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Busch Gardens®, Theme Park (0.75 mile): Busch Gardens has been making memories for guests of all ages since 1959, when the park debuted as a bird gardens and hospitality center open free of charge to guests who toured Tampa's Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
Half a century later, Busch Gardens is the bay area s No. 1 tourist destination, where wildlife and wild rides come together in an unparalleled combination of Broadway-style shows, a world-class zoo with more than 2,500 exotic and endangered animals and more record-breaking roller coasters than any destination in Florida. |
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Adventure Island, Water Theme Park (0.75 mile): Adventure Island is now closed for the season. The park will welcome guests beginning March 13 for the 2010 season. Check the Park Calendar to plan your 2010 visit. Soaking, sunning and relaxing - that's what life's all about at Adventure Island. A step through the entrance and you're transported straight to the Florida Keys and the laid-back lifestyle that made them famous. |
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USF Campus, University of South Florida main campus (0.75 mile): The University of South Florida was founded in 1956 as the first public university established specifically to address the needs of Florida’s rapidly emerging urban regions. Today, the University of South Florida System is comprised of two separately accredited institutions, USF and USF St. Petersburg. USF consists of the main research campus in Tampa, which includes USF Health, and two regional campuses – USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF Polytechnic in Lakeland. |
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USF-Sundome (1mile): The Sun Dome is a multi-purpose facility, hosting approximately 300 different events each year, including sporting events, concerts, home and garden shows, trade shows, religious services and conventions, ethnic festivals, rodeos, bull riding competitions, youth sports camps, wrestling, boxing, Taekwondo tournaments, gymnastics and cheerleading competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures and political rallies among other corporate, community and university events. |
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Mosi Museum, Museum of Science and Industry (2mile): MOSI is a big place and Way-Finders are here to help. Way-Finders roam the Museum floors and exhibits in search of guests in "directional dilemmas" and help them find their way. Volunteer Way Finders must be willing to make a commitment of working five hours a week for at least one month. |
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Lowery Park Zoo, Award winning zoo (5mile): Recognized as the No.1 zoo in the United States by Parents magazine (2009) and Child magazine (2004), Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features 2,000 animals on 56 acres of natural habitats comprising seven main exhibit areas: Asian Gardens, Primate World, Free-Flight Aviaries, Native Florida Wildlife Center, Manatee and Aquatic Center, Wallaroo Station children’s zoo, and Safari Africa. |
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Florida State Fairgrounds (8 mile): The annual Florida State Fair is a salute to the state's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds with plenty of free entertainment included with admission. Make sure to plan your day in advance to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes the state fair has to offer. Parking is free during the Fair. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. and closing time varies by the day of the week and weather conditions.
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| Other attractions :: |
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8 mile(s) from Ford Amphitheater |
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8 mile(s) from St Pete Times Forum, sports complex |
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8 mile(s) from Tampa performing arts, Tampa Bay performing arts center |
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10 mile(s) from Ybor City, historical city |
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10 mile(s) from Raymond James Stadium, city football stadium for BUCS and USF |
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10 mile(s) from Legends Field, practice field for the NY Yankees |
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12 mile(s) from Port of Tampa, cruise port |
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12 mile(s) from Florida Aquarium |
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12 mile(s) from Hard Rock Casino |
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18 mile(s) from Clearwater Beach |
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25 mile(s) from St. Petersburg Beach |
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25 mile(s) from Tropicana Field, baseball field for Devil Rays |
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30 mile(s) from Florida Holocaust, Holocaust Museum |
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30 mile(s) from Salvador Dali, art museum |
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82 mile(s) from Walt Disney World |
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86 mile(s) from SeaWorld and Aquatica |
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86 mile(s) from Universal Studios |
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| Shopping Near by Hotel :: |
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1 mile(s) from University Mall, main area mall |
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1 mile(s) from Staples, office supplies |
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1.5 mile(s) from Target, not a superstore |
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1.5 mile(s) from Walmart, not a superstore |
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2 mile(s) from ABC Liquor, liquor store |
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10 mile(s) from Brandon Mall, city mall |
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10 mile(s) from Citrus Mall, city mall |
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12 mile(s) from International Plaza, large upper scale mall |
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12 mile(s) from Channelside, shopping and entertainment |
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| Corporate Locations :: |
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0.1 mile(s) from Johnson Control, Battery plant and offices |
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0.1 mile(s) from Time Customer Services, corporate offices |
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0.1 mile(s) from Yuengling Brewery |
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0.2 mile(s) from Quest Diagnostics |
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0.2 mile(s) from Ameripath |
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0.2 mile(s) from Moffitt Offices |
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0.4 mile(s) from Pepsi Corporation |
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| Recreation: |
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1.5 mile(s) from The Claw USF, golf course |
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3 mile(s) from Rowlette Park, recreational park |
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7 mile(s) from Lettuce Lake Park, recreational park |
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7 mile(s) from Al Lopez Park, recreational park |
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8 mile(s) from Ed Radice Park, recreational park, soccer fields |
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8 mile(s) from Northdale Park, recreational park and soccer fields |
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9 mile(s) from Compton Park, recreational park and soccer |
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| Transportation: |
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0.75 mile(s) from USF Campus, university of South Florida Main Campus |
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3 mile(s) from Florida College, private Christian College |
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7 mile(s) from Erwin Technical, technical school |
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11 mile(s) from University of Tampa, private school |
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11 mile(s) from HCC, Hillsborough Community College |
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11 mile(s) from Int'l School of Design, technical school |
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12 mile(s) from Concord Career Institute, technical school |
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Check-In: 4:00 P.M. |
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Check-Out: 11:00 A.M. |
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Pet Policy: No pets allowed |
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Number of Guest Rooms: 150 |
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Currency: United States Dollars |
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Complimentary Breakfast |
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High Speed Internet |
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Free wireless internet access |
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