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.
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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
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 The Meadowlands
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Clean
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Clean room and great breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Newly renovated room, room was clean, staff was friendly, would def stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
I was reluctant to stay here because of some of the poor reviews, but we took a chance. This place is perfect - and the location - directly across the street from the Straz Center, couldn't be better. The restaurant is good and convenient, there's a little shop with snacks and microwave meals. Though ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore
Annandi was amazing and very friendly on check in
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
The staff were great. Very welcoming. The room was good. Strong smell of cleaning supplies. Only issue is that the door had to be slammed to lock. If not it could be pushed right open. Great place for the 2 nights we stayed.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 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.
