Tampa Bay Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan area on the west coast of Florida, USA
About Tampa Bay Area
The Tampa Bay stands out in Florida's geography as the only major indentation along hundreds of miles of coastline, apart from the Intracoastal Waterway. The surrounding areas are among the most populated in the state and Tampa Metro, with over 2 million inhabitants, is one of the most important tourist and economic regions of the state, afterGreater MiamiandGreater Orlando. The region is anchored by two major cities, Tampa and St. Petersburg. Tampa is the greatest in population and is the location of the University of South Florida, while St. Petersburg's location on a peninsula near the Gulf attracts high levels of tourism. Other regional cities—essentially, suburbs—such as Bradenton and Clearwater contribute to the population and variety. Clearwater is famous for its Scientology church,
Tampa Bay Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: