Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), Tampa

More than 450 activities await visitors at this non-profit facility, dedicated to promoting a better understanding of science and technology. Guests can see the stars in the Saunders Planetarium or step inside the Gulf Coast Hurricane exhibit to experience a tropical nightmare. At the IMAX Dome Theatre, the world is bigger than life, filled with sights and sounds on a huge screen. Souvenirs ranging from totes and T-shirts to puzzles and posters are available at the Science Store. For refreshment, the MOSI Cafe offers pizzas, salads and sandwiches.