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Is Tampa Really a Top Travel Destination?
Tampa showed up in a Top 10 list on the nation's 'Top Value Destinations.' Does it deserve the ranking?
Ranking right below Orlando, at No. 1, and Atlanta in second place, is Tampa for the 'Top Value Destination' for travelers in 2013.
The city topped Dallas (No. 4), Raleigh (No. 6) and Sacremento (No. 10), in an annual ranking by Fox News.
But does Tampa – which jokingly was referred to as the "Strip Club District also known as Tampa" by the Daily Show – deserve the No. 3 spot by Fox?
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Is it really the third best tourist destination for the price in the United States?
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Tampa is a red-hot destination, especially for those seeking great travel deals (Low Price Rating: 85). With its unique blend of urban excitement and beautiful natural surroundings, it’s not surprising to see Tampa's ranked as the 5th best outdoor city by Forbes.
What do you think? South Tampa certainly has attractions. They include:
- Henry B. Plant Museum
- Harbour Island Art Walk
- Hyde Park Art Studio
- American Victory Ship Mariner's Museum
- Yankees Pavilion at Steinbrenner Field
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
- Tampa Convention Center
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