East 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
Enjoy the rides and games at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and find out why this is a popular theme park in Tampa. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Tampa Riverwalk
With a visit to Tampa Riverwalk, a popular shopping spot in Tampa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the great live music or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
Top hotels in East Tampa
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Yes it was awesome
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room was very clean, staff was very nice as always.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Room was spacious and clean. Location is terrific. I will return. Thank you.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Was very good
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Westin Tampa Waterside
Yes everything was clean, friendly and quick
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Good, it was kinda old building but very clean, safe and nice staff
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Tampa
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum while in the area.
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Channel District
While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
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.
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Tampa or Tampa Riverwalk while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
East Tampa Travel Guide
- Port of Tampa
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Raymond James Stadium
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
- University of South Florida
- Tampa Convention Center
- Tampa Riverwalk
- Benchmark International Arena
- MacDill Air Force Base
- University of Tampa
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
- Vinoy Park
- Salvador Dali Museum
- Tampa General Hospital
- Yuengling Center
- MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Adventure Island
- Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
- Westshore Plaza Mall
- Channelside Bay Plaza
- BayCare Ballpark
- Ruth Eckerd Hall
- Jannus Live
