Avila Travel Guide
Tampa
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Orient Park? Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
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.
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.
Things to do
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Clearwater Beach: Sunset and Harbor Lights Cruise
Top hotels in Avila
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Valet could use a little more ability to converse and help with loading and unloading. Instead of always running back to their phones I tip 5$ or more for each interaction and it didn’t seem like they were at work for their positions. They were nice don’t get me wrong just not attentive to customers. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
This is a very old hotel, the beds were less than satisfactory, the room smelled of a mixture between chemicals and smoke and I definitely would not have stayed had I been traveling alone. Thankful, it was just an overnight stay to catch an early morning flight. No WiFi service offered.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Sailport Waterfront Suites
The 2 bedroom 2 bath suite was clean and the fully furnished kitchen was well maintained with no problems. The balcony was clean and comfortable. The suite need some updating in the furniture and the bathroom need caulking in the shower/ bathtub area along with the bathtub glazing is peeling ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa - Airport
All was nice
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
BAY INN
It was okay. Not good by any means. I don’t think it was worth what I paid (even on Expedia). My room was decent, upstairs and relatively clean thank God. I read many poor reviews after booking (in my defense, they were posted literal days after I booked) and was genuinely terrified. I think my room ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Staff is great. The place needs a makeover. Pool area is nice but now things have to be reserved. Used to have free coffee in the morning but now it’s $6. Little things like this are gone
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avila
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.
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 Golf and Country Club and Temple Terrace Tennis Center.
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.
Town 'n' Country
If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Countryway Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Tampa Heights
While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park.
