| Located on the west central coast of Florida, Tampa is a rapidly-growing and culturally diverse city attracting over a half million visitors each year with warm, tropical weather and a variety of attractions. Most popular of the city's attractions is the Busch Garden's theme park, as well as The Florida Aquarium, Henry B. Plant Museum and the Tampa Museum of Art. Visitors to Tampa enjoy the wide variety of distinct neighborhoods, including Bayshore Boulevard area, offering the "World's largest Sidewalk", the quaint streets of Ybor City, once called the "Cigar Capital" and filled with Latin-influences, cafes and shops, the modern skylines of the downtown area, the upscale boutiques and restaurants of Channelside and the beautiful historical architecture of Hyde park. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the city’s variety of international cuisines, as well a fresh local seafood dishes, as well as many pubs, nightclubs and bars, many offering live music and outdoor seating year-round.
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