| freebies include parking and a hot breakfast buffet. all provide coffeemakers, minifridges, microwaves and wet bars. other amenities consist of a business center and meeting space. set 5 miles from seminole hard rock hotel and casino, this modern all-suite hotel is also 10 miles from the florida aquarium and 15 miles from busch gardens tampa bay theme park. the bright suites offer separate living areas with pull-out sofas, plus free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. theres an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room
Tampa International Airport 21 min
Museum of Science & Industry (20 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (18 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. SheiKra (21 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Falcon's Fury (24 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Adventure Island (22 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Cheetah Hunt (25 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (12 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Tampa Museum of Art (14 min)
Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Tampa Theatre (12 min)
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Tampa Bay History Center (14 min)
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Henry B. Plant Museum (13 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Dinosaur World (20 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. The Florida Aquarium (14 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (23 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Glazer Children's Museum (14 min)
Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. | 
