Hampton Inn Tampa-Int'l Airport/Westshore is located 1 mile southeast of Tampa International Airport in the Westshore business district.Take 275 South to Westshore Blvd exit (40A),and turn right.Go to the second traffic light,which is Laurel St. and turn left.Hotel is on the right. From the South,take 275 North to Kennedy Blvd (39A).Follow Kennedy to Westshore and turn left.Go to the fourth traffic light and turn left onto Laurel.Hotel is on the right. Area attractions include Lowery Park Zoo,International Mall, Adventure Island, Busch Gardens, and Gulf beaches, 20 miles west of the hotel. We feature 133 rooms, interior corridors, outdoor pool with sun deck,exercise facility, and meeting room which accommodates up to 25 people. In addition, fresh baked cookies are served in the lobby every evening, coffee is served 24-hours a day, and we offer complimentary shuttle service (based upon availability) within a 2.5 mile radius of the hotel, to/from the airport, local shopping and dining.Area restaurants include Houlihans,Ruths Chris Steakhouse,Charleys Steakhouse,Maggianos Italian,Cheesecake Factory just to name a few. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, USA Today (M-F), free local calls, in-room iron and ironing board, and TV with cable, HBO and "on command" movies. We also offer connecting rooms, cribs, hair dryers, and refrigerators. Laundry/valet services, meeting/banquet facilities, and health club privileges are available for a nominal fee.
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During your Tampa vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Lowry Park Zoo
The opportunity to watch 3,000-pound manatees, Komodo dragons, Persian leopards, and rare red pandas makes this a worthwhile, albeit not entirely necessary, excursion after the kids have seen the plains of Africa at Busch Gardens. With lots of greenery, bubbling brooks, and cascading waterfalls, this 24-acre zoo displays animals in settings similar to their natural habitats. Other major exhibits include the Florida wildlife display, Asian Domain, Primate World, Aquatic Center, free-flight aviary with a birds-of-prey show, hands-on Discovery Center, and endangered-species carousel ride. The Wallaroo Station has kids' rides, a small water park, a kangaroo walk-about, and a petting zoo. Lowry Park has one of Florida's three manatee hospital and rehabilitation centers. The Eco Tour is very popular, featuring a cruise on the Hillsborough River, where you'll see turtles, herons, and manatees. The cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $7 for children 3 to 11. The zoo is also a sanctuary for Florida panthers and red wolves.
Tampa Museum of Art
Located on the east bank of the Hillsborough River, next to the round NationsBank building (locals facetiously call it the "Beer Can"), this fine-arts complex offers eight galleries with changing exhibits ranging from classical antiquities to contemporary Floridian art. There's also a 7-acre riverfront park and sculpture garden. Call or check the website for the schedule of temporary exhibits. However, if you have time for only one art museum on your trip, skip this one and head to St. Petersburg for the more innovative Salvador Dalí Museum.
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
A great place to take the kids, MOSI is the largest science center in the Southeast, with more than 450 interactive exhibits. Step into the Gulf Hurricane to experience 74 mph winds, explore the human body in The Amazing You and, if your heart is up to it, ride a bicycle across a 98-foot-long cable suspended 30 feet above the lobby (don't worry: you'll be harnessed to the bike). You can also watch stunning movies in Florida's first IMAX dome theater and take a 5-minute ride in a flight simulator ($3.50 additional charge). Outside, trails wind through a 47-acre nature preserve with a butterfly garden.
Suburban Extended Stay Tampa Airport
The Suburban Extended Stay is conveniently located minutes from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. This Tampa hotel is minutes from the Florida Aquarium and Honeymoon Island, where visitors will enjoy beautiful scenery, fishing, bird watching, relaxing and more. Guests of this Tampa hotel will enjoy amenities like fully equipped kitchens in all rooms. Front Desk hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 7:00PM and Saturday - Sunday 9:00AM to 2:00AM. Great weekly (extended stay) rates ...
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