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The Henry B. Plant Museum is a unique public museum on the campus of the University of Tampa preserving the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, a former Victorian railroad resort that was constructed by transportation entrepreneur Henry B. Plant. The opulent resort, which was designed by architect J.A. Wood, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972 and was listed on the American Institute of Architects' Florida Architecture: 100 Years, 100 Places list in 2012. It preserves the splendor and charm of the original historic resort, with original furnishings kept intact as a living history museum. Exhibits detail the building's history as a Gilded Age resort and its use during the Spanish-American War.

401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, Phone: 813-254-1891

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Admire native and exotic plants at Florida Botanical Gardens Step back in time at The Henry B. Plant Museum Stroll along the Tampa Riverwalk Learn about the history of firefighting at The Tampa Firefighters Museum Take the kids to Heritage Village Learn about local history at Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center Enjoy the view from Ballast Point Park and Pier Don't miss The Manatee Viewing Center Check out the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Visit the Gasparilla Pirate Fest Walk along the Courtney Campbell Trail Relax at the Picnic Island Park Explore historic Ybor City Hike The Upper Tampa Bay Trail Sample and buy ales at Yuengling Beer Take the family to Ben T. Davis Beach Tour The J. C. Newman Cigar Company On a rainy day, visit Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Join Tampa Downtown Partnership Free Guided Walking Tours Visit The Tampa Police Museum Take the kids to The Glazer Children’s Museum Enjoy summer at Waterworks Park

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