Tampa International Airport 9 min
Museum of Science & Industry (19 min) Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (14 min) Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tampa Theatre (7 min) Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (17 min) Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Henry B. Plant Museum (8 min) Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Adventure Island (18 min) Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. The Florida Aquarium (13 min) Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Falcon's Fury (19 min) The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Tampa Bay History Center (11 min) Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (6 min) Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Tampa Museum of Art (7 min) Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Glazer Children's Museum (6 min) Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. SheiKra (16 min) High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (12 min) Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cheetah Hunt (19 min) Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. |