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
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
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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
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
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
Hands-on exhibits & workshops for kids. Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids.
Sunken Gardens
Historic botanical setting with wildlife. Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
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The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Native American & frontier art gallery. Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture.
Munchkin Town
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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
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
Hiking trails, pond & wildlife viewing. Wildlife-filled park featuring trails, lookout tower & pond, plus a butterfly garden & kayak launch.
Sacred Lands
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Florida Botanical Gardens
Acres of formal gardens & natural areas. Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats.
Heritage Village
Living history museum for all ages. Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.
Beach Fun & Games
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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
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Secret Garden
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