breakfast and parking are complimentary, as is an area and airport shuttle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add sitting areas. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room. across the street from leafy al lopez park, this straightforward hotel is a mile from football at raymond james stadium and 5 miles from tampa international airport. relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi and satellite tv, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers Tampa International Airport 12 min
The Florida Aquarium (17 min) Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Big Cat Rescue (15 min) Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Tampa Bay History Center (15 min) Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events. Museum of Science & Industry (21 min) Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Glazer Children's Museum (11 min) Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (11 min) Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts. SheiKra (20 min) High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Tampa Theatre (12 min) Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (11 min) Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Tampa Museum of Art (12 min) Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Falcon's Fury (22 min) The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Cheetah Hunt (22 min) Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (20 min) Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Henry B. Plant Museum (13 min) Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. Adventure Island (21 min) Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. |