| understated rooms feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus microwaves and minifridges. suites offer sitting areas. other amenities include a gym, event space and an outdoor pool. breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this laid-back hotel off route 56 is 12 miles from flatwoods wilderness park and 18 miles from busch gardens tampa bay theme park
Tampa International Airport 34 min
Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (29 min) Hillsborough River State Park (16 min)
One of Florida's first state parks, this park has offered fishing & kayaking since 1938. Serengeti Safari (28 min)
Off-road safari tour in an open-air truck featuring African wildlife & giraffe feedings. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (26 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Museum of Science & Industry (24 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Tigris (27 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. Lettuce Lake Park (21 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve (16 min)
Nature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing. SheiKra (26 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Montu (31 min)
Roller coaster Falcon's Fury (29 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Adventure Island (26 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Kumba (28 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Cobra's Curse (31 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Cheetah Hunt (28 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. | 
