Tampa, FL

Marionettes and puppets are the ticket for children at Bits 'N Pieces Puppet World . Children delight in seeing the famous nine-foot-tall, larger- than-life puppets perform classic tales like Peter the Rabbit and singing along to the lively musical action. Reserve your tickets to see this internationally acclaimed company.

Address: 12904 Tom Gallagher Road, Dover, FL 33527 - Map
Phone: (813) 659-0659
Web: www.puppetworld.com

There is a lot of kidding around going on at the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa. Kids can pilot a cruise ship, paint with light, and build a city at over 170 fun and challenging "interactive" themed areas. There is a world of fun waiting for kids to explore, discover and do!

Address: 110 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 - Map
Phone: (813) 935-8441
Web: www.glazermuseum.org

Jump into gallons of fun at Adventure Island in Tampa. Twist and turn on the Riptide slide before plunging 50 feet below and dodge crashing waterfalls while floating down the Rambling Bayou. Stay cool when you rent your private Chickee Hut. Fuel up at Surfside Café or Mango Joe's. Go ahead get your weekend pass!

Address: 4500 Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 - Map
Phone: (813) 987-5600
Web: www.adventureisland.com

Listen to penguins on your cell phone at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa. The family fun destination is recognized as one of the best aquariums in the nation. Discover 250,000 square feet of underwater galleries and exhibits filled with fish, sharks, sting rays and more. You can even purchase farm-raised fish for your tank at home!

Address: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 - Map
Phone: (813) 273-4000
Web: www.flaquarium.org

Make a pit stop at the Grand Prix Tampa, the place to have fun playing indoor and outdoor games with the kids. Check out the Indy-style Formula race car track, play a round of miniature golf, spend time at the batting cages, go bungee jumping and so much more!

Address: 14320 North Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33613 - Map
Phone: (813) 977-6272
Web: www.grandprixtampa.com

Rent a canoe from Canoe Escape, located minutes from downtown Tampa. Take the whole family on a paddling adventure on the Hillsborough River that surrounds a 16,000 acre wildlife preserve. Pack a lunch and bring your camera to capture pictures of the alligators, snakes, turtles and birds you'll see on your adventure.

Address: 9335 E. Fowler Avenue, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 - Map
Phone: (813) 986-2067
Web: www.canoeescape.com