Tampa Bay History Center

The bays, inlets, and islands around modern-day Florida and the Caribbean were once awash with pirates, conquistadors, and colonists from all over the world. It's no surprise then, that Tampa Bay's History Center is such a fact-laden treasure trove. There's more than just Florida's sea culture on offer. The museum also displays a comprehensive, interactive timeline of the Sunshine State, from the story of its first people, the Paleo-Indians, to its role as a tourist hotspot today.