Grand Oaks Travel Guide
Tampa
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL: Imagine Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Grand Oaks
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
The whole weekend stay was great! Clean room, great staff, comfy bed to lay my head. The new restaurant was wonderful, very hospitable and the food was great. Next time in Tampa we will be checking in at the Oasis Bay Suites.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Haya
Nice hotel, well appointed with a lovely restaurant on site. Not a fan of the surrounding area, gets rowdy on the weekend.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Marjorie was a stellar room attendant. She was polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area
The staff was pleasant and approachable The room was clean and fresh The welcome was nice!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino
Room and hotel were very clean. Check-in was quick and easy.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Oaks
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 Tennis Center and Bowlero Tampa Bay.
Carrollwood
While there might not be top attractions in Carrollwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Babe Zaharias Golf Course and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
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.
Westchase
Travellers like the golf courses in Westchase, and Tampa Bay Downs is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tampa Heights
While Tampa Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
