Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
Places to visit near Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk is a town in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States, home to about 14,087 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks and 7 museums. The must-see places are Lithia Springs Park (3 km), Chito Branch Reserve (5 km) and C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (8 km).
Fish Hawk at a glance
- Location
- Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
- Population
- about 14,087
- Coordinates
- 27.8506° N, 82.2109° W
- Places within 50 km
- 49 (49 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 Fish Hawk
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fish Hawk: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lithia Springs ParkParks · HillsboroughMust-see
- Chito Branch ReserveWildlife · HillsboroughMust-see
- C.W. Bill Young Regional ReservoirLakes & Dams · HillsboroughMust-see
- Alderman's Ford ParkParks · HillsboroughMust-see
- Edward Medard Park and ReservoirLakes & Dams · HillsboroughMust-see
- Alafia River ReserveWildlife · PolkMust-see
- Mulberry Phosphate MuseumMuseums · PolkMust-see
- Lake ThonotosassaLakes & Dams · HillsboroughMust-see
- Florida AquariumWildlife · HillsboroughMust-see
- Tampa Bay History CenterMuseums · HillsboroughMust-see
- Mulberry ParkParks · PolkMust-see
- Christina LakeLakes & Dams · PolkMust-see
More places near Fish Hawk
- Ballast Point Park · park · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tampa Riverwalk · trek · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Glazer Children's Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · park · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Henry B. Plant Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tampa Museum of Art · church · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Robles Park · park · Hillsborough · ~35 km · Must-see
- Fred Ball Park · park · Hillsborough · ~36 km · Must-see
- Busch Gardens Tampa · park · Hillsborough · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kelly Lake · lake · Polk · ~37 km · Must-see
- University of South Florida Riverfront Park · park · Hillsborough · ~37 km · Must-see
- Museum of Science & Industry · museum · Hillsborough · ~37 km · Must-see
Things to see near Fish Hawk, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fish Hawk
137 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fish Hawk. The closest is C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir · lake · Hillsborough · ~8 km · Must-see
- Edward Medard Park and Reservoir · lake · Hillsborough · ~12 km · Must-see
- Lake Thonotosassa · lake · Hillsborough · ~30 km · Must-see
- Christina Lake · lake · Polk · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kelly Lake · lake · Polk · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lettuce Lake Regional Park · lake · Hillsborough · ~37 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fish Hawk
33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fish Hawk. The closest is Chito Branch Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Chito Branch Reserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~5 km · Must-see
- Alafia River Reserve · sanctuary · Polk · ~23 km · Must-see
- Florida Aquarium · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~32 km · Must-see
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~39 km · Must-see
- Blackwater Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hollis Gardens · sanctuary · Polk · ~42 km · Must-see
Parks near Fish Hawk
30 parks within 100 km of Fish Hawk. The closest is Lithia Springs Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Lithia Springs Park · park · Hillsborough · ~3 km · Must-see
- Alderman's Ford Park · park · Hillsborough · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mulberry Park · park · Polk · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ballast Point Park · park · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · park · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Robles Park · park · Hillsborough · ~35 km · Must-see
Museums near Fish Hawk
18 museums within 100 km of Fish Hawk. The closest is Mulberry Phosphate Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.
- Mulberry Phosphate Museum · museum · Polk · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tampa Bay History Center · museum · Hillsborough · ~32 km · Must-see
- Glazer Children's Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Henry B. Plant Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Museum of Science & Industry · museum · Hillsborough · ~37 km · Must-see
- Sulphur Spring · museum · Hillsborough · ~38 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Fish Hawk
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fish Hawk. The closest is Fort Foster State Historic Site (42 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Foster State Historic Site · fort · Hillsborough · ~42 km · Must-see
- The Historic Baynard House · fort · Polk · ~60 km · Must-see
- Tocobaga Midden · fort · Pinellas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site · fort · Manatee · ~61 km · Must-see
- Portavant Mound · fort · Manatee · ~68 km · Must-see
- Bay Pines Marina · fort · Pinellas · ~68 km · Must-see
Churches near Fish Hawk
6 churches within 100 km of Fish Hawk. The closest is Tampa Museum of Art (34 km). Best time: year-round.
- Tampa Museum of Art · church · Hillsborough · ~34 km · Must-see
- Annie Pfeiffer Chapel · church · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle · church · Pinellas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Saint Andrews Memorial Chapel · church · Pinellas · ~75 km · Must-see
- Sarasota Baptist Church · church · Sarasota · ~82 km · Must-see
- Union Congregational Church · church · Highlands · ~94 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Fish Hawk
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.
