hotels at bush gardens area
 

Can someone give me advice on where to stay in the Tampa area near Bush Gardens. We don't want to rent a car so it should be within wakling distance or have a shuttle service. Is bush gardens worth a visit. I have four children who all love big rides. Thank you

There is a very nice Embassy Suites within one mile of Busch Gardens on the University of South Florida campus. Your kids will love the rides.

If you don't want to spend a fortune try the red roof inn. You can walk to Busch Gardens and it won't break the bank. To find most hotels current rates go to travelocity.com, click hotel and type in Busch gardens in the area where you can select "near an attraction". You can even make your reservations online. I did last year for the first time and had no problems. <BR>As far as the park itself goes -- me and my husband (both mid 30's by the way) went last year and we will be going back this July. We have been to all the big Florida parks and I was suprised to find that I liked BGardens and Seaworld best. BG has a good combination of rides for the timid and the brave as well as interesting animals, beautiful grounds and interesting shows. Dress to get wet by the way. The water rides are the best way to stay cool and if you need an extra cooling soak but don't want to stand in line for the ride you can stand on the bridge that spans the rive ride. When the car comes down anyone standing on the bridge gets a royal soaking. Also, fyi, if you go to the Busch Gardens web site you will find that you can purchase their "funCard" for the same price as a one day one adult ticket (~$47)but it is good for a whole year, as often as you want to go back, except for two black out dates in April and again around Christmas. Hope this helps -- have fun!

You and your kids will love Busch, we are returning there (from England)for our 5th or 6th time with our 3 kids. <BR>We have stayed at various hotels, this time we are at Best Western all suites about $105, and is supposedly adjoining busch gdns. Have a good one.

try www.buschgardens.com and click on the Tampa location - gives preferred hotel information (some within walking distance) and prices include tickets to Busch Gardens.