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Welcome to Florida's Bay Area - Tampa Bay to be exact! Tampa Bay is one of the nation's best kept secrets, providing visitors with endless opportunity and excitement. Picturesque and brimming with potential, the Tampa By area is so much more than Busch Gardens and beer! Equipped with its own culture and Cuban roots, Tampa Bay is proud to be Florida's "City by the Bay", so come on out and see what's happening! American Car Rentals Orlando Rent-A-Car encourages you to embark on a fun-filled road trip to this scenic spot during your upcoming Florida vacation! Located just an hour west of Orlando, Tampa Bay is the quintessential side trip, so go ahead and plan your Tampa getaway today!

Orlando to Tampa in your upcoming American Car Rental Orlando Rent-A-Car

A quick drive west is all that separates Orlando from the scenic Tampa Bay area, so rustle up the gang and head out! American Car Rentals Orlando Rent-A-Car encourages you to pick up Interstate 4 heading west via the left hand ramp labeled TAMPA. Follow this route for approximately 82 miles before merging with Interstate 275 south. Once on 275 look for Exit 44 heading towards the Downtown West area. Take Exit 44, merging onto North Ashley Drive. Once on Ashley Drive you can pick up the ramp with leads to Tampa Street and the Aquarium Seaport Arena, Harbor Island and the Tampa Bay Convention Center. This trip will take you approximately one hour and fifteen minutes depending on the traffic volume and unexpected circumstances.

Today's Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay has fast become one of Florida's most influential commercial centers, attracting high tech manufacturing companies and international banking cohorts. Be sure to cruise through the city during your upcoming Eagle Care Rental Orlando rent-a-car road trip, as new and exciting business are constantly opening, providing and eclectic mix of products and services. Kids will want to visit the Florida Aquarium located downtown, while vacationing snowbirds may wish to check out the ornate Henry B. Plant Museum. A short drive or trolley ride will take you from the ultra modern downtown area to the historic neighborhood of Ybor City. This Cuban district offers visitors a rich history and vibrant culture, along with unbeatable nightlife and entertainment opportunities. City's like St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs are all located across Tampa Bay's causeway, for those of you interested in continuing through the city to the west, while Sarasota and the keys can be found just to the south.

Things to Do in Tampa Bay

Looking for something to do during your upcoming Tamp Bay road trip? Read on for some exciting ideas!
Major Events and Festivals in the Tampa Bay Area include:

• The Black Heritage Festival in January
• The Florida State Fair in February
• The Southwest Airlines Gasparilla Parade & Pirate Fest (ahoy me matey!) in February
• The Florida Strawberry Festival in March
• The Puerto Rica Culture Parade in April
• The NSRA Southeast Street Festival in October
• The Tampa Bay International Auto Show in November
• The Tampa Bay Cigar Heritage Festival in November
• HolidayFest in December

Spectator sports in Tampa Bay include the New York Yankees spring training session, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Football team, the Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey team, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Major League ball team, and numerous university and collegiate teams.

Local must-see attractions include the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Adventure Island, the Tampa Bay Museum of Art, the Centro Ybor, Hillsborough River State Park and of course, the Busch Gardens theme park.

If you would like help planning your upcoming Tampa Bay road trip, please feel free to visit the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visittampabay.com.