Tampa Heights Travel Guide
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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.
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
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Blue Bay & Green Spaces
Downtown Tampa Historic Walking Tour
Ybor City Immigrant influence Smart Phone guided App (GPS) walking tour
Escape Game at Midtown Tampa
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Tampa Heights
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Fast check in. Close proximity to the cruise port.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Westin Tampa Bay
Clean rooms very helpful stafff. Will stay again
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Trish at the front desk was amazing….thanks so much.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sailport Waterfront Suites
The place is a work in progress. Staff helpful but accommodations dated and old
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Perfect
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Convenient location, clean, daytime staff was accommodating, Heater didn’t work, evening front desk said they had no extra pillows. Next morning we asked new staff and yes they indeed had pillows. Could be noisy. Overall we may stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tampa Heights
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Channel District
While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Florida Aquarium.
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.
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.
