Highland Pines 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.

Tampa Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 Highland Pines

Quality Inn & Suites Tampa-Ybor City
The room was clean but the area of the hotel was a little sketchy.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Clean room friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Westin Tampa Bay
Clean room
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Amazing helpful lady thst works in the breakfast area every morning
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Sailport Waterfront Suites
The room was great for an older condo. We enjoyed it.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Staff was very helpful at check-in. Location is outstanding and the structure supports the environmental views. Not very happy about the $26 plus parking fee - do not remember reading that although that could be my error.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Pines

Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theater while in the area.

Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Channel District
While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Florida Aquarium.

Tampa Heights
While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park.

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.

Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Tampa or Tampa Theater while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
