90th Annual Convention & Trade Show
October 27-30, 2008
Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
Tampa, Florida

10 Fun Things to Do in Tampa!

Tampa is full of exciting attractions and entertainment. Below are a few of our favorites.

1. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay mixes a wild amusement park, one of North America's largest zoos, and live entertainment into one fun time for the entire family! In fact, its newest coaster, SheiKra, is already a legend with a 200 ft height and a 90 degrees drop. http://www.buschgardens.com.

2. The 200,000 sq-ft Florida Aquarium tells Florida's unique water story as it houses over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals both native to Florida and from all over the globe. http://www.flaquarium.org.

3. The Henry B. Plant Museum, once the Tampa Bay Hotel, now a museum and a National Historic Landmark. Experience a stroll through time when exquisite art, elegant furnishings and opulent grandeur conveyed the image of the Gilded Age. Built in 1891, the hotel, with its Moorish architecture and spiraling minarets, was created as a resort for the rich and affluent. http://www.plantmuseum.com.

4. Tampa's Ybor City, which began its intriguing history when cigar makers settled here after a disastrous fire drove the industry north from Key West, is today a National Historic Landmark District lined with old buildings and historic sites. Today's Ybor is a lively and popular shopping, dining and entertainment district featuring everything from museums to flamenco dancing and plenty of cigars. The area really comes alive when the sun sets with a bevy of nightlife options. http://www.ybor.org.

5. Columbia Restaurant — Ybor City was originally founded in 1905, and the state's oldest restaurant has only gotten better! Specializing in Cuban and Spanish cuisine, this award-winning restaurant is not one you want to miss. http://www.columbiarestaurant.com.

6. Just Steps outside our front door Channelside has it all: dining, shopping, cinemas, bowling, bars, clubs, and fun all around! Whatever you want to do at night or during the day, chances are you can find it here. http://www.channelsidetampa.com.

7. For either a fun night with friends or a romantic evening, catch the Yacht StarShip Dining Cruise. The cruise featured exceptional cuisine and drinks, along with a live band providing the perfect backdrop to the evening. http://www.yachtstarship.com.

8. Don't miss one of Tampa's award-winning bars with great food, drinks, and live music 7 nights a week! The Green Iguana Bar & Grill is sure to please with all its offerings, plus that "island" atmosphere. http://www.greeniguana.com.

9. Can't get enough of the pirates? Visit The World Famous Gaspar's Grotto, home of all things "pirate-y," along with food, fun, dancing, and huge TVs. Perennially named one of the world's great bar rooms, Gaspar's Grotto will give you a unique taste of Tampa. http://www.gasparsgrotto.com.

10. If you want to catch a barrel of laughs and eat a great dinner, try the Tampa Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant. Just try not to chuckle when your mouth is full! With an extensive menu and comedian lineup, this place is sure to please. http://www.improvtampa.com.