Tampa Bay is one of the prime up and comers of the southeast. With its recent huge success as one of Florida’s most successful business hubs, it has been able to pour a lot of money into downtown and outlying areas.

Although it is a rather expensive city to visit, Tampa boasts several interesting tourist attractions. Of course, there is Busch Gardens, a recently built modern art museum, an extensive aquarium, new professional sports venues, and more. Downtown has interesting stretches with hip cafes and seafood.

But perhaps the most popular attraction of late is Ybor City. When it’s light out, Ybor is less of a draw, but check out this refurbished cigar town at night and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. A relative secret to vacationers, this is the perfect spot to grab a late night meal and live it up.

Or for a more relaxed day trip, check out the Old Town, a quaint, well-restored community from the time when Spanish settlers first established the area.