Written by Cory Lee, Curb Free with Cory Lee, January 4, 2022
The Tampa Bay area has it all – beautiful beaches, delicious food, and plenty of attractions to keep anyone busy. While I’ve been to the Tampa Bay area a few times (mainly to Clearwater) and visited Busch Gardens, one of Tampa’s most popular attractions, I had never taken the time to actually explore downtown Tampa until recently. Before visiting, I really wasn’t too sure of what to expect, but within a few days, Tampa quickly became one of my favorite accessible Florida cities.
It turns out that there is much more to Tampa than just Busch Gardens. I really enjoyed checking out many of the wheelchair accessible Tampa attractions, from an outdoor shopping center to the riverwalk and one of the best zoos I’ve ever visited. My few days in Tampa were a ton of fun and I’m now head-over-heels in love with the city. Keep reading to discover my recommendations for accessible things to do in Tampa, accessible transportation options, and where to stay. Book Cruises From Tampa
Wheelchair Accessible Tampa Attractions & Things to Do
The Florida Aquarium
No exaggeration, The Florida Aquarium is one of the best aquariums I’ve ever been to. Over the course of a couple hours, I saw alligators, snakes, sharks, stingrays, lemurs, and more!
Accessibility throughout the aquarium was great. All public access doors had automatic door push plates and an elevator was available, so that I could visit the various levels. The viewing areas for all of the animals were quite spacious as well, so I could easily roll throughout the aquarium. And if you need to rent a wheelchair or scooter for your visit, they are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the aquarium.
