Southwest® flights from Denver to Tampa from $219

Tampa has a flourishing downtown area full of captivating sights and sounds to appreciate. Even better, a quick 20-minute drive from Tampa International Airport to downtown makes for an easy trip. They have the largest port in Florida as well as a bustling city center, so they have a wide variety of entertainment options on water and on land.

Whether you brought along the whole family or are heading out on your own, there are plenty of options downtown. Spend an afternoon wandering the brick streets of the historic Ybor City neighborhood, and make sure to grab a Cuban sandwich while you’re there. If you want to learn more about Tampa’s rich Cuban history and culture, you can swing by the Tampa Bay History Center which covers an astounding 12,000 years of Floridian history. There are a wide variety of natural experiences to enjoy as well. Explore the Tampa Riverwalk that meanders along the scenic Hillsborough River full of sights like wild birds, otters, and deer. Continue your wildlife exploration with a visit to ZooTampa, a 63-acre nonprofit zoo where you can learn about their manatee conservation efforts and watch life-saving care in real time.