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Tampa Holiday Guide
Elsewhere in downtown Tampa, you can catch a movie at the beautifully restored 1920s Tampa Theatre, browse Greek and Roman treasures at the Tampa Museum of Art and discover one of best sea-life experiences in the state at the Florida Aquarium, which houses seahorses, sharks and manatees among its impressive family of creatures.
For a lively taste of Tampa’s history, head north of downtown to Ybor City, where you can absorb the 19th-century neighbourhood’s Cuban heritage, explore its bars and restaurants and savour one of the area’s world-famous hand-rolled cigars.
Sports fans, meanwhile, should make a beeline for the Ray Jay stadium, home to Tampa’s Buccaneers football team. In tribute to the home team, the arena houses an enormous replica pirate ship that shoots canons as and when points are scored.
Away from Tampa’s city centre, adventure is the order of the day. It is an area rich in family-friendly days out, but the must-do for most is Busch Gardens: a vast 335-acre collection of rides and entertainment that easily rivals any of the attractions in nearby Orlando, Florida’s theme park capital. Brace yourself for adrenaline-fuelled spins on the rollercoasters and a thorough soaking at the neighbouring Adventure Island water park, a huge complex of wet rides and waterfalls.
Elsewhere in Tampa, families can see endangered orangutans and watch manatees through underwater viewing galleries at the Lowry Park Zoo, and canoe past alligators and turtles on the gentler stretches of the river at Hillsborough River State Park, or hike and cycle its scenic walking trails.
Guide to Exploring Tampa
Top Hotel Deals
Ramada Tampa Airport Westshore
1200 N Westshore Blvd, TampaCentrally located near restaurants, bars, and movie theaters, this hotel is within 2 miles of the Tampa airport, and 5 miles from both downtown Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
Winter Quarters Pasco RV Resort - Campground
21632 State Road 54, LutzSituated in Lutz, this caravan park/campground is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Plantation Palms Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tampa Premium Outlets and Heritage Harbor Golf Course. Tournament Players Club Tampa Bay and Shops at Wiregrass are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Tampa Stadium Hotel
4750 N Dale Mabry Hwy, TampaLocated in Westshore, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of George M. Steinbrenner Field and Raymond James Stadium. Al Lopez Park and Cigar City Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Harborside Suites at Little Harbor
536 Bahia Beach Blvd, RuskinThis Ruskin aparthotel is on the beach, 2.5 mi (4 km) from E.G. Simmons Regional Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cypress Golf Club and Camp Bayou Nature Preserve. South Bay Hospital and Sun City Center Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Tahitian Inn
601 S Dale Mabry Hwy, TampaThis 79-room hotel is 3 miles from Raymond James Stadium and within 6 miles of downtown Tampa, Channelside District, and Tampa airport and cruise terminals by complimentary shuttle.
Chase Suite Hotel Tampa
3075 N Rocky Point Dr, TampaLocated in Rocky Point, this aparthotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cypress Point Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rocky Point Golf Course. Raymond James Stadium and Westshore Plaza Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Vista Inn and Suites Tampa
400 E Bearss Ave, TampaThis Tampa motel is 3 miles from the University of South Florida and 5 miles from both Busch Garden and Adventure Island.
La Quinta Inn Tampa Bay Airport
4730 W Spruce St, TampaLocated less than a mile from the Tampa Airport, this hotel is across the street from the Tampa International Mall and less than 2 miles from Raymond James Stadium.
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
2.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£604
per person
Clarion Inn Tampa - Brandon
2.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£724
per person
Tampa Airport Marriott
3.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£872
per person
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tampa Bay
3.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£664
per person
La Quinta Inn Tampa-Near Busch Gardens
2.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£601
per person
Coconut Cove Suites
2.5 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Tue, 28 Nov
LON-All Airports - Tampa Intl.
£608
per person
Aloft Tampa Downtown
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£795
per person
Comfort Suites Near Raymond James Stadium
2.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£774
per person
La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa Fairgrounds - Casino
2.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£576
per person
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 23 Nov - Fri, 1 Dec
Gatwick - Tampa Intl.
£937
per person
La Quinta Inn Tampa South
2.5 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£696
per person
Tahitian Inn
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 7 Dec - Thu, 14 Dec
Heathrow - Tampa Intl.
£594
per person
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