North Tampa Travel Guide
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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 North Tampa
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
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Clean and comfy bed
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
The staff was wonderful and the beds were comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Tampa
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.
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.
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.
East Tampa
Though East Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ritz Ybor and Skatepark of Tampa.
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.
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.
