Tampa International Airport 27 min
ZooTampa at Lowry Park (24 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Kumba (18 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. SheiKra (17 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. The Florida Aquarium (23 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Adventure Island (15 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Dinosaur World (17 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. Falcon's Fury (18 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Lettuce Lake Park (14 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (18 min) Museum of Science & Industry (12 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (13 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cheetah Hunt (17 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Hillsborough River State Park (17 min)
One of Florida's first state parks, this park has offered fishing & kayaking since 1938. Cobra's Curse (20 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (15 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. | 