- Start in Fish Hawk
- 3 km Lithia Springs Park · park, Hillsborough
- 11 km Edward Medard Park and Reservoir · reservoir, Hillsborough
- 9 km Alderman's Ford Park · park, Hillsborough
- 10 km C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir · reservoir, Hillsborough
- 3 km Chito Branch Reserve · nature spot, Hillsborough
- 5 km Back to Fish Hawk
Plan a longer trip from Fish Hawk — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Fish Hawk
No traveller has reported from around Fish Hawk yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Fish Hawk
All places near Fish Hawk by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Lettuce Lake Regional Park · lake · Hillsborough · ~37 km · Must-see
- Sulphur Spring · museum · Hillsborough · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lake Canyon · lake · Polk · ~38 km · Must-see
- University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~39 km · Must-see
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lake Hunter · lake · Polk · ~39 km · Must-see
- Blackwater Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Hollingsworth · lake · Polk · ~40 km · Must-see
- Annie Pfeiffer Chapel · church · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Morton · lake · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Wire · lake · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hollis Gardens · sanctuary · Polk · ~42 km · Must-see
- Fort Foster State Historic Site · fort · Hillsborough · ~42 km · Must-see
- Banana Lake · lake · Polk · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake Bonny · lake · Polk · ~44 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake · lake · Polk · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Parker · lake · Polk · ~46 km · Must-see
- Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~46 km · Must-see
- Circle B Bar Reserve · sanctuary · Polk · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lake Gibson · lake · Polk · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hindu Temple of Florida · temple · Hillsborough · ~48 km · Must-see
- Weedon Island Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lake Hancock · lake · Polk · ~49 km · Must-see
- Saddle Creek Park · park · Polk · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lake Stemper · lake · Hillsborough · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Vinoy Park · park · Pinellas · ~52 km · Must-see
- Museum of Fine Arts · museum · Pinellas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Manatee · lake · Manatee · ~53 km · Must-see
- Big Cat Rescue · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~53 km · Must-see
- Salvador Dalí Museum · museum · Pinellas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sunken Gardens · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Zephyrhills Museum of Military History · museum · Pasco · ~53 km · Must-see
- Williams Park · park · Pinellas · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum · museum · Pinellas · ~57 km · Must-see
- Boyd Hill Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lake Myrtle Sports Complex · lake · Polk · ~58 km · Must-see
- Eagle Lake Park · lake · Polk · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lake McLeod · lake · Polk · ~59 km · Must-see
- Paynes Creek Historic State Park · park · Hardee · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mobbly Bayou Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Ariana · lake · Polk · ~60 km · Must-see
- The Historic Baynard House · fort · Polk · ~60 km · Must-see
- South Lake Howard Nature Park · lake · Polk · ~61 km · Must-see
- Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve · sanctuary · Manatee · ~61 km · Must-see
- Clam Bayou · beach · Pinellas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Lake Shipp · lake · Polk · ~61 km · Must-see
- Tocobaga Midden · fort · Pinellas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site · fort · Manatee · ~61 km · Must-see
- Philippe Park · park · Pinellas · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lake Cannon · lake · Polk · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lake Jesse · lake · Polk · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lake May · lake · Polk · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lake Idylwild · lake · Polk · ~62 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle · church · Pinellas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lake Lulu · lake · Polk · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lake Mirror · lake · Polk · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lake Hartridge · lake · Polk · ~64 km · Must-see
- Spring Lake · lake · Polk · ~64 km · Must-see
- Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve · park · Manatee · ~64 km · Must-see
- Manatee Mineral Springs Park · park · Manatee · ~64 km · Must-see
- Lake Martha · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Pansy · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
- Cliff Stephens Park · park · Pinellas · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Eloise · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Roy · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 18 | 137 | C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (8 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 9 | 33 | Chito Branch Reserve (5 km) |
| Parks | 10 | 30 | Lithia Springs Park (3 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 18 | Mulberry Phosphate Museum (30 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 1 | 8 | Fort Foster State Historic Site (42 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 6 | Tampa Museum of Art (34 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 6 | Clam Bayou (61 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 4 | Snead Island (67 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 2 | Unconditional Surrender (83 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Tampa Riverwalk (34 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Hindu Temple of Florida (48 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 1 | Iron Mountain (79 km) |
Fish Hawk: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Fish Hawk?
Lithia Springs Park (park, about 3 km), Chito Branch Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (reservoir, about 8 km), Alderman's Ford Park (park, about 9 km), Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), Alafia River Reserve (nature spot, about 23 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fish Hawk?
49 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks, 7 museums, 1 fort.
Which is the nearest lake to Fish Hawk?
C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fish Hawk?
Chito Branch Reserve, about 5 km by road; Alafia River Reserve (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Fish Hawk?
Lithia Springs Park, about 3 km by road; Alderman's Ford Park (9 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Fish Hawk?
Start in Fish Hawk, visit Lithia Springs Park, then Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, then Alderman's Ford Park, then C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, then Chito Branch Reserve, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Fish Hawk?
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.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fish Hawk’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fish Hawk on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.