Η μπάλα κυλάει προς το λιμάνι κρουαζιερόπλοιων Carnival στην Τάμπα. Αυτός ο πλήρης γύρος με 18 τρύπες ακολουθεί τους πραγματικούς δρόμους της πόλης, χρησιμοποιώντας πραγματικά αξιοθέατα ως αρχιτεκτονική για το γήπεδο. Μια διαδρομή 6,7 μιλίων συνδέει τα ορόσημα, με δύο πύλες που βοηθούν την μπάλα να πηδήξει πάνω από τον χάρτη. Ο Skip γνωρίζει κάθε πεζοδρόμιο και στενό εδώ και είναι ο τοπικός ξεναγός. Μερικά φτερά μπορεί να παρασυρθούν κατά μήκος της διαδρομής, αλλά η διαδρομή παραμένει καθαρή για ένα παιχνίδι με συνολικό σκορ 54.
Μπορεί να περιμένατε ένα ακόμη μουσείο τέχνης σε αυτήν την περιοχή, αλλά αυτό είναι το Tampa Bay History Center. Αυτό το μουσείο άνοιξε στις 17 Ιανουαρίου 2009 και καταλαμβάνει ένα κτίριο 5.574 τετραγωνικών μέτρων. Μπορείτε να αφιερώσετε χρόνο εξερευνώντας τα 2.323 τετραγωνικά μέτρα εκθεσιακού χώρου, το οποίο περιλαμβάνει μια αναπαράσταση ενός καταστήματος πούρων της δεκαετίας του 1920. Είναι συνεργαζόμενο ίδρυμα του Smithsonian και έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση από την American Alliance of Museums από το 2015. Παρατήρησα ότι το κτίριο είναι ένα εξαιρετικό ορόσημο για να προσανατολίζεστε καθώς περιπλανιέστε στην περιοχή.
You can find the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. This public aquarium and zoo first opened its doors in March 1995 as a nonprofit organization. It is a massive facility covering 250,000 square feet, providing a home to more than 7,000 aquatic plants and animals. Because of its design, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the aquarium on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places in 2012. I've noticed the crowds here always seem to move with a certain fluid energy, much like the fish inside.
Let me show you the Tampa Museum of Art. This art museum in downtown Tampa, Florida, began in 1979. You can pick out modern and contemporary art here, along with Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. The museum opened its first exhibit on November 22, 1920, when it was known as the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts. In 2010, it debuted a new building for its permanent location along the banks of Hillsborough River on Tampa's Riverwalk. I find the river breeze quite refreshing when I'm flying by.
Henry B. Plant envisioned a grand destination when he built the Tampa Bay Hotel. Now known as Plant Hall, the building is located at 401 West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Florida. J. A. Wood served as the architect for this Moorish Revival structure. Today, the Henry B. Plant Museum is located in the south wing of the hall on the University of Tampa's campus. I've noticed the architecture here really stands out compared to the rest of the neighborhood, making it a great spot for a bit of people-watching from the air.
You can find the Tampa Theatre in Downtown Tampa, Florida. This movie theater was designed by architect John Eberson in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style and opened on October 15, 1926. Because of its historical value, it is a National Register of Historic Places listed place. It is a great spot to visit if you enjoy cinema history, and I think you will like the atmosphere inside. I've seen plenty of people flocking here for the various screenings, and the building itself is a real beauty to look at from the street.
Located at 509 N. Florida Avenue in downtown Tampa, Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Catholic church building. Started in 1905, the structure was designed by architect Nicholas J. Clayton in the Romanesque Revival architecture style. The building is home to Sacred Heart Parish, which is part of the West Hillsborough Deanery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Visitors can see the specific architectural details of the Romanesque Revival style used in this downtown location.
Let me show you the Benchmark International Arena. This multipurpose arena in Tampa was designed by the architect Ellerbe Becket and construction started in 1996. While it is mainly used as the home for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League, it is built for a variety of crowds. You can pick out its versatility through the many different events held here, including basketball, arena football, and concerts. I've seen a lot of excited fans flocking to this spot from the air.
This is not a place for loud games or sports. It is the AIDS Memorial Park, a quiet park that preserves LGBTQ history. I find it is a meaningful spot to pause and think while you are exploring the city. It provides a dedicated space for visitors to acknowledge the past and the people who shaped the local community's journey. While other areas of the city are bustling with noise, this site offers a different pace and a chance to recognize a vital part of the city's shared human experience.