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
This hotel is under renovation. The pool was drained. You could go next door to the Aloft and use their pool. It was crowded and is small, but did the job. The restaurant bar they spoke of had a wood plywood piece of wood as the bar. The hallways had ironing boards and miscellaneous furniture in ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

BAY INN
Very good staff Very good check in and out
Reviewed on 1 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
Only stayed one night before leaving Tampa on a cruise. Great location, friendly staff, great restaurant with hilarious servers and a free shuttle to the cruise terminal.
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
The breakfast was surprisingly good, it has a big dining area. The food was pretty good for complementary.My kids loved the pool and it was good for the night. Close to the cruise port.
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.
