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1. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens is an African-themed adventure park featuring more than 2,000 exotic animals, roller coasters, thrill rides, shows and exhibits. The 335-acre (135-hectare) site is divided into eight themed areas. Each area has its own attractions, and animals living in natural-style habitats.

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2. Bourbon Street

Located in the middle of the French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, Bourbon Street saw the growth of jazz as a new and individual music genre. It was here in the early 1900s that local musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver experimented and developed a sound now known as jazz. Off-beat and full of energy, Bourbon Street has come to embody the qualities this music is famous for the world over.

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3. Canal Street

Come to Canal Street on the first day of your visit to New Orleans to get a great sense of what the city has to offer. Rich with history and full of interesting stores, theaters, museums and other attractions, this street offers enough to keep you busy for hours. And when you are ready to see another part of the city, Canal Street’s central location means you will be able to walk to many of the other highlights of the French Quarter and beyond.

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4. Siesta Key Beach

Siesta Beach has earned a reputation of being among the most beautiful in the United States. The beach is known for its crystal-clear water and powdery white sand, made almost entirely of pure white quartz. The soft, clean sands are reflective so it’s never too hot underfoot, despite the warm Florida sun. Siesta Key’s public beach is equipped with all the amenities necessary for a full day of relaxing on the soft sands and splashing around in the clear, shallow water.

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5. Duval Street

Coming to Florida’s Key West and not experiencing Duval Street is missing one of the area’s most important commercial roads. It’s the main street on the island. Visit at any time. At the end of the day, when the heat abates and beachgoers have packed up, the street truly comes into its own. Being bored on Duval Street is a rarity.

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Recommended things to do in Gulf of Mexico

Number of things to do	40
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Cheapest thing to do	Panama City Beach: SkyWheel Miniature Golf Pass
Top 5 things to do	Scream Machine Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach Shell Island: Water Park and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip Panama City : Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour) Fear at the Pier Haunted Attraction 3 Hour Cruise, Snorkel, Swim/float Sandbar - tandem tiki option
Under $25	Fear at the Pier Haunted Attraction SkyWheel Panama City Beach Sunset Ticket Rosemary Beach Scavenger Hunt SkyWheel Day or Night Flight with Panama City Beach View Panama City Beach: SkyWheel Ticket with Sunset Option
With kids	Scream Machine Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach Shell Island: Water Park and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip Fear at the Pier Haunted Attraction Sunset Cruise 1.5 Hour Lower Grand Lagoon Scream Machine Sunset/Dolphin watching cruise beachfront at Panama City

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