| suites add separate living areas and whirlpool tubs. 7 miles from busch gardens tampa and 6. the airy rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. 7 miles from lowry park zoo. there's an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, as well as a 24-hour business center, a lobby lounge bar and meeting space. this simple hotel is 1. free perks include hot breakfast, a local area shuttle and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Tampa International Airport 24 min
Adventure Island (8 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Kumba (6 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Falcon's Fury (6 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Museum of Science & Industry (3 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Tigris (6 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. Montu (7 min)
Roller coaster Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (3 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. The Florida Aquarium (23 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. SheiKra (5 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (17 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cobra's Curse (8 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (15 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (6 min) Cheetah Hunt (5 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Lettuce Lake Park (13 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. | 
