Florida Aquarium
Aquarium, Park

Florida Aquarium, Tampa | © Walter / Flickr
With over 20,000 aquatic animals and plants, the Florida Aquarium offers visitors a chance to connect with the sea. Sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, and spiny lobsters are visible in the 500,000-gallon tank aquarium, which includes a tunnel for visitors to walk through and enjoy all-around views of the animals. Above their replica of the Dry Tortugas Park, you can have a fun snorkel adventure and swim with the fish—it’s an exciting in-water reef experience. Ideal for kids, the aquarium also boasts a playground with a waterslide and pirate ship.