| set off i-75, this straightforward hotel is 7 miles from both the florida state fairgrounds and the midflorida credit union amphitheatre. suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and minifridges. free amenities include hot breakfast and parking. there's also a fitness room and an outdoor pool, plus a 24/7 business center and coin-operated laundry facilities. unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens, desks, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Tampa International Airport 21 min
Tampa Theatre (13 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Falcon's Fury (24 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. The Florida Aquarium (15 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Henry B. Plant Museum (14 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Adventure Island (21 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Tampa Museum of Art (15 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Tampa Bay History Center (15 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (11 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cheetah Hunt (24 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (19 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Dinosaur World (19 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. SheiKra (22 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Glazer Children's Museum (14 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (22 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Museum of Science & Industry (19 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. | 
