🌴 Tampa, Florida | Classic 3-Day Itinerary Day 1️⃣

Spent a long weekend in Tampa and surrounding cities—perfect for a winter getaway! This guide focuses on Clearwater and Tampa highlights. For the other two cities, check out the other notes in my collection. Itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Clearwater + Tampa Day 2️⃣: St. Petersburg Day 3️⃣: Sarasota 📍 Clearwater 🐬 Little Toot Dolphin Adventure 💰 $30 | ⏰ 1.5h | 🅿️ $16/5h (paid parking across the street) Highly recommend for dolphin watching! The captain speeds up to create waves that attract dolphins—you might even see them jumping in pairs! An unforgettable experience3. 🪂 Chute Em Up Parasail 💰 $90 | ⏰ 1h | 🅿️ Same as dolphin tour Located next to the dolphin tour dock. They take you to the Gulf of Mexico for parasailing. Photo package: +$35 (memory card included). Great for thrill-seekers! 🏖️ Clearwater Beach Super soft white sand 🏝️. Blue lounge chairs available for rent. Free beach access. Same parking as dolphin tour—arrive early! 📍 Tampa Downtown 🐠 The Florida Aquarium 💰 $36 | ⏰ 2h | 🅿️ $10/day A fantastic aquarium17! First floor: African penguins and jellyfish touch pool. Second floor: Marine life, crocodiles, waterbirds, ducks, and even Madagascar ring-tailed lemurs17. Maps see 🚢 American Victory Ship & Museum 💰 $15 | ⏰ 1h | 🅿️ Shared with aquarium Located at the harbor behind the aquarium. This Victory ship served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Now a museum with warship models—a must for military enthusiasts1. 📝 Tips: Florida has some toll highways. SunPass is required. Rental car companies offer a daily package (~$10/day + tolls). Avoid toll roads if you don’t have it6. Check the weather forecast! Reschedule outdoor activities for sunny days. Rainy days are perfect for museums and art galleries410. #Tampa #FloridaTravel #VisitTampa #ClearwaterBeach #DolphinTour #TravelGuide 🌞🐬🇺🇸