| all feature free wi-fi, minifridges, and tvs with premium channels. 1 miles from busch gardens and adventure island. check-in time: 2:30 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. simply furnished, no-frills rooms have exterior entrances. less than 1 mile from the seminole hard rock casino and the florida state fairground, this unfussy, roadside hotel is 5. the hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free guest parking
Tampa International Airport 19 min
Falcon's Fury (16 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. The Florida Aquarium (14 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Museum of Science & Industry (15 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. SheiKra (14 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Tampa Museum of Art (13 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Henry B. Plant Museum (13 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Cheetah Hunt (13 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Tampa Theatre (13 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (11 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Lettuce Lake Park (17 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Glazer Children's Museum (12 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Adventure Island (13 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (5 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (16 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tampa Bay History Center (15 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. | 
