Ballast Point 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.
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.
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
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 Ballast Point
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Our refrigerator never worked. It leaked onto the floor. We did not have hot water one day. The beds were comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Westin Tampa Bay
Staff were very nice and cordial. The rooms were clean
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Great resort!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Pictures of the lobby are accurate, but the rest of the place is a dump. Nobody could check in until 3 pm. The lobby was filled with folks waiting to check in. Breakfast was bareback minimum and closed promptly at 9:00 am . Coffee was puled also .Our room was dated beds were old and creaky, bathroom ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Absolutely awful! Way over priced for the quality of the facility! Dirt in the sheets and stains on the pillow cases. Huge gape under door could watch people pass by throw the gap under door. Mold in room. Was just awful! Lady at check in was already rude so didn’t want to complain to her. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa - Airport
Very attentive, helpful staff. Room esthetic is minimalistic, but easier to keep clean (tile-like floors). Has a kitchenette that was a nice surprise for me. Only downside was loud music late at night from my next door neighbor. I didn’t complain about it to staff. Karen didn’t ask for the ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballast Point
Sun Bay South
While Sun Bay South isn't home to many top sights, MacDill Air Force Base and Hyde Park Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Davis Islands
While Davis Islands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Bay History Center.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Hyde Park Village or David Falk Theater.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Benchmark International Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Hyde Park
North Hyde Park might not have many top sights, but Port of Tampa and David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
