Tampa International Airport 23 min
Museum of Science & Industry (17 min) Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Dinosaur World (13 min) Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (10 min) Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cheetah Hunt (21 min) Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Adventure Island (20 min) Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Falcon's Fury (24 min) The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Glazer Children's Museum (16 min) Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Tampa Museum of Art (17 min) Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Cobra's Curse (24 min) Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Henry B. Plant Museum (17 min) Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. SheiKra (21 min) High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Lettuce Lake Park (17 min) Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (19 min) Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (21 min) Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. The Florida Aquarium (19 min) Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. |