{"id":24073,"date":"2017-01-06T16:38:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-07T00:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider.ticketmaster.com\/?p=24073"},"modified":"2020-04-17T15:24:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T22:24:02","slug":"things-to-do-in-tampa-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/origin-blog.ticketmaster.com\/things-to-do-in-tampa-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Tampa Bay for College Football Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the College Football Playoff National Championship<\/a> kicking off in Tampa on Monday, January 9, pigskin fans from across the country will be flocking to the sunny Florida city to see defending champs Alabama take on Clemson<\/a> in a much-anticipated National Championship rematch.<\/p>\n

In addition to the nail-biting action going down at Raymond James Stadium, visiting fans will find much to love about Tampa, from historic architecture and wild animal parks to world-class museums and top-rated restaurants. And you can’t forget the manatees.<\/p>\n

Winter is a great time to visit Tampa \u2013 The Big Guava averages a temperate 70 degrees in January, meaning visitors can enjoy all the fun things to do in Tampa without worrying about weather woes.<\/p>\n

Below we’ve rounded up all the best attractions, eats, and accommodations the Tampa Bay Area has to offer fans heading to the championship. Dig in below to make your trip a total touchdown.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Attractions<\/h2>\n

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In addition to its 165 public beaches and parks, the Tampa Bay Area has plenty of sports, culture, and animal-centric tourist attractions to entertain football fans of all ages.<\/p>\n

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