Hillsborough district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Brandon

Brandon is a city in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States, home to about 103,483 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Lithia Springs Park (12 km), Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (16 km) and Lake Thonotosassa (17 km).

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Brandon, Florida
Brandon, Hillsborough district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brandon at a glance

Location
Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
Population
about 103,483
Coordinates
27.9378° N, 82.2859° W
Places within 50 km
56 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Brandon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brandon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brandon

105 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brandon. The closest is Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brandon

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brandon. The closest is Florida Aquarium (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Brandon

31 parks within 100 km of Brandon. The closest is Lithia Springs Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Brandon

17 museums within 100 km of Brandon. The closest is Tampa Bay History Center (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brandon

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brandon. The closest is Fort Foster State Historic Site (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Brandon

6 churches within 100 km of Brandon. The closest is Tampa Museum of Art (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Brandon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brandon
  2. 12 km Lithia Springs Park · park, Hillsborough
  3. 11 km Edward Medard Park and Reservoir · reservoir, Hillsborough
  4. 24 km Lake Thonotosassa · lake, Hillsborough
  5. 26 km Florida Aquarium · nature spot, Hillsborough
  6. 1 km Tampa Bay History Center · museum, Hillsborough
  7. 20 km Back to Brandon

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How to reach Brandon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brandon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17105Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1133Florida Aquarium (20 km)
    Parks1231Lithia Springs Park (12 km)
    Museums1017Tampa Bay History Center (20 km)
    Forts & heritage28Fort Foster State Historic Site (31 km)
    Churches26Tampa Museum of Art (22 km)
    Beaches & coast05Clam Bayou (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Caladesi Island (67 km)
    Treks11Tampa Riverwalk (21 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple of Florida (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Iron Mountain (87 km)
    Other attractions01Unconditional Surrender (90 km)

    Brandon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brandon?

    Lithia Springs Park (park, about 12 km), Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Lake Thonotosassa (lake, about 17 km), Florida Aquarium (nature spot, about 20 km), Tampa Bay History Center (museum, about 20 km), Alderman's Ford Park (park, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brandon?

    56 places on Spotwander: 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 10 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brandon?

    Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, about 16 km by road; Lake Thonotosassa (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Brandon?

    Florida Aquarium, about 20 km by road; Chito Branch Reserve (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Brandon?

    Lithia Springs Park, about 12 km by road; Alderman's Ford Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brandon?

    Start in Brandon, visit Lithia Springs Park, then Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, then Lake Thonotosassa, then Florida Aquarium, then Tampa Bay History Center, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brandon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Brandon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brandon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brandon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.