Ballast Point Travel Guide
Tampa
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Popular places to visit
Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Orient Park? Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Things to do
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
Top hotels in Ballast Point
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Staff, amenities, grounds.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Westin Tampa Bay
Staff were very nice and cordial. The rooms were clean
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Room was nice but small area for coffee and sink Find it insulting that they charge you $25 to park your own car- not valet. Like u have any other choice if you drove to resort. At the room price and resort fee- parking should be free!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
The room was filthy. Dust, smears, hair. Lamps and light fixtures rusted. Outlets by bed did not work. Orange staining on ceiling. A situation where you need to wear sneakers from bed to bathroom. There was a loud, haunting plumbing sound beneath my room that sounded like the Titanic was about to ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Courteous staff, ok room
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa - Airport
Great staff, clean rooms, good parking and fair price.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballast Point
Sun Bay South
While Sun Bay South isn't home to many top sights, MacDill Air Force Base and Hyde Park Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Davis Islands
While Davis Islands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Bay History Center.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Hyde Park Village or David Falk Theater.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Benchmark International Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Hyde Park
North Hyde Park might not have many top sights, but Port of Tampa and David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southeast Tampa
Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Sparkman Wharf.
