| there's an outdoor pool and a gym. parking is available. pets are welcome (surcharge). off interstate 75/state highway 93a, this relaxed hotel surrounded by trees is 5 miles from cracker country pioneer museum, and 8 miles from shopping and entertainment in ybor city. hot breakfast is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. straightforward rooms, some with pull-out couches, provide microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, in addition to flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi
Tampa International Airport 23 min
Henry B. Plant Museum (15 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Falcon's Fury (25 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Tampa Theatre (14 min)
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High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cheetah Hunt (23 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Adventure Island (23 min)
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Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tampa Museum of Art (16 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Glazer Children's Museum (16 min)
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Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (20 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. The Florida Aquarium (16 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (11 min)
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Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. | 
