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Continente: América

País: Estados Unidos

Localización: Condado de Hillsborough, en la costa oeste de Florida

Año: 1823

Estado: Terminado

Descripción:Guía turístico de Tampa - Lugares de interés

Es la tercera ciudad más grande de Florida, situada a orillas del golfo Tampa Bay. Tampa fue anexada al territorio de los EEUU a mediados del siglo XIX, en aquel entonces ya era una región industrial bien desarrollada y muy perspectiva. A finales del siglo XIX se hizo famosa gracias a una empresa de tabaco que producía los mejores cigarros en la comarca, más tarde fueron abiertos fábricas que extraían y transformaban fosfatos, el sector turístico empezó a desarrollarse sólo en la segunda mitad del siglo XX.

En unas decenas de años fueron elevadas varias centenas de rascacielos, hermosos restaurantes y complejos de hoteles. Hoy Tampa se considera uno de los mejores balnearios de los EEUU. La gente llama Tampa “la ciudad de entretención”, el sitio favorito, donde descansa todo el mundo, es el parque Bush Gardens, vecino al acuaparque "la Isla". Aquí están abiertas varias atracciones de agua, piscinas y montañas, campos de juego y cafeterías.

Se puede conocer mejor la cultura de los nativos visitando museos. Sin falta hay que ver las colecciones del museo de artes, empezaron a ser formadas hace 150 años. Cada tarde se dan conciertos y representaciones en el principal complejo teatral, cualquiera podrá escoger algo para su gusto. El jardín Busch Gardens Africa representa un gran interés, fue trazado según un proyecto especial de arquitectos modernos. Cada parte de este complejo natural está proyectada con todos los detalles posibles. Se les aconseja a los amantes del shopping visitar el centro comercial Channelside, uno de los más grandes en la ciudad. Los aficionados al deporte no estarán aburridos seguramente, las playas les ofrecerán gran surtido de entretenciones, en cada hotel obligatoriamente habrá salas para el entrenamiento y centros de fitness.

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10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Tampa

Written by Lana Law

The city of Tampa, situated on an inlet reaching far into the west coast of Florida, is the economic centre of western Florida. The city centre is an area of high-rise office blocks, but Tampa also has historic old quarters such as Ybor City and Old Hyde Park.The maps drawn by the Spanish conquistadors show a number of Indian settlements around Tampa Bay. In 1824 the Americans built a fort at the mouth of the Hillsborough River directed against the Seminole Indians. After the Second Seminole War a port and trading center were established here, and this soon developed into a regional center. The Civil War brought a period of stagnation, until a boost was given to the town by the construction of the South Florida Railroad.

Towards the end of the 19th century Tampa became a fashionable winter resort. In 1886 the Cuban cigar manufacturer Vincente Martinez Ybor moved his business to Tampa and a new quarter, Ybor City, was built for his Spanish-speaking employees. The mining of phosphates in the surrounding area also gave a stimulus to the city's development.

Franklin Street is the pedestrian center of downtown Tampa. The area is bordered by I-275 in the north, Meridian Avenue in the east, Garrison Channel in the south and the Hillsborough River in the west.

1 Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is a 335 acre African-themed family entertainment and adventure park featuring thrill rides, live music, craft performances and a multitude of exotic animals in natural habitat settings. This is one of the must see attractions in the Tampa area for visiting families.

Also, visitors can take a safari to see animals grazing on the plains with reproductions of African villages and camps. Visitors can experience close up encounters with some of the animals.

The Serengeti Night Safari is another popular option at Busch Gardens.

Address: 10165 North McKinley Drive

Official site: https://buschgardens.com/

2 Big Cat Rescue

Big Cat Rescue is a wildlife sanctuary for abused and abandoned big cats. It is a non profit organization that is home to hundreds of animals which include Geoffroy Cats, Jungle Cats, Clouded Leopard, Tigers, Servals, Caracals, Snow Leopards, Bobcats, and Lynx.

The facility offers guided tours only. You cannot wander the grounds freely like in a zoo setting. Nonetheless, this is a popular outing. If you are visiting with a child under the age of 10 you must take the "Kids Tour" which is only available on certain days.

