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Tampa, Florida Hotel near Hard Rock Casino and Top Attractions

Located just eight miles from downtown Tampa and 13 miles from Tampa International Airport, Country Inn & Suites Brandon, Florida Hotel near the Ford Amphitheater is the perfect place to stay during your next vacation. Our Tampa, Florida hotel's location puts guests within easy access of several exciting attractions, such as Adventure Island, Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, Ybor City Museum State Park and the Hard Rock Casino. The Country Inn is also just six miles from the Port of Tampa, where all of the major cruise lines arrive and depart. With fabulous amenities and a central location, this Brandon hotel near TPA offers both comfort and convenience to all guests.

Attractions near our Tampa, Florida hotel include:

  • Adventure Island
    Adventure Island, a 30-acre island full of fun-in-the-sun activities, is the perfect place to cool off during a hot summer day.
    (813) 987-5600
    4500 E Bougainvillea Ave
    Tampa, FL 33617
    8.4 miles from hotel
  • Busch Gardens
    One of the most popular attractions in Tampa, Busch Gardens features a world-class zoo and some of the fastest roller coasters in the Southeast.
    (888) 800-5447
    10001 N McKinley Dr
    Tampa, FL 33612
    14.5 miles from hotel
  • Regency Square 20 AMC Theatres
    To relax and enjoy an evening or afternoon movie, visit Regency Square Cinema in Brandon, Florida.
    (813) 653-3747
    2496 W Brandon Blvd
    Brandon, FL 33619
    0.8 miles from hotel
  • Florida Aquarium
    The Florida Aquarium offers an interesting and educational look into the intricacies of Florida's unique ecosystems.
    (813) 273-4042
    701 Channelside Dr
    Tampa, FL 33602
    9.2 miles from hotel
  • Hard Rock Casino
    Try your luck at this massive casino, one of the most popular spots in all of Florida.
    (813) 621-1302
    5223 Orient Rd
    Tampa, FL 33610
    4.5 miles from hotel
  • Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
    Fun for the whole family, this museum features exhibits on a variety of interesting scientific topics, including health and weather. Be sure to catch a movie in the IMAX theater.
    (813) 987-6000
    4801 E Fowler Ave
    Tampa, Florida 33617
    13.2 miles from hotel
  • Shopping in Tampa and Brandon
    • Brandon Crossing
      10065 E Adamo Dr
      Tampa, FL 33619
      0.3 miles from hotel
    • Plaza at Brandon Town Center
      187 Brandon Town Center Dr
      Brandon, FL 33511
      0.8 miles from hotel
    • Westfield Mall
      459 Brandon Town Center
      Brandon FL 33511
      1.9 miles from hotel
  • St Pete Times Forum
    This local arena hosts a variety of events, including concerts and Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games.
    (813) 301-6600
    401 Channelside Dr
    Tampa, Florida 33602
    9.3 miles from hotel
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is just a short drive from our hotel. Be sure to catch an exciting NFL game during your stay.
    (813) 870-2700
    4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
    Tampa, FL 33607
    14.8 miles from hotel
  • Tampa Bay CVB
    The Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide you with your perfect vacation itinerary for exploring the area.
    (813) 223-1111
    401 E Jackson St
    Tampa, FL 33602
    8 miles from hotel
  • Ybor City Museum State Park
    This state park displays permanent exhibits in honor of Ybor City's founder, Vicente Martinez Ybor, and of the cigar industry and social clubs of the city.
    (813) 247-6323
    1818 E 9th Ave
    Tampa, FL 33605
    8.4 miles from hotel

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Directions from Tampa International Airport

Exit airport, follow signs to SR Hwy 60 East and to I-275 North. Exit right unto ramp to I-275 North, Continue until it merges into I-4. Exit right onto ramp I-4 East. Stay on I-4 East to I-75. Exit right unto I-75 South. Follow I-75 South to Exit 257 right. First light after exit, turn left (Falkenburg Rd.). Cross Palm River Road, and the hotel will be on right side on corner of Falkenburg Rd and Palm River Rd.

Up-Coming Concerts:

  • Ford Amphitheater:  
    • REO Speedwagon & Styx, October 30, 2009
  • St. Pete Times Forum:
    • Smokey Robinson Ice Tribute, November 11, 2009
NFL Football - Buccaneers Home Schedule:
Raymond James Stadium:
  • New Orleans, November 22, 2009
  • New York Jets, December 13, 2009
  • Atlanta Falcons, January 3, 2010
USF Bulls College Football Home Schedule:
  • Louisville, November 21, 2009
  • Miami (FL), November 28, 2009

About Tampa

Recognized as one of the nation's fastest growing cities, Tampa is a bustling port town that boasts multi-ethnic diversity and a revitalized downtown waterfront. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along Bayshore Boulevard, dubbed the "world's largest sidewalk;" or wander the quaint streets of Ybor City, once known as the "cigar capital of the world" and now a city-within-a-city offering Latin shops, ethnic restaurants, art galleries, and nightclubs. Local attractions include the 300-acre, Africa-themed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Theme Park, and the Lowry Park Zoo, ranked among the top four zoos in the country. The Florida Aquarium is always a hit with the kids, and the Henry B. Plant Museum, formerly the site of the old Tampa Bay Hotel, is an historic national landmark. The Tampa Museum of Art features the Southeast's largest collection of Greek and Roman art, not to mention an outstanding 20th-century American collection. As for sports, the NFL's Buccaneers and the NHL's Lightning both call Tampa Bay home, and several major league baseball teams also come to Tampa for spring training.

Did you know?

Here's a tasty tidbit for all the sandwich snobs out there: Rumor has it the Cubano was born right here in Tampa - Ybor City, to be exact - back in the early 1900s when hungry immigrant workers queued up in droves for their daily dose of pickles, salami, roast pork, ham, and Swiss stuffed between two pieces of bread. Today, most locals claim Alessi Bakery & Deli on West Cyprus is the best place on the planet to score an authentic Cubano.

Nearby Attractions

Tampa Bay CVB Ice Sports Forum Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Florida State Fair Westfield Mall Port of Tampa Channelsidetampa.com Eastbay Raceway Park Tampa Convention Center Busch Gardens Adventure Island Lowry Park Zoo Hillsborough River State Park Raymond James Stadium Museum of Science and Industry Florida Aquarium

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