Tampa International Airport 30 min
Manatee Viewing Center (18 min)
Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. Lithia Springs Park (21 min)
Forested Alafia River park with a natural spring that is warm year round, plus camping facilities. Tampa Museum of Art (24 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Tampa Theatre (22 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Harbour Island (27 min)
Residential island with a popular restaurant & cafe scene, plus water taxi connections to downtown. The Florida Aquarium (24 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Apollo Beach (18 min)
Waterfront community on a saltwater canal system, with a protected beach reserve & fishing charters. Alafia River State Park (26 min)
Former phosphate mine with horse, bike & hiking trails amid wildlife, forests, hills & lakes. Tampa Bay History Center (23 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Henry B. Plant Museum (22 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. American Victory Ship & Museum (24 min)
Fully restored warship from WWII & the Vietnam War now housing exhibits on maritime history. Port Tampa Bay (22 min) Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (22 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (23 min)
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. Glazer Children's Museum (23 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. | 
