Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Tampa

Glazer Children's Museum

Glazer Children's Museum

Hands-on exhibits for kids under 12. Interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12.

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Weedon Island Preserve

Weedon Island Preserve

Nature area with hiking & paddling. 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

Sawgrass Lake Park

Sawgrass Lake Park

Swamp preserve with a boardwalk. Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation.

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

Arboretum with exotic palms & cycads. A vast array of palms from around the world are displayed in this tranquil park-based arboretum.

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Hands-on exhibits & workshops for kids. Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids.

Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

Historic botanical setting with wildlife. Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

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The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

Native American & frontier art gallery. Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture.

Munchkin Town

Munchkin Town

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Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World

Outdoor museum featuring dinosaur models. Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Scenic nature park with daily tram tours. Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours.

Largo Central Park Nature Preserve

Largo Central Park Nature Preserve

Hiking trails, pond & wildlife viewing. Wildlife-filled park featuring trails, lookout tower & pond, plus a butterfly garden & kayak launch.

Sacred Lands

Sacred Lands

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Florida Botanical Gardens

Florida Botanical Gardens

Acres of formal gardens & natural areas. Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats.

Heritage Village

Heritage Village

Living history museum for all ages. Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.

Beach Fun & Games

Beach Fun & Games

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Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Coastal retreat with trails & a lookout. Bayside park with bird-watching, wooden walkways, an observation tower, a dog park & a picnic area.

Beach Escape Game

Beach Escape Game

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Secret Garden

Secret Garden

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