Fun for Singles, Couples and the Whole Family.

For more vacation fun, visit these popular Tampa and Sarasota theme parks, museums, shopping centers and beaches within an hour's drive from the Ben Sutton Golf School. You'll need to arrange your own transportation to visit these destinations. For more local attractions, visit the Tampa Bay Visitors Bureau web site.

Theme Parks

Adventure Island
Water park featuring 18 water rides and attractions. Hours: Mon-Sun Mid-March-Labor Day; Weekends only through the end of Oct. Located 32 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 43 minutes.

10001 McKinley Drive
Tampa
(813) 987-5000
http://www.adventureisland.com

Busch Gardens
Offers animal exhibits, rides and live entertainment. Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30 am-6 PM. Located 32 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 43 minutes.

3605 Bougainvillea
Tampa
(800) 372-1797
(813) 987-5082
http://www.buschgardens.com

Dinosaur World, Inc.
Offers over 150 life-size dinosaur exhibits. Hours: Mon-Sun 9 AM-dusk. Located 32 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 37 minutes.

5145 Harvey Tew Road
Plant City
(813) 717-9685
http://www.dinoworld.net

The Florida Aquarium
Offers exhibits with over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals. Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30 AM-5 PM. Located 27 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 37 minutes.

701 Channelside Drive
Tampa
(800) 353-4741
(813) 273-4000
http://www.flaquarium.org

Lowry Park Zoo
Offers exhibits of more than 1600 animals in natural habitats. Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30 AM-5 PM. Located 31 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 44 minutes.

1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa
(813) 935-8552
http://www.lowryparkzoo.com

Royal Conquest Pirate Cruise
Take a two hour cruise aboard a replica pirate ship. Hours: Mon-Tues 2 PM and sunset departures; Closed Tue. Located 41 miles west of the school. Approximate travel time is 58 minutes.

140 Boardwalk Place West
Madeira Beach
(727) 392-7090
http://www.royalconquestpiratecruise.com

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Offers acres of gardens and nature trails with jungle animal exhibits. Hours: Located 37 miles south of the school. Approximate travel time is 50 minutes.

3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota
(877) 861-6547
(941) 355-1112
http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com

Shopping Attractions

Old Hyde Park Village
Features 60 shops, restaurants and theaters in an outdoor setting. Hours: Open daily. Located 30 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 42 minutes.

748 South Village Circle
Tampa
(813) 251-3500
http://www.oldhydeparkvillage.com

Saks Fifth Avenue
Offers designer collection and private label designs in women’s and menswear. Located 29 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 43 minutes.

258 Westshore Plaza
Tampa
(813) 371-5100

Museum Attractions

Florida International Museum
This Smithsonian Affiliate is home to the John F. Kennedy collection. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM; Sun 12 PM-5 PM, last admission at 4 PM. Located 38 miles west of the school. Approximate travel time is 53 minutes.

100 Second Street North
St. Petersburg
(727) 822-3693
http://www.floridamuseum.org

Museum of Science & Industry
The largest science center in the southwestern United States. Hours: Opens Mon-Sun 9 AM. Located 30 miles of the school. Approximate travel time is 38 minutes.

4801 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa
(813) 987-6100
http://www.mosi.org/

St. Petersburg Museum of History
Four galleries with over 55 exhibits including an 1870 general store and 1913 trolley car. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM; Sun 1 PM-5 PM. Located 39 miles west of the school. Approximate travel time is 59 minutes.

335 Second Avenue NE
St. Petersburg
(727) 894-1052
http://www.stpetemuseumofhistory.org/

Tampa Museum of Art
Offers twentieth-century and contemporary art as well as a collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. Hours: Tue-Sat 10 AM-5 PM; Third Thur 10 am-8 PM; Sun 11 AM-5 PM; Closed Mon. Located 27 miles north of the school. Approximate travel time is 36 minutes.

600 N Ashley Drive
Tampa
(813) 274-8130
http://www.tampamuseum.com

Salvador Dali Museum
Features the works by artist Salvador Dali. Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 AM-5:30 PM; Thur open until 8 PM; Sun 12-5:30 PM. Located 37 miles west of the school. Approximate travel time is 51 minutes.

1000 Third Street South
St. Petersburg
(727) 823-3767
http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org

Beaches

Bahia Beach
Located 9 miles from the school. Take 674 West to 41 north, first traffic light is Shell Point Road. Follow the signs for Bahia Beach.

Siesta Key
Located in Sarasota, Siesta Key is one of the most beautiful beaches with white sugar sand. Approximate travel time is 45 minutes. Take I-75 South to SR 72 (Exit 37) to midnight Pass Road.

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