The Grasslands Travel Guide
Tampa
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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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
Things to do
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Guaranteed Dolphin Sighting Tour on Tropics Boat Tours
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
Top hotels in The Grasslands
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Stadium – Airport Area by IHG
The airport shuttle came quickly and the driver was pleasant. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast had a good variety.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Everything was so nice. Thank you for a lovely home away from home
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Great location! Good & Friendly service. The hotel is pretty old but in decent condition. It could use some updating. The room was relatively clean but needed to be vacuumed. We didn't like the hotel only offers Valet parking so we parked 2 blocks away for 1/3 the price. However, the price was good ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Westin Tampa Waterside
The room was a nice size and very clean to accommodate my wife’s handicap. I found the staff to be quite friendly. Not a single staff member past you by without a smile and hello. The valet staff was very helpful with helping me load, unload, and getting our things to the room. I can close by saying ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
Great location, close to trolley route. Clean and good size rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Nice hotel. Comfy bed. Clean. Pizza was good at the bar. Good drinks Only downside no chairs on patio.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 Tennis Center and Bowlero Tampa Bay.
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.
Citrus Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Citrus Park and surrounding area, you can visit Westfield Citrus Park and Northdale Golf Course.
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum while in the area.
