Tampa

Sunny Tampa is a diverse and endlessly entertaining Gulf Coast bay destination. Your student groups can explore the Florida Aquarium and enjoy an afternoon boat tour to view the bay's bottlenose dolphins. The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is a hub for local art and culture as well as numerous national Broadway tours. Nearby Busch Gardens and Adventure Island can also provide hours of fun or book an afternoon of boarding for your group at the nationally known Skatepark of Tampa.

Tampa School Trip Highlights

Busch Gardens

Discover Africa and the Jungles of the world just steps from the city of Tampa. Immerse yourself in encounters with amazing animals and enjoy colorful live entertainment all year long.

MOSI Tampa Bay

Explore this 190,000 square foot science center and view an endless variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions. MOSI also includes a planetarium, a public library and the largest children's science center in the nation.

The Florida Aquarium

Dive with the sharks, explore a coral reef and swim with the fishes all at one of the top aquariums in the United States. Located in downtown Tampa, the Florida Aquarium is a wonderful location to take students on an underwater educational journey.

Lowry Park Zoo

Featuring over 2000 animals and interactive exhibits, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is the perfect location for students to discover and learn about endangered species from around the globe and wildlife conservation.

Tampa Sample 3 Day Performance Itinerary

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Day 1
- Arrive at your festival hotel
- Starlight Cruises/Dolphin Racer sightseeing cruise
- Arrive at the North Beach at Fort DeSoto Park
- Enjoy your Beach-side Barbecue lunch
- Return to Hotel
- Dinner
- Outback Bowl Marching Band Field Show Festival

Day 2
- Breakfast Buffet at Hotel
- Massed Band and Auxiliary Rehearsal
- Lunch
- Parade Staging
- Outback Bowl Parade at Ybor City
- Dinner at Busch Gardens
- Awards Ceremony

Day 3
- Buffet Breakfast at Hotel
- Massed Band Rehearsal
- Outback Bowl Pregame
- Outback Bowl and Massed Band Halftime Show
- Evening Pizza Party

Day 4
- Buffet Breakfast at Hotel
- Prepare for Home

* Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

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