Tampa, Florida. is one of Florida's fastest growing cities. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Hillsborough County. Tampa is well-known for its sunny weather and beautiful beaches. It is also well-known as a popular vacation destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year.
Tamps residents can trace their city's modern history to 1824 when the United States Army established Fort Brooke at the mouth of the Hillsborough River. The town's first growth spurt occurred in the 1880s when cigar manufacturers used Tampa's first railroad links to expand the city's economy. Many relics that highlight Tampa's early growth and development can be found in museums located near Tampa's Channel District.
Tampa is now a vibrant city that is home to nearly 336,000 people. These people live in diverse neighborhoods that are located near many popular tourist attractions. For example, many people live near Lowry Park Zoo and Busch Gardens. Moreover, many sports fans live near Raymond James Stadium where the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle NFC South opponents each year.
Tampa's public transportation system features five streetcar routes and over 30 bus routes. It is operated by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority. Many visitors use Tampa's public transportation system to travel to destinations including the Tampa Bay Hotel, the Florida State Fairgrounds and the Tampa Convention Center.
Tampa has a warm and humid climate that is known to produce many thunderstorms during the summer. This climate does not stop visitors from visiting local landmarks such as the Sulphur Springs Water Tower, Ybor City District and Babe Zaharias Golf Course.
Tampa's economy is highly diversified. Its main components include real estate services, tourism, shipping services, retail and financial services. Another major component is the contribution made by MacDill Air Force Base. Visitors may visit museums located in downtown Tampa that celebrate the contributions made by Tampa's economic leaders.
Tampa's main transportation hubs include the Port of Tampa, I-4, I-75, I-275 and I-375. Other transportation hubs include Tampa International Airport and the Gandy Bridge. Visitors may use these transportation hubs to visit museums, stores and landmarks located across the city.
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