Tampa is a bayside city affectionately known as the Big Guava. Affordable housing, low unemployment, and easy access to the beach make it one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities and Florida’s best place to visit.
Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area in Florida. Part of Hillsborough County, Tampa is located on Tampa Bay, right next to the Gulf of Mexico.
There’s a lot there for families as well. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has spin coasters, wild animals, and live shows. ZooTampa in Lowry Park has everything from giraffes to orangutans to alligators.