Attractions· theme-park
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Temple Crest, Tampa|$$$$
Busch Gardens pairs some of the country's most intense roller coasters — Iron Gwazi, SheiKra, Cheetah Hunt, and the launch coaster Phoenix Rising — with a legitimate zoo housing over 200 species. Ride the Serengeti Railway or book a Serengeti Safari truck tour to hand-feed giraffes on the 65-acre plain, then cool off on Congo River Rapids. Plan a full day; it's a 20-25 minute drive from downtown Tampa.
Why our team sends guests here
Go straight to Iron Gwazi at rope drop — the line triples by 11am, and weekday visits in the off-season can mean walk-on rides all day.
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Stay near Tampa
Book direct with the team that wrote this guide — no Airbnb-style service fees.
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