Spring Break STAYcation in Tampa Bay ATTRACTIONS

Soar to the Sky at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

The much-anticipated Serengeti Flyer debuted Feb. 27, so you can be among the first to ride this thrilling ride which is the fastest and tallest of its kind. Even if a member of your party doesn’t like roller coasters, there is still plenty more to do like Sesame Street Safari of Fun for little ones and of course, the animals! Spring break coincides with the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival which kicks off March 11-May 21.

Measurement Rules at Glazer Children’s Museum:

Find out how many chickens you weigh or how many of your own feet tall you are! These are just a few ways kids can explore the fun of measurement at this temporary exhibit on the museum’s second floor.

LEGO CITY SPACE at LEGOLAND Florida

This is a permanent addition at LEGOLAND, but we love it so much we don’t want you to miss it on your next visit. You’ll find it in the Imagination Zone. It’s a great way for kids to get inspired by the Artemis mission to the moon in this creative partnership between LEGO and NASA.

Towers of Tomorrow at The Bishop in Bradenton:

This LEGO bricks exhibit features the world’s most innovative skyscrapers made out of LEGOS by Ryan McDaught, one of only 12 LEGO certified professionals in the world. There are also more than 200,000 LEGO bricks for you and the kids to design your own ‘towers of tomorrow’. This is on display through March 18, 2023. Stay and play in Bradenton and visit the beach or explore downtown.

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Make the short drive down I-4 to experience the annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 through July 5. This beloved festival is as inspiring as it is tasty. You can learn about growing your own Florida garden while tasting your way through event exclusive Outdoor Kitchens and dancing to the beat of live music.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Peppa Pig Theme Park

LEGOLAND Florida not only has a theme park and three awesome hotels, but did you know there is also a cool water park? It’s worth upgrading your ticket to include that during your visit. You can also set sail on the new ride, Pirate River Quest in the historic Cypress Gardens.

Next door at Peppa Pig Theme Park, little ones can experience their first rides whether they want to ride with a parent or all by themselves. There is also a great splash pad at the park. Choose a dual park option to visit LEGOLAND Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park.

Splish Splash!

There are so many ways to enjoy the waterways in Tampa Bay whether it’s our beautiful beaches or crystal-clear springs—and even the water parks!

Visit a Park

Explore Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland:

If you haven’t experienced this new park, spring break is a great time to explore the 168-acre park along with the new Florida Children’s Musem that is also on site. During the week of March 13-17, the park will be hosting Full STEAM Ahead, with special themed activities each day centered around STEAM.

Adventure Island re-opens March 4!

A new splash zone for kids, Shaka-Laka Shores, debuts this month featuring 25 elements that are perfect for little ones. It joins two other recent additions to the water park, Wahoo Remix and Rapids Racer along with eight other awesome waterslides, the Endless Surf Wave Pool, the Splash Attack water play area, lazy river and more.

Staycation on the Beach:

Tradewinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach has it all for families, including a large waterslide, floating water park, paddle boats, ongoing entertainment for everyone and so much more! The resort will be offering a Florida resident special, so be sure to check it out at tradewindsresort.com.

Go to the Beach:

This is a no-brainer in Tampa Bay with our numerous world-famous beaches! Still ranking as our staff favorites are Caladesi Island State Park and Fort De Soto North Beach. We also love Sand Key at Clearwater Beach and even making a drive down to Venice Beach to search for shark teeth.

Kayak the Springs:

If you haven’t had a chance to visit one of Florida’s beautiful natural springs, spring break is a great time to check this one off the bucket list. You just might encounter a manatee swimming by in the crystalclear water. One of our favorites is visiting Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to see the mermaids and play in Florida’s only natural water park, Buccaneer Bay, before heading out on a kayak adventure on the Weeki Wachee River.

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