| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. off interstate 75, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from hands-on exhibits at the museum of science & industry and 6 miles from busch gardens tampa bay theme park. a hot breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. there's also a convenience store. relaxed rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, and offer free wifi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. suites add microwaves, and living rooms with pull-out sofas. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center
Tampa International Airport 25 min
Adventure Island (12 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (11 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Museum of Science & Industry (9 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Kumba (15 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Lettuce Lake Park (6 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Dinosaur World (19 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (14 min) The Florida Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Cheetah Hunt (14 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Falcon's Fury (14 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. SheiKra (14 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cobra's Curse (17 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (12 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Henry B. Plant Museum (19 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (21 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. | 
