The Grasslands Travel Guide
Tampa
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
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.
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
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
Mega Bite Dolphin Tour Boat in Clearwater Beach
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Top hotels in The Grasslands
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Great stay and location for coming home to see a lightning game. Construction didnot interfere with too much.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
BAY INN
No elevator. Badly worn steps. Plastic bag over smoke detector. No one in office. Waited 29 minutes for checking in.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa - Airport
Clean room and friendly staff. I had a good stay with my kids for their spring break.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Good enough, I was pleased
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
Good stay
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Great little hotel- clean, very friendly staff, large rooms, room service every day. Perfect spot for The park and USF. And next to Yuengling
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Grasslands
New Tampa
New Tampa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lettuce Lake Park or Cypress Creek Trailhead.
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is known for its beautiful gardens, and you can see some sights area like Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club and Temple Terrace Tennis Center.
Carrollwood
While there might not be top attractions in Carrollwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Westfield Citrus Park.
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.
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.
