Bull Country (USF Area) Guidebook

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Bull Country (USF Area) Guidebook

Main Stays

Important places and institutions commonly visited for business, education, or fun! All places listed are no more than a 15-minute drive.
The University of South Florida, "Bull Country", is the heart of Central Tampa! Many of you may be visiting as (or families of) prospective students. I'm a USF Alumni myself and really enjoyed all USF had to offer. I've included some of the main landmarks on Campus.
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University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler Ave
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The University of South Florida, "Bull Country", is the heart of Central Tampa! Many of you may be visiting as (or families of) prospective students. I'm a USF Alumni myself and really enjoyed all USF had to offer. I've included some of the main landmarks on Campus.
Moffitt Cancer Center is located on USF Campus and is a major research institution that is constantly expanding. "Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, has made a lasting commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer, working tirelessly in the areas of patient care, research and education to advance one step further in fighting this disease. Moffitt Cancer Center is a not-for-profit institution. It includes private patient rooms, the Southeast’s largest Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, outpatient treatment programs, the Moffitt Research Center, Moffitt Cancer Center at International Plaza, and Moffitt Cancer Center Screening and Prevention. Despite the fact that only one faculty member of the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition provides direct patient care at Moffitt Cancer Center, we continue to have a solid relationship by providing advanced outpatient consultations for their patients and elective rotations for our fellow trainees as part of the training curriculum."
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Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
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Moffitt Cancer Center is located on USF Campus and is a major research institution that is constantly expanding. "Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, has made a lasting commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer, working tirelessly in the areas of patient care, research and education to advance one step further in fighting this disease. Moffitt Cancer Center is a not-for-profit institution. It includes private patient rooms, the Southeast’s largest Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, outpatient treatment programs, the Moffitt Research Center, Moffitt Cancer Center at International Plaza, and Moffitt Cancer Center Screening and Prevention. Despite the fact that only one faculty member of the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition provides direct patient care at Moffitt Cancer Center, we continue to have a solid relationship by providing advanced outpatient consultations for their patients and elective rotations for our fellow trainees as part of the training curriculum."
Activated in 1972, the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level 1 Facility. JAHVH is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care. JAHVH consists of five Veterans Health Administration facilities located in Tampa, New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Lakeland and Brooksville, serving four counties in Central Florida. It is a part of the Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN) 8 that also includes facilities in Orlando, Gainesville, Lake City, Bay Pines, West Palm Beach, Miami, and Puerto Rico. AFFILIATIONS The Tampa VA hospital is affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (Health Sciences Center) in North Tampa, developing a unique and close professional relationship. The hospital is connected both physically and functionally to the university. Tampa provides training to 183 USF residents and fellows, offering residency training in all major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. The hospital is also a training site for medical, nursing (more than 400), and other health care professional students.
Veterans Hospital
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Activated in 1972, the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level 1 Facility. JAHVH is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care. JAHVH consists of five Veterans Health Administration facilities located in Tampa, New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Lakeland and Brooksville, serving four counties in Central Florida. It is a part of the Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN) 8 that also includes facilities in Orlando, Gainesville, Lake City, Bay Pines, West Palm Beach, Miami, and Puerto Rico. AFFILIATIONS The Tampa VA hospital is affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (Health Sciences Center) in North Tampa, developing a unique and close professional relationship. The hospital is connected both physically and functionally to the university. Tampa provides training to 183 USF residents and fellows, offering residency training in all major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. The hospital is also a training site for medical, nursing (more than 400), and other health care professional students.

