Let The Inn at Little Harbor be your gateway to an unforgettable Tampa Bay adventure. Whether you’re planning a weeklong family vacation or just have a few hours to kill between meetings, we offer easy access to the best attractions and fun things to do on Florida’s west coast.

One of the things that makes Tampa such a great place to visit is the colorful variety of attractions and fun things to see and do. Whether you're in the mood for a museum, looking for family adventure at Busch Gardens or just seeking some time to relax on our private hotel beach, it's all waiting for you right here on the shores of Tampa Bay.

To help with your planning, we’ve put together a list of our favorite Tampa Bay attractions and things to do:

manatee viewing center

​The Manatee Viewing Center has been one of the best places in the world to see manatees for more than 25 years. Since the building of the Tampa Electric Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, Florida, people have been seeing manatees appear in the discharge canal of the power station. Here in this canal is where these splendid aquatic animals seek warm waters when Tampa Bay waters cool below about 68 degrees in the winter months of November through April.

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5.0 mi

florida aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is located in downtown Tampa, FL and ranks among the leading aquariums in the United States. Fun things to see and do at the Florida Aquarium include the Explore A Shore outdoor water fun area, Wild Dolphin Ecotour, the Swim with the Fishes activity, and the Penguins exhibit. All in all, you'll be able to see more than 20,000 aquatic animals and plant forms from around the world.

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20 miles

tampa museum of art

The Tampa Museum of Art in Downtown Tampa, Florida offers a world-class collection specializing in 20th-century fine art and ancient Greek, Etruscan & Roman Antiquities. Housed in a spectacular new $33 million building by architect Stanley Saitowitz which was erected in 2006, the Tampa Museum of Art offers one of America's most spectacular art collections and spaces for viewing.

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20 miles

museum of science & industry

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Florida offers over 400,000 square feet of interactive activities and hands-on learning opportunities revolving around science, an IMAX theater and a planetarium. The southeastern United States' largest center for science, the 450 exhibits include ways to learn about ecosystems, weather conditions, the human body and the planets and stars. 

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25 miles

lowry zoo

The Lowry Zoo in Tampa, Florida is a local gem that has been nationally recognized for its splendid facilities and programs. Named the #1 Zoo in the United States by readers of Parents Magazine, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is home a wondrous array of fascinating creatures on 56 sprawling acres.

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25 miles

busch gardens tampa bay

Busch Gardens Tampa offers an African safari experience filled with amusement park rides, roller coasters, entertainment, live stage shows and dining in Florida. You can see more than 3,000 animals at Busch Gardens Tampa and have a face-to-face encounter with orangutans at the Jungala exhibit or go roaring down the Kumba roller coaster. 

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25 miles

salvador dali museum

The Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida was built around the collection of A. Reynolds Morse and his wife Eleanor Reese, who assembled the world's largest private collection of Salvador Dali's work. Celebrating more than 25 years in Florida, the Salvador Dali Museum offers a rare look at the Surrealist master's art plus the work of other modern artists like Joan Miró and André Masson. 

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30 miles

annual tampa events

nearby dining

Find out what’s on in Tampa Bay during your visit. From professional sports to food & wine events to boat shows and charity events, there are plenty of chances to get out and join our friendly Tampa locals at play.
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Tampa Bay Farmer’s Markets (every weekend)
Festival of Chocolate (January)
New York Yankees Spring Training (February - March)
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball (April – September)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football (September – November)

​Sunset Grill & Hooks (on property)
The Fish House (2 miles) – Lunch and dinner, Thursday - Sunday
Ybor Grill (3 miles) – Lunch and dinner only, Cuban theme
Latitudes Apollo (6 miles) - Lunch and dinner
Circles Bar and Grill (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner, waterfront seating
Salty Shamrock (8 miles) – Lunch and dinner
Old Castle Restaurant (8 miles) - Lunch and dinner, German Theme
Applebees Neighborhood Grill (10 miles) – Lunch, dinner, happy hour, late night