The Hammocks Travel Guide
Tampa
Visit The Hammocks
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.

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.

University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours

Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching

Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours

Tampa Scavenger Hunt: Blue Bay & Green Spaces

Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art General Admission
Top hotels in The Hammocks

OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
The room was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was hot.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Great staff everyone very friendly. Great location good food, and good service in the restaurant comfortable room could use a new paint job preferably white to make it look cleaner. But it was clean. I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Very clean and comfortable, friendly and cheerful staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore
We had an early morning flight so never actually ate breakfast. They had had fresh fruit and cookies available as well as coffee and tea all day. The Shuttle was available 24 hrs a day.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Good
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
Did not have any breakfast due to we had to get on the road by 600am.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hammocks

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.

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.

Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.

