Tampa International Airport 22 min
Falcon's Fury (6 min) The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (18 min) Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (5 min) Adventure Island (5 min) Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (9 min) Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tigris (11 min) Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. Montu (6 min) Roller coaster Museum of Science & Industry (8 min) Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Cobra's Curse (4 min) Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Lettuce Lake Park (18 min) Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (13 min) Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Cheetah Hunt (3 min) Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. The Florida Aquarium (20 min) Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. SheiKra (12 min) High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Kumba (8 min) Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. |