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Newly Expanded huge Indoor Museum and store. Outdoor Dinosaur Museum with over 150 life size dinosaurs. Visitors can also sift through sand in search of authentic fossils to take home in the Fossil Dig. Uncover a life size dinosaur skeleton in the Boneyard, cross into Deinoychus Island, learn at the indoor Prehistoric Museum, enter the Carnivore Boardwalk if you dare. Located right off Interstate 4, Exit 17 in Plant City. Hotel customers receive discounted ticket prices with guest room key.

One of the top 25 Festivals in the Nation. Typically the first 10 days of March. The Florida Strawberry Festival has been an annual fair to celebrate the new crop of Strawberries for over 75 years. The Festival includes Rides, Games, Livestock Competitions and of course Strawberry Shortcake. It also includes some of Country's largest acts performing live in concert. The Festival is an eleven day event that is generally held during the end of February and the Beginning of March each year.

The Nation's Second Largest Fly In. Watch everything from restored Warbirds to Experimental Aircraft to the new F22 Raptor. This annual event is generally held for the last week in March and into April. Please call for specific dates. Tickets may be purchased online or directly at the gate. Hotel has directions for guests that make our location one of the closest hotels to the event and with less traffic.

Visit one of Florida's Largest Farmers Markets. World Famous for is Strawberry Shortcakes, Strawberry Milkshakes and Strawberry Cookies. They also sell fresh produce and Florida friendly plants. Market has seasonal hours. Please contact for specific dates and times.

Part of the Plant City Parks and Recreation Complex Network of fields for soccer, baseball and softball. Tournaments held many times throughout the year. Please check Plant City Parks and Recreation website for most up to date calendar of events. Hotel is within walking distance to this facility.

Named the number one zoo in the entire USA. Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo has over 2000 animals in natural habitats including the Florida Manatee. Daily shows, rides and animal exhibits.

See more than 20,000 aquatic plants and marine animas from Florida and around the world including the rare and exotic leafy sea dragons from Australia. Known as one of the Top 5 "Kid Friendly Aquariums." Spans over 200,000 square feet of inside and 2.2 acres of outide aquatic fun.

Enjoy all of the famous Disney Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom. They also have two Water Parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

Universal Studios. Where Vacation Becomes Adventure. Jump into the action of your favorite movies and TV shows with rides and attractions for all ages.

Busch Gardens is Tampa's Largest Theme Park. Taking you into the World of the Safari. It is packed with some of the largest Thrill Rides in the Country, Shows, Animal Attractions and Up Close Adventures.

Museum of Science and Industry. Experience the largest science center in the Southeast. The museum houses a 74 mph Hurricane Simulator, Revolving Exhibits from around the world and a five story tall IMAX Dome Theater showing documentary and major motion pictures.

Ybor City is considered Tampa's Latin Quarter with roasted Cuban Coffee in the morning and rhythms of Latin music late into the night. Channelside District contains upscale dining, entertainment, The Florida Aquarium and the Port of Tampa Tampa Times Forum is the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Team as well as some of the top rated concerts in the country

The Randy Larson Fourplex is a top rated sports complex with multiple fields for both Baseball and Softball. Under the Plant City Parks and Recreation Department, the tournament schedules can be found on their website.

The Plant City Stadium is part of the Plant City Parks and Recreation Department. It is a multipurpose facility that is used year around. It was originally built for Spring Training of the Cincinnati Reds. Currently, it is the home of the International Softball Federation but also hosts concerts, religious conventions, events and the annual Plant City Fouth of July Celebration.