Travel the World and Back - Dream Vacations

Catch a rising star or indie movie at the Tampa Theatre. Experience a theater built in the heyday of majestic movie palaces. Theater goers love sitting under the deep-blue dome ceiling with a starry nighttime sky to watch the best independent, foreign and documentary films featuring emerging and established performers.

Pay tribute to the men and women in blue at the Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship. The museum crews take pride in the WWII ship that's fully operational and sails in the "Living History Day Cruises." Come aboard the national treasure and American icon to tour its nine decks.

Where's the beef? It's at the Florida State Fair, held annually at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. You'll be attending the official state fair where the Sunshine State shows off its agricultural might. For 11 days, there's a corral full of indoor and outdoor exhibits, rides, craft shows, musical acts and wild foods like chocolate-covered bacon to taste. You won't want to miss this experience.

Hang out with a lizard at the Green Iguana. The funky nightlife hot spot brings the best local cover bands, high energy rock bands and DJ's spinning a mix of rock and hip hop. You'll find the crowd loves to hang out at the lakefront tiki bar and is always talking about a giant lizard guarding the door!