Ballast Point 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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
St. Petersburg, FL: Imagine Museum Admission Ticket
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
St. Petersburg: Chihuly Collection Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Ballast Point
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Clean. Dragged down but clean
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
Shay was amazing
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
This was perfect the view was amazing the beach was perfect the room was very nice I will definitely be planning another trip here again
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Oasis with water views, great bedroom, clean and beautiful, heated pool parking and pleasant staff
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Clean convenient
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Bilmar Beach Resort
The staff was so gracious, courteous; couldnt have been more accommodating!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballast Point
Sun Bay South
While Sun Bay South isn't home to many top sights, MacDill Air Force Base and Hyde Park Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Davis Islands
While Davis Islands 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.
Historic Hyde Park North
When in Historic Hyde Park North, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Tampa Riverwalk or Hyde Park Village.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southeast Tampa
Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
