The Tampa Bay Area is a terrific destination for families, offering the perfect blend of beautiful beaches, warm sunshine, and kid-friendly attractions. Plan your trip with Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty and discover thrilling amusement parks, kid-friendly museums, waterparks, aquariums, and water tours near your vacation rental. Purchase the Tampa Bay CityPASS directly from Plumlee and save on the area’s top attractions like Busch Gardens and ZooTampa. Read on to discover the top attractions for families in the Tampa Bay Area.
Tampa Bay CityPASS
Save up to 55% on admission to the region’s top attractions with the Tampa Bay CityPASS! Purchase yours from Plumlee by calling 800-926-9489. The pass includes admission to Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, and ZooTampa. Plus, you can choose two additional attractions from the following options: Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Glazer Children’s Museum, or The Tropics Boat Tours.
Water Parks and Theme Parks
Cool down from the summer heat at the Tampa Bay waterparks. Ride down waterslides, float down lazy rivers, and chill out at the sun decks.
-Just minutes away from your Indian Rocks Beach vacation rental, Splash Harbour Waterpark is a great place to spend the day. Or plan a visit to Tampa’s largest waterpark, Adventure Island.
-Discover fun for the whole family at Busch Gardens, offering amusement park rides, animal experiences, award-winning shows, and seasonal events.
Zoos and Aquariums
If you are traveling with animal lovers, our zoos and aquariums are the perfect addition to your stay.
-Plan a day at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium or The Florida Aquarium and see a wide variety of marine life while learning about local conservation efforts.
-Want to see animals from all over the world? Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park to see wildlife from Asia, Florida, Australia, and Africa.
-See wildlife near your vacation rental at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary.
Museums
Take the kids to learn something new at Tampa Bay’s family-friendly museums. Make a short drive to St. Petersburg and head to Great Explorations for hands-on learning experiences sponsored by local businesses like the For-All-Animals exhibit, where kids can care for stuffed animals in a veterinarian’s office. For older kids, the Imagine Museum in St. Pete offers a special kid-friendly tour every Saturday where they will be guided through galleries of world-class glass art.
In Tampa, you can find even more kid-friendly museums like Glazer Children’s Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry.
Water Tours
Visit Hubbard’s Marina in Madeira Beach and embark on a guided water tour with your family. From the marina, you can depart for dolphin-watching cruises, snorkeling tours, fishing trips, and trips to Egmont Key. Just a half mile down the road, you can access more cruises at John’s Pass, including The Pirate Ship Royal Conquest, where your family can sail the high seas and become pirates for the day!
Enjoy discounts on Hubbard’s Marina’s public boat tours and fishing trips with Plumlee. Contact us at 800-926-9489 to add a discounted tour to your trip!
Reserve Family-Friendly Vacation Rentals in the Tampa Bay Area
Discover fun for the whole family at Tampa Bay’s top attractions. Find the perfect lodging for your family with Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty, offering vacation rentals in Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores. Whether you are a small family looking for a cozy beach cottage or a large family looking for a spacious four-bedroom home, we have you covered!