Travel 4 Days in Tampa: Best Vacation Spots in Tampa

Day 1 | Morning

Busch Gardens Tampa

Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 90 USD

Location: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612

Opened on March 31, 1959, Busch Park Tampa is an African theme park. One of the largest zoological institutions in the United States, the park covers 335 acres and houses more than 2,700 animals. Watch SeasameStreet's lovable characters in African-inspired performances, ride AirGrover, roller coasters - Falcon's Fury, CheetahHunt, Sheikra and more.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Been a very long time since I went to Busch gardens as a kid. Went to the one in Williamsburg and remember it was also nice. Didn’t remember it being this fabulous though. Can’t believe how great this place is. Love the balance between quite a lot of roller coasters and rides with the fancy zoo features and wonderful landscaping.

JoleeG17: we absolutely loved the Christmas Town! Amazing lights, fabulous shows, fun fireworks show & fabulous food! The Christmas Town made our visit THAT much better!!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Adventure Island

Ticket Price: 60.99 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 1001 Malcolm McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Located next to Busch Park, Adventure Island is one of Florida's oldest and most popular water parks. There are all kinds of water entertainment projects here. From the wave pool to the various spiral slides on the rafting island. In the "Sunshine State" of Florida, coming to the water park to play with water and enjoy the coolness is an activity you can't miss.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: so much fun , alot of different things to do

Trip.com User: so much fun here

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Adventure Island? JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is one of your top choices.

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Tampa, having been recently opened in 2020.

With Tampa Station just 2km away and Tampa Peter O'Knight Airport only 3km away, transportation is very convenient. Keeping busy is easy, with Hero's Plaza, The Florida Aquarium and Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Tampa hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Museum of Science & Industry

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 22.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617

Harness your inner geek at the Museum of Science and Industry, where the virtual becomes reality, with more than 450 hands-on exhibits and programs based on science, technology, engineering, art and math, happening every day!

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Museum of Science & Industry, you can head to The Florida Aquarium, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

The Florida Aquarium

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Sun,9:30am-5:00pm;Open on Thu-Sat,9:30am-9:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

The Florida Aquarium is located in Tampa, Florida. It opened in 1995 and covers an area of 250,000 square feet. There are more than 20,000 species of marine life and plants from Florida and around the world, holding a total of 1,900,000 liters of water. Demonstrations in the exhibition hall How water flows from Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. The aquarium is very distinctive. Its shape is similar to a shell. The bottom is the exhibition hall of the forest swamp, and the top is a multi-faceted shell glass roof, which makes people feel very novel and innovative.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at The Florida Aquarium? Hotel Haya is one of your top choices.

Hotel Haya

With a stay at Hotel Haya in Tampa (Ybor City), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tampa Riverwalk and Florida Aquarium. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Port of Tampa and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Amalie Arena.

Day 3 | Morning

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA

The Tampa Lowry Zoo is located in Tampa and is the largest zoo in the area. But in fact, it is more like an amusement park. In addition to the rich variety of animals, there are also animal performances and various entertainment projects such as forest trains, water hovercraft, small roller coasters, etc. It is a very suitable place for the whole family. Tour the zoo.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, you can head to Ybor City Tattoo Company, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Ybor City Tattoo Company

Location: 1901 E 5th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, USA

Waiber City is located in Tampa, USA. It is a characteristic neighborhood that integrates food, tourism and leisure. Visitors can not only watch comedy shows, but also taste local specialties.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Ybor City Tattoo Company love staying at it.

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel

Experience the definition of luxury at Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Our Tampa boutique hotel offers quick access to some of the city's best attractions, including the Tampa Convention Center, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Busch Gardens? and Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The upscale shops and eateries of International Plaza and Bay Street are just outside our front doors. Guest rooms and suites at our Tampa luxury hotel feature stylish decor, plush bedding, spacious marble bathrooms and LCD TVs. Indulge in fine Italian cuisine at Pelagia Trattoria, our renowned on-site restaurant, or enjoy a cocktail at our chic lobby bar. Active travelers will appreciate our hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center and glittering outdoor swimming pool. We also offer 12,500 square feet of beautiful space for memorable weddings, parties, conferences and banquets. Make a reservation at the spectacular Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel today.

Day 4 | Morning

Fort De Soto Park

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-7:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde,, FL 33715

FortdeSotoPark covers an area of more than 1,000 acres and is a large fortress park. The park consists of 5 disconnected islands. There are many natural resources on these islands, such as mangroves, wetlands, etc., and the natural scenery is also very superior. The beaches in the park also have great views. In 2005, this beach was named the No.1 beach in the United States by "Dr.Beach". There are still many wild dolphins in this sea area, but while watching these dolphins, please remember not to deliver food to them, because feeding wild dolphins here may be punished by 100,000 US dollars.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Henry B. Plant Museum.

Henry B. Plant Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,12:00am-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

The Tampa Museum is a historic building originally converted from a hotel. The glittering light tower on the roof, the French furniture inside, Venetian mirrors and other precious exhibits are admirable, leading visitors to understand the past. History. There is also a souvenir shop in the museum, which has some exquisite handicrafts. If you are interested, you can go shopping.

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