Tampa International Airport 26 min
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (21 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Adventure Island (23 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Cobra's Curse (27 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. SheiKra (24 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Cheetah Hunt (23 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. Museum of Science & Industry (19 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Hillsborough River State Park (23 min)
One of Florida's first state parks, this park has offered fishing & kayaking since 1938. Dinosaur World (9 min)
Open-air museum with over 150 life-sized dinosaur models nestled amid native vegetation. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (25 min) Montu (27 min)
Roller coaster Kumba (25 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Lettuce Lake Park (20 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Falcon's Fury (25 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Tigris (25 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. | 
