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Inside Background
Architecture 
Tampa's architecture is quite diverse and reflects the city's history and...
Last edited: June 06, 2006
Culture 
The city of Tampa's culture is very ethnically diverse with a strong Latino...
Last edited: June 08, 2006
History 
The city of Tampa began hundreds of years ago as a Native American village...
Last edited: June 06, 2006
Neighborhoods 
There are quite a few neighborhoods unique to Tampa.  IN the city here are a...
Last edited: December 18, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Cigar City Mafia : A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld -- by Scott M...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau is a great resource for both...
Last edited: April 03, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
As with all of Florida, Tampa gets very hot and humid in the summer months and...
Last edited: June 06, 2006
Gasparilla 
Gasparilla is an annual festival that has been practiced in Tampa since the...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
THE INTERSTATE 4 CORRIDOR connects Tampa with Daytona Beach via Orlando.    It...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Public Transportation 
Tampa is not known for its Public Transportation, but it is here.  The HARTline...
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis in Tampa need to be called when you are ready for a pickup, unless you...
Last edited: October 31, 2008
Getting To Tampa 
Tampa International Airport is one of the Worlds Finest Airports, and VERY user...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
The most interesting thing about Tampa is its history, especially as it relates...
Last edited: April 03, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
ATTRACTIONS: Busch Gardens Florida Aquarium Ybor City Channelside Museum of Art...
Last edited: August 19, 2007
Nightlife 
After the Sun Sets in Tampa, there are a variety of choices.  For just about...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
MANATEE  VIEWING  The manatee is an aquatic mammal (air breathing, young born...
Last edited: January 01, 2007
Shopping 
Some great shopping can be found throughout the Tampa Bay area.  The largest...
Last edited: May 25, 2006
Annual Events 
The Tampa Bay area offers many Annual Events for young and old, you just have...
Last edited: August 03, 2007
Crime in Ybor City 
CRIME IN YBOR CITY is an unfortunate fact of life. However, statistics indicate...
Last edited: November 15, 2006
Even MORE Day Trips 
  Picnic Island:Located in South Tampa near McDill Air Force Base. Lots of...
Last edited: June 15, 2007
Guavaween 
Guavaween is another excuse to go out and party in Ybor City and usually takes...
Last edited: November 15, 2006
Bayshore Boulevard 
Bayshore Boulevard is located in South Tampa, close to downtown Tampa and right...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Busch Gardens 
Want all the fun a theme park in Orlando has to offer but less crowd and travel...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Hyde Park 
This quaint and historic community is located in the heart of old Tampa, just...
Last edited: May 05, 2007
Lowry Park Zoo 
Lowry Park Zoo, the #1 Family Zoo in America   In 2006 the Lowry Park Zoo was...
Last edited: April 12, 2007
Metropolitan Cigars 
Metropolitan Cigars in Tampa has everything you are looking for. They have both...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Museum of Science and Industry 
Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry “MOSI” is a not-for-profit...
Last edited: June 11, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Tampa is known for its Cuban/Spanish cuisine.  It also has a variety of other...
Last edited: June 22, 2008
Breakfast 
BREAKFAST:  Flamingo Cafe, located on Davis Island, serves breakfast and lunch...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Late-night Dining 
A night of drinking seems to always bring out the munchies!  Most bars close at...
Last edited: December 11, 2006
Finding Restaurants 
If you're new to the Tampa area or are visiting on business and are looking for...
Last edited: February 01, 2008
Lee Roy Selmon's 
AMAZING!! The location at Tyrone mall is always great.. The service is...
Last edited: June 02, 2006
The Laughing Cat 
The Laughing Cat is convenient to the Trolley line.  You  can eat near a window...
Last edited: December 09, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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