<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Wondering where you can go zip lining in Tampa Bay? There are a plethora of quiet and romantic places to go in the Tampa Bay area, but if you’re looking for heart thumping excitement, we say give zip lining a try! Zip lining is a unique way to spend time outdoors and see the sights from a whole new perspective.
Why choose another night of dinner and a movie? Go on a zip line adventure and fly through the air together!
Note: We recommend calling ahead or visiting each park’s website for safety details and additional information you may need to know before you go. Prices listed are subject to change.
Ziplining Spots Around Tampa Bay
Zip Lining at Empower Adventures in Oldsmar
Empower Adventures is an exciting zip line adventure park located in Oldsmar. The Zip Line Adventure is 2.5 hours long, full of 5 separate zip lines, a 200 ft. suspension bridge and multiple aerial challenges. If that is not enough adrenaline for you, consider adding the Leap of Faith to your package.
During this extra challenge, you’ll climb up a 25-foot pole and then leap off, trusting the line as you fly through the air to safety. Other date-night approved experiences include the Sunset Zip Line Adventure (every weekend) and the Moonlight Zip Tour (select weekend nights).
Each tour is guided by a trained professional and varies by difficulty. No need to bring your camera; your guides will take pictures of you throughout the adventure. Pricing depends on the package that you choose, but tickets start at $79 per adult for a daytime adventure and $84 for moonlight and sunset tours. Reservations are required.
423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar
813-448-5635; zipontampabay.com
Zip Lining at TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park in Dade City
TreeHoppers is the largest aerial adventure park in Central Florida. There are 8 courses including hundreds of different elements to explore, such as platforms, cables, wood, rope, barrels, and of course, zip lines! Each course is color coded to signify the level of difficulty from beginner to advanced. The color-coded courses allow you to travel the park unguided.
Fear not though! There are park monitors and guides throughout to assist if the need arises, and your ticket includes a safety and orientation class. Visit during extended hours on select weekends for a night climb when the course is illuminated with lights and the music is cranked up a little louder.
Admission includes three hours of adventure and is $60.95/adults if you purchase the tickets online. It’s $5 extra at the door. Memberships are also available.
27839 St Joe Rd, Dade City
813-381-5400; treehoppers.com
FLG X Adventure Course in Brooksville
Located about 45 minutes north of Tampa in Brooksville, FLG X Adventure Course is Central Florida’s newest zip line spot. In addition to the adventure course’s zip lines, you’ll also have to overcome various challenges including cargo nets, suspension bridges, swings and more. The entire course is set in the treetops with some challenges 80 feet above ground. During your multi-hour adventure, you’ll progress through four adult courses, each color coded to signify difficulty level.
Tickets are $55 plus tax/adult and include access to all four adult courses.
6440 Cedar Ln, Brooksville
888-231-8592; flgxfl.com
Zip Lining at TreeUmph! Adventure Course in Bradenton
Located in Bradenton, FL, TreeUmph! is 10 football fields in size and houses 5 progressive courses plus a dedicated course for the kiddos. You’ll also get to zip along the TriUmph dual zip line, which was massively upgraded in March of 2020. The Junior and Adult courses build up in difficulty starting at a lower elevation to the highest elevations requiring leaps of faith.
All courses have a variety of different elements including suspension bridges, nets, barrels, and seesaws.
Adult tickets are $59 and give you access to all the junior and adult courses including the dual zip line. There are also Weekend Twilight Specials to book the last reservation of the day on Saturday and Sunday for $45 which gets you access to the first three courses and the zip line.
21805 E. State Road 70, Bradenton
941-322-2130; treeumph.com
Mosi: Sky Trail Ropes Course in Tampa
If you’re not into nature, but would still like to try zip lining, Mosi’s Sky Trail Ropes Course is a great place to check out. The 36-foot multi-tiered structure features several elements to explore, including ropes, bridges, zip lines and more, all equaling up to 700 feet of adventure.
Admission to the course is $7/person and requires a general admission ticket to MOSI. If you are a member of MOSI, it’s $5 to go on the ropes course. The course is open Friday-Sunday subject to weather conditions.
4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
813-987-6000; mosi.org/exhibits/sky-trail-ropes-course
BEYOND TAMPA: Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park in Ocala
If you want to go zip lining somewhere that will get you totally immersed in nature, The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park in Ocala is worth the 1.5-hour drive. You’ll hardly feel like you’re in Florida as you zip through the old limestone quarry above scenic lakes and lush treetops.
The Big Cliff Canyon Tour is the longest experience at 2.5-3 hours and includes nine zip lines and two sky bridges culminating with an adrenaline-pumping rappel. Some of the zip lines are up to 1,100′ in length. We told you it’s worth the drive! The Sky High and Treetop Express tour options offer fewer zip lines if you’re short on time.
Stick around for additional experiences like horseback riding, kayak tours, gem mining, and a wine and chocolate tour.
Tickets are $55.99 for the Sky High-3 Zip Tour, $79.99 for the Tree Top Express-5 Zip Tour, and $109.99/person for the Big Cliff Canyon-9 Zip Tour. Reservations are required.
352-351-9477; zipthecanyons.com
MORE IDEAS
There are even more zip line adventures to experience outside of Tampa in the Orlando area and beyond. Check out all the details at Places to Zipline in Orlando from Orlando Date Night Guide.
Feature Image Credit: Empower Adventures