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Southeast Gulf Coast
Road TripsTampa SightseeingTampa Bay CityPASS tickets save you 50 percent on admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and four additional area attractions: The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and a choice between the MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) or The Tropics Boat Tours.
The Tampa Bay CityPASS tickets may be purchased here , at CityPASS.com or purchased on-site at some of the participating attractions. Each Tampa Bay CityPASS ticket is valid for 9 consecutive days, starting with the first day of use. Credit cards accepted vary with the vendor attractions.
Note: Reservations are required or highly recommended at some attractions. Please check for updated attraction reservation information before you visit.
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With its scenic views of Hillsborough Bay, 4.5-mile-long Bayshore Boulevard is not only a popular walking and exercise area for residents but also a preferred driving destination. Among the beautiful residential neighborhoods to explore are Davis Islands, built on three man-made islands in the 1920s, and historic Hyde Park.
Tampa Walking ToursTake in the sights, explore the local restaurants and delve into the city on foot. The Ybor Chamber Visitor Information Center, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., offers information about guided walking tours of historic Ybor City.
Tampa, FL
AAA’s in-person hotel evaluations are unscheduled to ensure the inspector has an experience similar to that of members. To pass inspection, all hotels must meet the same rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality. These hotels receive a AAA Diamond designation that tells members what type of experience to expect.
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Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore2225 N Lois Ave. Tampa, FL 33607
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The Westin Tampa Bay7627 Courtney Campbell Cswy. Tampa, FL 33607
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352,957
Elevation
27 ft.
Sales Tax
Sales tax is 8.5 percent in Hillsborough and 7 percent in Pasco County. An accommodations tax is 6 percent in Hillsborough County and 5 percent in Pasco County.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(813) 231-6130; Sheriff (813) 247-8200
Fire (non-emergency)
(813) 274-7011
Hospitals
AdventHealth Carrollwood, (813) 932-2222; AdventHealth Tampa, (813) 971-6000; Memorial Hospital of Tampa, (813) 873-6400; Tampa General, (813) 844-7000.
Visitor Information
201 N. Franklin St., Suite 102 Tampa, FL 33602. Phone:(813)226-2752 or (800)448-2672
Air Travel
Commercial domestic and international flights entering Tampa land at Tampa International Airport (TPA). Several commercial airlines and private planes use St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Private and corporate planes have access to Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St. Petersburg and Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF) in Tampa.
Rental Cars
Hertz, which offers discounts to AAA members, is at the car rental center at Tampa International Airport, (813) 874-3232; St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, (727) 532-4801; and at St. Pete Beach, (727) 360-1631; or phone (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
Tampa's Amtrak station is at 601 N. Nebraska Ave. in downtown Tampa, behind historic Union Station. Daily service is offered; phone (813) 221-7600 or (800) 872-7245. Bus service to Union Station is available via HART routes 9, 12 and 400; phone (813) 254-4278.
Buses
Greyhound Lines Inc. is at 610 E. Polk St. in Tampa; phone (813) 229-2174.
Taxis
Major companies include United Cab Co., (813) 777-7777, and Yellow Cab Co., (813) 253-0121.
Public Transportation
HART serves Tampa and its immediate suburbs, including shopping malls and area attractions. Service also includes the TECO Line Streetcar System, which makes 11 stops along a 2.7-mile track between downtown Tampa and Ybor City. For HART bus and streetcar fares and schedules, phone (813) 254-4278.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
