Local Area
Our complimentary shuttle service offers easy access to Tampa International Airport and the Westshore Business District. Visit any or all of the local attractions located within 20 minutes of the hotel, including Busch Gardens, Adventure Island Waterpark, Clearwater Beach, Port of Tampa, The Florida Aquarium, Raymond James Stadium, St. Pete Times Forum, Lowry Park Zoo, Ybor City and various golf courses.
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Area Attractions
MOSI - Museum of Science and Industry
Lowry Park Zoo
The Florida Aquarium
Adventure Island
Raymond james Stadium
Big Cat Rescue
St. John's Pass
Starlite Cruises
Yacht Starship Dining Cruises
Tarpon Springs
Vinoy Park
Shopping
International Plaza & Bay Street:
located 3.2 miles from The Westin Tampa Bay and adjacent to Tampa International Airport, sits one of the most distinctive shopping destinations of Florida's West Coast. Offerings include four fashionable department stores including the likes of Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, over 200 specialty shops, and Bay Street which houses a wide selection of dining and entertainment options such as The Capital Grille, Blue Martini, and Bar Louie.
Westshore Plaza:
Located 3.5 miles from The Westin Tampa Bay is one of Tampa's preferred shopping venues offering high end department stores such as Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's and an additional 120 specialty stores. Westshore Plaza also boasts distinctive dining and entertainment options which include Maggiano's, PF Chang's, and the Palm Restaurant.
Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Located just 5 miles from Raymond James Stadium, The Westin Tampa Bay is conveniently situated for all fans to enjoy the upcoming 2009 football season for our Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Rays:
Located within a short drive from the home of the reigning ALCS Champion Tampa Bay Rays, the Westin Tampa Bay welcomes all baseball fans to the area as the Rays look to build off least season's success and make a return to the World Series.
Tampa Bay Lightning:
Located approx 8 miles from the St. Pete Times Forum and home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, The Westin Tampa Bay is a great destination for all hockey fans when visiting the Bay area.
Yankees Spring Training:
Located approx 5 miles from George M. Steinbrenner Field and home of the New York Yankees spring training, The Westin Tampa Bay is a great destination for all fans when visiting the Bay area.
Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training:
Considering the Toronto Blue Jays have now been around for 25 years, it's fairly remarkable that the team has had only one spring-training site in team history: Grant Park in Dunedin. Grant Park is located about 15 miles from The Westin Tampa Bay.
Phillies Spring Training - Clearwater
Bright House Field is the home for the Phillies' spring training games. The ballpark is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 19, adjacent to Carpenter Field about 10 miles from The Westin Tampa Bay.
The Phillies have been training in Clearwater, FL since 1948. Carpenter Field, built in 1967, is used in Spring Training by the Phillies' major league and minor league players, a team in the Gulf Coast Rookie League and the Florida Instructional League.
The Outback Bowl:
A long standing New Year's Day tradition in the Bay area, the nationally televised Outback Bowl features some of college football's most storied conferences and schools in the annual matchup between the SEC and Big Ten.
Golf
Rocky Point Golf Course
4151 Dana Shores Dr
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 673-4316
Rocky Point is a fine public golf course facility conveniently located within 10 minute drive of the hotel.
Westchase Golf Course
11602 Westchase Golf Drive
Tampa, FL 33626
813-854-2331
Book tee times up to 30 days in advance online at www.westchasegc.com
Nationally known architect Lloyd Clifton designed the 6710-yard; par 72 course, which winds through natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads. Called "one of the most beautiful public-access courses in the Tampa Area", Westchase has earned a high rating from Golf Digest as well as a Great Value Award.
Business Districts
Westshore Business District:
Located within Tampa's principal business district, The Westin Tampa Bay offers convenient access to over 4,000 businesses occupying 11.6 million square feet of office space and 4.8 million square feet of retail space. Some of the major employers in the area include PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, Time Warner, New York Life Insurance, Progressive Insurance, T Rowe Price, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Amscot Financial, Amerigroup, and Continental Airlines.
Downtown Tampa:
Located approximately 8 miles from Tampa's downtown CBD, The Westin Tampa Bay is a short drive from the Bay Area's financial hub which features major institutions such as Bank of America, Wachovia, Fifth Third Bank, SunTrust, and M&I Bank and many other businesses concentrated in the financial services, legal, and consulting field occupying over 6.5 million square feet of office space. Within downtown Tampa you will also find the Tampa Convention Center, the Performing Arts Center, the Tampa Museum of Art, the St. Pete Times Forum, the Channelside District, the Florida Aquarium, and the Tampa Theatre.
Universities:
Hillsborough Community College
The Westin Tampa Bay is about 5 miles from the college.
University of South Florida
The Westin Tampa Bay is about 17 miles from the university.
University of Tampa
The Westin Tampa Bay is about 9 miles from the university.
Local Businesses:
Laser Spine Institute
LSI is located across the street from the Westin Tampa Bay.
IBM Corporation
IBM is located across the street from the Westin Tampa Bay.