Carrollwood 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
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Blue Bay & Green Spaces
Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour
Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour
Escape Game at Midtown Tampa
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Carrollwood
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Really nice hotel, front beach, good food, kid friendly, nice pool, nice gym and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Westin Tampa Bay
Clean rooms very helpful stafff. Will stay again
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
The room felt and looked neglected. The floors, walls, baseboards all were very dirty. The pillows were small square throw pillows at best that didn’t hold up at all. The bed was not comfy at all, waking up with a sore back each morning. The bathroom sink/mirror was the only clean/nice looking area. ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
clean, private
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Trish at the front desk was amazing….thanks so much.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carrollwood
Old Seminole Heights
Old Seminole Heights might not have many top sights, but ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Town 'n' Country
If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Rocky Point Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
MacFarlane Park
MacFarlane Park might not have many top sights, but Raymond James Stadium and Cigar City Brewery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tampa Heights
While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park.
Westshore
Travellers to Westshore praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Westshore Plaza Mall and Cigar City Brewery.
Rocky Point
You'll love the stunning beaches in Rocky Point, and you might want to stick around to check out Tampa Bay, a top place to visit.