Address: 12802 Easy Street, Tampa, FL 33625-3702, United States

Official site: http://bigcatrescue.org/

3 Ybor City

The center of Tampa's Latin community, Ybor City is a National Historic Landmark District. It is named for its founder, cigar baron Vincente Martinez Ybor. He came to the region in the mid-1880's after workers at his Key West plant threatened to unionize. At one point, the Ybor cigar factory was the largest in the world with over 4,000 people hand-rolling more than 900,000 cigars a month. However, the Great Depression and machine rollers brought an end to the boom and most factories were closed and demolished.

In more recent years the area has experienced a revival and is home to many shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. Seventh Avenue in Ybor City, known in Spanish as "La Septima," features some of the district's most historical buildings, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Official site: http://ybor.org/

4 Tampa Theatre

Built in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is a luxurious movie palace featuring a unique mix of architectural styles including Italian Renaissance, Byzantine and Greek Revival. It presents foreign and classic films regularly along with specialty concerts and other programs.

While you can see both new and old films here, watching one of the classics in this building is a great way to feel like you've stepped back to another time period.

Address: 711 Franklin Street

Official site: http://tampatheatre.org/

5 Sunshine Skyway

Sunshine Skyway is located on I 275/US 19 and is a toll bridge. This multi-lane "highway on stilts", is 12 miles long and curves gracefully across the entrance to Tampa Bay. Its central feature is a 4.25 mile long high-level bridge, the middle section of which is suspended from two gigantic pylons, allowing the passage of large ocean-going vessels beneath. The old bridge was rammed by a cargo ship in 1980 and partly collapsed. Parts of the old bridge now serve as piers for anglers.

From the drive over the new bridge there are beautiful views out over the ocean. The bridge itself is also a beautiful sight and often photographed.

6 Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center at Apollo Beach

A manatee sanctuary is located across from a Tampa Electric power plant. The manatees are drawn here by the warm water produced by the power plant and can sometimes be seen in very large numbers. They are most prevalent when the surrounding water temperatures are cold, dipping below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Visitors will find a tidal walkway showcasing a variety of Florida plants and birds, butterfly gardens as well as an observation platform for the manatee. The Manatee Viewing Center is also home to an educational building that features the power plant and the manatees.

Address: 6990 Dickman Road

Official site: http://www.tampaelectric.com/company/mvc/

7 Lowry Park Zoo

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo features more than 2,000 animals in natural habitats. Some of the exhibits include Asian Gardens, Primate World, Free-Flight Aviaries, Florida Wildlife Center, Florida Manatee and Aquatic Center, Wallaroo Station children's zoo, and Safari Africa.

This is a zoo that has grown over the years and developed into a quality facility that is very popular with locals. Visitors can feed some of the animals, including giraffes. In addition to the animals there are also rides and play areas for children.

Address: 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604-4756, United States

Official site: http://www.lowryparkzoo.org/

8 Tampa Bay History Center

The exhibits at the Tampa Bay History Center trace the rich history of the Tampa Bay area going back 12,000 years. Early inhabitants of the region such as the Seminoles, the multicultural influences of the last five centuries, the railroad and shipping era, and regional geography are highlights of the Tampa Bay History Center. In addition to the permanent collection the center features a temporary gallery with changing exhibits.

This is a 60,000 sq ft facility with a glass front, located in the Channelside District.

Address: 801 Old Water Street

Official site: http://tampabayhistorycenter.org/

9 Henry B Plant Museum

Part of the former Tampa Bay Hotel, once owned by railroad tycoon Henry Plant, was turned into a museum in 1933. It is a luxurious Victorian palace with distinctive Moorish features. The Henry B. Plant Museum traces the history of the hotel and Plant's contribution to the development of Tampa and Florida.

The various rooms, such as the Grand Hall, the Reading and Writing Room, and the Garden room, feature fine period furnishings and offer a glimpse into the lifestyle of Henry B. Plant.

An avid gardener, Plant hired a prominent landscape architect to design the grounds, which are known for their lovely tropical gardens. The rest of the old hotel now houses the University of Tampa.

