Visit Ballast Point
Popular places to visit
Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Tampa Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
Top hotels in Ballast Point
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Great room
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, quick elevators, hot water & great pressure, comfy bed!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Good stay.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Amazing staff would love to come back again. Clean rooms. Great beach access and lots of stuff to do after dark.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Don CeSar
All great
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Jamar at the front desk was so helpful. Got us an uber and gave us some good recommendations where to eat. Very friendly .
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballast Point
Sun Bay South
While Sun Bay South isn't home to many top sights, MacDill Air Force Base and Picnic Island Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Davis Islands
While Davis Islands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Historic Hyde Park North
When in Historic Hyde Park North, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Tampa Riverwalk or Hyde Park Village.
Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southeast Tampa
Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
Ballast Point Travel Guide
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Raymond James Stadium
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
- Tampa Riverwalk
- John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
- University of Tampa
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park
- Florida State Fairgrounds
- MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Adventure Island
- International Plaza and Bay Street
- Upham Beach
- Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
