Tampa International Airport 17 min
Cheetah Hunt (10 min) Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Cobra's Curse (14 min) Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (8 min) Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Tampa Museum of Art (11 min) Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art. Tampa Theatre (11 min) Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events. Glazer Children's Museum (10 min) Over 150 interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12. Falcon's Fury (10 min) The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. SheiKra (8 min) High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Kumba (10 min) Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. The Florida Aquarium (14 min) Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. 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 (14 min) Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (7 min) Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Adventure Island (9 min) Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Henry B. Plant Museum (12 min) Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. |