16 days in Tampa Itinerary

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Venture out of the city with trips to Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, &more), Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (in Winter Park) and Largo Central Park (in Largo). Pack the 19th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, go for a walk through Tampa Riverwalk, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Sarasota National Cemetery.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Tampa tour itinerary planner.

Expect a daytime high around 78°F in December, and nighttime lows around 61°F.