Sightseeing

Major sites and attractions for families and individuals! All places listed are no more than a 15-minute drive.
Busch Gardens Tampa is a 335-acre wildlife animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and is the 2nd largest park in terms of attendance behind SeaWorld Orlando.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley Drive
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Busch Gardens Tampa is a 335-acre wildlife animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and is the 2nd largest park in terms of attendance behind SeaWorld Orlando.
Adventure Island is a water park located northeast of Tampa, Florida, across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions. The park opened on June 7, 1980, and is part of SeaWorld Entertainment.
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10001 McKinley Dr
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Adventure Island is a water park located northeast of Tampa, Florida, across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The park features 30 acres of water rides, dining, and other attractions. The park opened on June 7, 1980, and is part of SeaWorld Entertainment.
Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is one of Hillsborough County's most visited parks. More than half of the park’s property lies in the natural floodplain of the Hillsborough River, consisting of a hardwood swamp forest. The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods plant communities. The park features wooded picnic areas and playgrounds, a 1.25-mile paved exercise trail and 3,500-foot boardwalk with an observation tower provides scenic views of the Hillsborough River. Park ranger and volunteer-led nature education tours are available on weekends. Canoe and kayaks rentals provide up-close encounters with a variety of aquatic birds and wildlife. Canoeing and Kayaking Canoes and kayaks can be rented on site at the park's entry station. See other locations. Rentals & Fees Local rental (one park) for up to four hours: $25 Hourly fee for each additional hour: $10 *Fees include tax LOCATION: 6920 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33637 HOURS Spring/Summer: 8 AM to 7 PM Fall/Winter: 8 AM to 6 PM CONTACT (813) 987-6204 ENTRANCE FEE $2 per vehicle. Up to 8 people per vehicle. Rentals are extra.
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Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher Ave
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Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is one of Hillsborough County's most visited parks. More than half of the park’s property lies in the natural floodplain of the Hillsborough River, consisting of a hardwood swamp forest. The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods plant communities. The park features wooded picnic areas and playgrounds, a 1.25-mile paved exercise trail and 3,500-foot boardwalk with an observation tower provides scenic views of the Hillsborough River. Park ranger and volunteer-led nature education tours are available on weekends. Canoe and kayaks rentals provide up-close encounters with a variety of aquatic birds and wildlife. Canoeing and Kayaking Canoes and kayaks can be rented on site at the park's entry station. See other locations. Rentals & Fees Local rental (one park) for up to four hours: $25 Hourly fee for each additional hour: $10 *Fees include tax LOCATION: 6920 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33637 HOURS Spring/Summer: 8 AM to 7 PM Fall/Winter: 8 AM to 6 PM CONTACT (813) 987-6204 ENTRANCE FEE $2 per vehicle. Up to 8 people per vehicle. Rentals are extra.
John B. Sargeant, Sr. Memorial Park, 12856 U.S. Highway 301 North, is best known for boating access to the Hillsborough River. Downriver, the Hillsborough River State Canoe Trail winds through a jungle of hardwood trees, lilies and birds. Upstream, the river widens to flow through the broad hardwood swamp known as the Seventeen Runs. In 1989, Flint Creek Park was renamed in memory of John B. Sargeant, Sr., who served as a member of the Hillsborough River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Park activities and features include a small boat ramp, picnicking, boardwalk, and fishing. Amenities Boardwalk Boat Ramp Fishing Pets Allowed Picnic Tables Restrooms LOCATION 12702 US Highway 301 N. Thonotosassa, FL 33592 HOURS Fall / Winter 8 AM to 6 PM Spring / Summer 8 AM to 8 PM CONTACT (813) 987-6208 ENTRANCE FEE $2 per vehicle. Up to 8 people per vehicle.
John B Sargeant Sr Park
12702 US-301
John B. Sargeant, Sr. Memorial Park, 12856 U.S. Highway 301 North, is best known for boating access to the Hillsborough River. Downriver, the Hillsborough River State Canoe Trail winds through a jungle of hardwood trees, lilies and birds. Upstream, the river widens to flow through the broad hardwood swamp known as the Seventeen Runs. In 1989, Flint Creek Park was renamed in memory of John B. Sargeant, Sr., who served as a member of the Hillsborough River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Park activities and features include a small boat ramp, picnicking, boardwalk, and fishing. Amenities Boardwalk Boat Ramp Fishing Pets Allowed Picnic Tables Restrooms LOCATION 12702 US Highway 301 N. Thonotosassa, FL 33592 HOURS Fall / Winter 8 AM to 6 PM Spring / Summer 8 AM to 8 PM CONTACT (813) 987-6208 ENTRANCE FEE $2 per vehicle. Up to 8 people per vehicle.