The Meadowlands Travel Guide
Tampa
Visit The Meadowlands
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.
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.
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.
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
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Tarpon Springs: Evening Dolphin Cruise
Mega Bite Dolphin Tour Boat in Clearwater Beach
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Top hotels in The Meadowlands
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
"We were in Tampa to visit family. The hotel was in a good location for our needs. They also gave a free shuttle that will take you within 2 miles. Staff was friendly. Rooms were clean but a little dated. Did not use the amenities we were only here to visit family."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
"Everything was wonderful. Staff was very welcoming with quick check in. It was nice having a decent breakfast and not just the continental. Room was clean and ground were well kept."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
"Check in was great, pool service was terrible, the rooms were nice but not nice enough for what I paid. I’m actually disappointed , this was a special getaway, and it was not amazing.. I was expecting live music, dancing, there was none. The coffee pastry shop five stars"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
"I was very fearful up upon reading the reviews for this hotel. Me and my friend shared it two bedroom for the night and the beds were quite cozy. It was cleaner than expected, and there were no bugs like previous reviews have stated. Hotel staff was very friendly and there was a great amount of choices ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
"Loved having a shuttle service since we did not have a car on our trip. They were even willing to drop us at the mall while we waited for our room to be ready. Great customer service!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
"I'm sure it would be fine after renovating but now. the first floor is a concrete zone. sent a email about no pool, food or fitness ont the way to the hotel, dust, room was in a bad conditon. microwave breakfast sandwich for 12 dollars. staff did what they could but. bottom 3 worst hotels ever.and ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Meadowlands
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.
Lake Magdalene
While there might not be top attractions in Lake Magdalene, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
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 Ybor City Museum State Park while in the area.
