One of my favorite things to do in Tampa is to go to the aquarium.
- I take my 2 kids with me when I go because they love the aquarium just as much as I do.
There are tons of animals to see inside the massive 200,000 square foot facility. In addition to the aquatic animals, there’s a splash pad for the kids, a theater, as well as an art gallery. My kids love the splash pad as well as the interactive experiences, but I am obsessed with the jellyfish. I could stare at them for hours, and it feels like I am in a trance when I am gazing at them. They are so gentle and move through the water so gracefully. My kids love the jellyfish as well, but not as much as I do. When we go, we can easily spend 4 hours inside the facility. It’s great to visit during the Summer because the space is air conditioned. At times, it can be tricky trying to plan outings during the Summer in Tampa because the weather is so hot, and it rains a lot. And though we love going to the beach, we spend most of our time inside spaces that have air conditioning. So, besides the aquarium, we go to the indoor playgrounds as well as to the museums. I also take my kids to the library because I know that there is always air conditioning there. It’s great living in an area like Tampa because when the weather is brutally hot or rainy, we can still enjoy all the indoor attractions that have air conditioning.