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Introduction
200 miles SW of Jacksonville, 85 miles SW of Orlando, 254 miles NW of Miami Even if you stay on the beaches 20 miles to the west, you should consider driving into Tampa for a mild taste of metropolis. If you have children in tow, they may... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Tampa International Airport (tel. 813/870-8770; www.tampaairport.com), 5 miles northwest of downtown Tampa, is the major air gateway to this area (St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has limited service). Most major... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours -- The following are general open hours; specific establishments may vary. Banks: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (some are also open Sat 9am-noon). Most banks and other outlets offer 24-hour access to automated teller machines (AT... Continue reading »
Popular Tampa Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - I-75/New Tampa
- Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center
- Crowne Plaza Hotel TAMPA-WESTSHORE
- Wingate By Wyndham Tampa North
- Renaissance Tampa International Plaza
- Hampton Inn and Suites Tampa Ybor City Downtown
- Intercontinental Tampa
- Embassy Suites Tampa - USF/Near Busch Gardens
- Marriott Tampa Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon
Popular Tampa Things to Do
- Adventure Island
- Lowry Park Zoo
- Gasparilla Pirate Festival & Parade
- Florida Aquarium (The)
- Bay Area Renaissance Festival
- Ybor City, Tampa's Latin Quarter
- Henry B. Plant Museum (Tampa Bay Hotel)
- University Mall
- Val's Basket Warehouse
- Countryway Golf Club
