If you're spending a while in Tampa, University of South Florida is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This modern university is one of many attractions that'll keep you busy here. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Florida State Fairgrounds, and Adventure Island are also ready to be explored nearby.

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Palazzo Lakeside Hotel

$139

per person

Jan 9 - Jan 13

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)

8.2/10 Very Good! (5,210 reviews)

Too late for check in

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach

Vilano Beach

$223

per person

Jan 9 - Jan 13

found 2 days ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)

8.8/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)

The room was clean and love the fact has a varanda. The staff was absolutely amazing and lovely. We came from Palm Beach Gardens and had amazing time . We definitely will be back soon with the kids .

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Summerville Vacation Homes by Columbia Management

$1,256

per person

Dec 26 - Jan 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)

Exactly what we needed for our stay in Disney. Was first time we have stayed off property and besides not getting in to the park early, this place was great. It rained on us every day at the park and was nice to be able to through our jacket in the dryer! On negative i will say is the washer and dryer was loud HA! But other than that place had everythign we needed. Oh and fyi this place was not 3 bed rooms. It was 4! Maybe because it didtn have a bathroom? Not sure but was 4 bedroom 3 and half bath. HA kids liked havign there own rooms with own bathrooms. And so did I! Was thankful we was not crammed on an on park hotel with one room and one bathroom! Had 2 masters with Kings, one upstairs one down, and then the other 2 rooms was up stairs with one being two twins with bathroom then the other room was just a bunk. Would stay here again for sure.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Reviews of University of South Florida

4.3

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

476

4 - Good

301

3 - Okay

115

2 - Disappointing

14

1 - Terrible

22

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One cool day we visited the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) at USF. Planetarium was great. Exhibits were fun but geared to middle school ages.

5/5 - Excellent

Susan

Yuengling Arena is a great venue for women's basketball.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Family & Friends Weekend at USF.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you're going for a campus tour make sure you use the entrance road indicated on email directions from the tour organizers. There are two entrance roads and if you use the one not shown you will find yourself going in circles looking for the visitor center. Following signs to the administration building will require you to turn left, but to find the visitor center (which is not listed or shown on the maps for campus signs) requires you to turn right.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Didn't Get To See much Of Anything Rained The Whole Time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My husband had appointments at Moffitt Cancer Center and Moffitt McKinley so the Wingate was very convenient.

Popular places to visit

Museum of Science and Industry

Hands-on, interactive exhibits help you experience the science in everything, from the workings of the human body to natural disasters, space exploration and drones.

Adventure Island

Experience a thrilling combination of gravity, water and state-of-the art rides and slides at this water park for all ages.

Lettuce Lake Park

Enjoy the great outdoors at this huge city park with wildlife, nature trails, a play area and canoeing on the water.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Varsity Tennis Courts

Catch an event at Varsity Tennis Courts during your trip to Tampa. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

USF Baseball Stadium

Catch an event at USF Baseball Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.