BUSCH GARDENS - This 300-acre African-themed park and zoo includes the world-class Montu and Kumba roller coasters, Hollywood Live on Ice, the "Myombe Reserve: The Great Ape Domain", "Tanganyika Tidal Wave," Clydesdale Hamlet, Land of the Dragons; kennels available; wheelchair access. 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa. Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices adjusted seasonally: $47.95 for adults, $38.95 for children ages 3 - 9, children under 3 free. (813) 987-5082.

ADVENTURE ISLAND - A 36-acre water theme park open March-Octoberfeatures 17 water play area including the new Key West Rapids, the "Aruba Tuba" inner tube flume, the "Spike Zone" volleyball park, pools and slides. 4500 Bougainvillea Ave., near Busch Gardens, Tampa Open daily during season, hours 9 a.m. until dusk, weather permitting Adults, $25.95 (+ tax); children 3-9, $23.95 (+ tax); 2 and younger, free. (813) 987-5660

YBOR CITY BREWING COMPANY - Home of Ybor Gold, "Tampa Bay 's "first hand-crafted" beer. The microbrewery is in a renovated 100-year-old brick cigar factory. Open for tours. 2205 N. 20th St., Tampa Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (813) 242-9222 www.ycbc.com

JOHN'S PASS  - The pass, cut by a hurricane in 1848, separates MadeiraBeach and Treasure Island. In recent years the pass has become one of the area's hottest attractions, with dozens of restaurants and shops. On the Madeira Beach side, power boats, wave runners and the jet-propelled rubber rafts, are available for rent. Johns Pass also is the home port of two cruise ships that go several miles offshore for dancing, dining and gambling. 150th Avenue, Madeira Beach. No admission charged. Hours vary by business establishment, open 7 days. (813) 397-1571 or (813) 399-8989

PIER AQUARIUM - Exhibits include ``Florida Sea Turtles, '' ``Shark Research,'' ``Florida Ecosystems,'' California sharks and Tampa Bay species. 800 Second Ave., at the Pier in St. Petersburg. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. $1 donation suggested (813) 895-7437