Wyndham Tampa Westshore

Play like a pirate – or watch the Buccaneers play.

Tampa has many activities that will please the young or the young at heart. Our area boasts professional sport teams, world-class museums, an aquarium, theme parks and beaches that have been named the best in North America. When you stay at the Wyndham Tampa Westshore Hotel, you can watch the cruise ships sail in to the Port of Tampa – there's no site quite like it. See the Buccaneers play at Raymond James Stadium, or visit the home ice for the Lightning. Stop by Tropicana Field where the Rays play each summer. If you are visiting in the spring, head to a Yankees or Phillies spring training game. Kids and thrill-seekers of all ages will love Busch Gardens and their famous roller coasters. No Florida vacation would be complete without a visit to the world famous beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater. If shopping is your idea of having great fun, there are two world-class shopping centers within minutes from the hotel. Walk to Westshore Plaza and enjoy a movie, dinner at PF Changs, then shop at Macy's or Saks. Remember, our complimentary shuttle will take you anywhere within three miles of the hotel – including International Plaza for a visit to Nordstrom, Dillards, Neiman Marcus or to have dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

Arts & Cultural

Salvador Dali Museum

The largest and most comprehensive collection of Dali's work in the United States.

Tampa Museum of Art

This new museum provides the region with world-class traveling exhibitions.

Points of Interest

The Florida Aquarium

One of the country's first family-friendly aquariums with many interactive programs.

Fort Desoto State Park

Home of what Fodor's calls the #1 beach in North America. A historic fort and great camping just round out the fun.

Glazer Children's Museum

Designed to inspire the whole family by creating learning opportunities around both play and discovery.

Lowery Park Zoo

It's been rated the #1 zoo in the United States and it's just 15 minutes from the hotel.

Museum of Science and Industry

Enjoy more than 450 exhibits, a planetarium and an Imax theater. Since their special exhibits are constantly changing, there is always something new to see.

Tampa Bay Beaches

Lovely flat beaches with smooth soft sand and cool water await you at these relaxing options. They've earned the distinction of being the best in North America.

This state-of-the-art venue is an interactive museum that explores the history of the Bay Area. Stop by the Columbia Restaurant if you're feeling hungry.

Shopping

WestShore Plaza

This huge mall has tons of great stores and wonderful restaurants. Shop for shoes, fashion, books, jewelry and so much more.

International Plaza

This is your choice for upscale shopping and dining.

Old Hyde Park Village

This is a lovely, historic shopping area with lots of specialty stores and boutiques for you to explore.

Citrus Park Mall

Over 150 stores and a sprawling movie complex for you to enjoy.

Prime Outlets

Get some great bargains at this huge designer outlet complex.

Sports & Amusement

Busch Garden Tampa Bay

Experience up-close encounters with amazing animals, take an unforgettable safari across the Serengeti Plains, test your courage on pulse-pounding coasters, or catch live entertainment all year long.

Raymond James Stadium

This is the place to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle it out and see specialty events too.

St. Pete Times Forum

This is the home of the Tampa Bay Lightening, where they create some fire on the ice. Plus, it's a great place to see the rodeo, concerts, NCAA events, and more.

Steinbrenner Field

This outdoor ballpark is home to world-class New York Yankees spring training and the Tampa Yankees too.

Tropicana Field

Located in St. Petersburg, this is the place to see the Tampa Bay Rays throw some heat in the air-conditioned comfort.

Dining

Bern's Steakhouse

Since 1956 this Tampa landmark has taken great pride in using only the highest quality steaks that are painstakingly dry-aged and hand-cut to order. Of course, they're charcoal broiled perfection.

Charley's Steak House

Family-owned and operated since 1974, this restaurant is in walking distance from the hotel. They offer a fabulous menu with three-year-old USDA prime and choice Angus beef.

Jimbo's Pit BBQ

Family-owned and operated for over 33 years. They offer some of the finest chicken and ribs below the Mason-Dixon Line. It's just one mile from the hotel.

Maggionio's Little Italy

This upscale Italian eatery serves great fare and is walking distance from the hotel.

Local Events

January

Outback Bowl: The Outback Bowl is a New Year's Day college football game matching the best of the teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference.

February

Gasparilla Pirate Festival: Named for the famous Spanish pirate Jose Gaspar. A giant parade and fireworks are the center pieces of this 14-day event.

Florida State Fair: This annual Fair is a salute to the state's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days.

May

Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races: Each boat is 45 feet long, from head to tail. Twenty paddlers sit side-by-side in 10 rows. A drummer sits in the back to keep pace. There's no thrill like it on dry land.