Hotel at a Glance: Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

The Tampa Riverwalk meanders through downtown Tampa, following the course of the Hillsborough River. This scenic path is lined with restaurants, high-end boutiques, and family attractions, including a steamship from World War II that’s open to the public seven days a week. Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel sits right along this stretch, providing easy access to waterfront dining and entertainment.

• Must-see nearby: The Florida Aquarium is home to thousands of species, including sand tiger sharks and the goliath grouper, which can weigh more than 300 pounds.
• Onsite dining: Riverfront outdoor patio at Ashley Street Grille, where you can enjoy blue-crab-stuffed grouper and filet mignon
• Social hour: On Wednesday and Friday nights, guests can sample wines rated 90+ by Wine Spectator for just $5.
• Recommended beaches: Miles of white-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in neighboring town of Clearwater Beach
Go swimming: The outdoor pool and pool deck have great views of the Hillsborough River.

Tampa, Florida: Sunny Days, Beaches, and Busch Gardens

Ranked America’s No. 5 best city for the outdoors by Forbes, Tampa is often unfairly overlooked by vacationers headed to Florida. Located 90 miles southwest of Orlando, Tampa enjoys sunny days two-thirds of the year. Locals make the most of the weather by hanging out in more than 165 city parks and on beaches that span some 2,200 acres. Roller coasters and exotic animals share real estate at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a 335-acre theme park in northeast Tampa designed to evoke the thrills of an African safari. Like a big cat sprinting after its prey, Cheetah Hunt—the park’s newest roller coaster—can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.

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