Since Tampa has one of the highest percentage of residents that identify themselves as gay, it not surprising to learn that there are plenty of gay-friendly establishments in the area. Indeed, within Ybor City you will find the famous gay village of GaYBOR where there are bars, nightclubs, restaurants and shops that are run by and that cater for the gay community and their allies. There are large rainbow flags and GaYBOR signs that are dotted around the place to let you know where the village begins and ends. It’s a very welcoming, tolerant area and well worth a visit, especially as different events are staged there throughout the year.

Ybor City is known for its ethnic diversity and this is reflected in the architecture, amongst other things, including the range of restaurants to choose from. You will also find plenty of cafés, museums, art galleries, shops, bars and clubs, as well as cinemas in the area. If you want to get a taste of the culture of Ybor City, you may decide to pay a visit to the Ybor City State Museum or the Ybor City Cigar Museum, where you can learn about the history of cigar making, whilst the Ybor City ArtWalk gives you a chance to view some art works.

If you’re not particularly interested in expanding your mind, you could always go the Centro Ybor, as it has a huge cinema at its centre, plenty of shops and a wide variety of bars and nightclubs to patronise.

Beyond Ybor City there is North Tampa, where you will find Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry. There is also Downtown Tampa, where you will find Channelside, which is an entertainment complex, as well as the Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Theatre and Florida Aquarium. There are a variety of events held throughout the year in Tampa, including The Gasparilla Pirate Festival where you can watch the fireworks display and various forms of entertainment, as well as Guavaween where you can enjoy festivities during the daytime and a parade at night.

Tampa is a diverse city with a fascinating history and has plenty of things to do and see, so that a trip to the area should be fun-filled.

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