ATTRACTIONS CENTRA L WEST Interact with rescued dolphins, sea turtles, and otters at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, an eco-friendly facility dedicated to marine life rescue and rehabilitation. Flock to historic Johns Pass Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach, a hub for watersports outfitters and charters for fishing, parasailing, and dolphin-watching. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a family-favorite that blends thrilling roller coasters with educational wildlife encounters in one of North America’s largest zoos. Chill out at Tampa’s Adventure Island, a tropical oasis with water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools. Stroll St. Pete Pier in downtown St. Petersburg to enjoy delicious food, quaint shops, recreational activities, and panoramic views of Tampa Bay. ST. PETE PIER, ST. PETERSBURG Emergent Media BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY, TAMPA Busch Gardens® Tampa ACCOMMODATIONS Scan the QR code to discover places to stay in Central West Florida: VISITFLORIDA.com/places-to-stay HACIENDA HOTEL, NEW PORT RICHEY Roundhouse Creative 62 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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