5 days in Tampa Itinerary

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Change things up with these side-trips from Tampa: Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort & Universal Orlando Resort). Pack the 16th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. And it doesn't end there: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, trek along Bayshore Boulevard, and experience rural life at Horse Power for Kids & Animal Sanctuary.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Tampa trip planner.

In October, daytime highs in Tampa are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 69°F.