LOCAL AREA

Spending the day exploring Ybor City and Channel Side Entertainment Complex.

Tampa is tailor made for families who love animals. Take your pick between the Florida Aquarium, Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center, Big Cat Rescue or Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. Not traveling with the kids? Tampa's got you covered there, too. When you're not getting a history lesson at the Henry B. Plant Museum, unwind with a cocktail or two and some delicious Cuban food in Ybor City.

Tampa is a city on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A major business center, it’s also known for its museums and other cultural offerings. Busch Gardens is an African-themed amusement park with thrill rides and animal-viewing areas. The historic Ybor City neighborhood, developed by Cuban and Spanish cigar-factory workers at the turn of the 20th century, is a dining and nightlife destination.

The Holiday Inn Express Tampa North I75-University Center is conveniently located off I-75 and Fletcher Avenue, nestled in the beautiful, serene Telecom Business Park. Enjoy our convenient location whether your travel is for business or pleasure. We are located 3 miles from USF, 4 miles from Moffitt Cancer Center and 6 miles from Busch Gardens/Adventure Island.