosaurs at
The Very BEST of Everything Our AREA has to offer! Brandon AreaSELECT Magazine (813) 362-2634 11
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