Address: 401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606-1450, United States

Official site: http://www.ut.edu/plantmuseum/

10 Columbia Restaurant

Located in Ybor city, the Columbia Restaurant is the state's oldest and the nation's largest Spanish restaurant. This historic institution was established in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernández, Sr. He opened a small corner cafe that now seats more than 1,600 people. There are several individual dining areas within the facility, including the original cafe which seats 60 people.

The Columbia is famous for its Spanish cuisine, dinner shows, and old-world architectural charm. Most nights there is a flamenco dance show. It also features Jazz in the cafe on some evenings.

Address: 2117 East 7th Avenue

Official site: http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/

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Tampa es una ciudad de los Estados Unidos situada en el condado de Hillsborough, en la costa oeste de Florida y sede además del condado. Según censo de 2010, la población dentro de los límites de la ciudad alcanza la cifra de 335.709 habitantes,3 ocupando la tercera posición en la Florida, detrás de Jacksonville y Miami. Tampa forma parte del área metropolitana conocida como Tampa Bay o Área de la Bahía de Tampa, integrada a su vez por el conglomerado Tampa, San Petersburgo, Clearwater en el que viven un total de 2,5 millones de personas y que la convierte en la segunda mayor aglomeración urbana del estado y el tercer lugar en todo el Sudeste de Estados Unidos.

Toponimia

El topónimo "Tampa" es una palabra española de etimología Calusa, tribu que vivió en la actual bahía de Tampa.4 Significa astillas de fuego, en referencia a los relámpagos que azotan el área en los meses de verano. La palabra pasó al español a partir de la interpretación de la palabra itimpi. En los apuntes del español Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda del año 1575, denominó Tanpa y la describió como una importante villa de los Calusa. Una expedición española posterior asumió que la bahía de los escritos de Escalante se encontraba más al norte en la actual bahía de Tampa, por lo que el nombre se transfirió erróneamente al norte.5 El topónimo se utiliza para denominar a la Bahía de Tampa desde el año 1625.6

Geografía

Tampa está localizada en la costa oeste de la Florida, entre los 27°58'15" Norte y los 82°27'53" Oeste (27..464640). La ciudad está rodeada por dos grandes masas de agua: Old Tampa Bay y Hillsborough Bay, dando lugar ambas a la bahía de Tampa, que se abre finalmente hacia el golfo de México. El río Hillsborough desemboca en la bahía de Hillsborough, pasando directamente frente al Downtown Tampa (Centro de la ciudad de Tampa) y abasteciendo a Tampa con sus principales fuentes de agua.

Según la oficina de censo de Estados Unidos (United States Census Bureau), la ciudad ocupa un área total de 441,9 km². De ellos, 290,3 km² son terrestres y 151,6 km² (34.31%) ocupadas por agua.

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa

Tampa /ˈtæmpə/ is a city in and the county seat of Hillsborough County, Florida, United States.[11] It is located on the west coast of Florida on Tampa Bay, near the Gulf of Mexico, and is part of the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Area. The city had a population of 346,037 in 2011.[12][13]

The current location of Tampa was once inhabited by indigenous peoples of the Safety Harbor culture most notably the Tocobaga and the Pohoy, who lived along the shores of Tampa Bay. The area was explored by Spanish explorers in the 16th century, resulting in violent conflicts and the introduction of European diseases, which wiped out the original native cultures. Although Spain claimed Florida as part of New Spain, it did not found a colony in the Tampa area, and there were no permanent American or European settlements within today's city limits until after the United States acquired Florida from Spain in 1819.

In 1824, the United States Army established a frontier outpost called Fort Brooke at the mouth of the Hillsborough River, near the site of today's Tampa Convention Center. The first civilian residents were pioneers who settled near the fort for protection from the nearby Seminole population, and the small village was first incorporated as "Tampa" in 1849. The town grew slowly until the 1880s, when railroad links, the discovery of phosphate, and the arrival of the cigar industry jump-started its development, helping it to grow from a quiet village of less than 800 residents in 1880 to a bustling city of over 30,000 by the early 1900s.

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