Hillsborough district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Riverview

Riverview is a town in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States, home to about 71,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Lithia Springs Park (12 km), Florida Aquarium (18 km) and Tampa Bay History Center (18 km).

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

Riverview at a glance

Location
Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
Population
about 71,050
Coordinates
27.8661° N, 82.3265° 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 Riverview

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riverview

104 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riverview. The closest is C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riverview

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riverview. The closest is Florida Aquarium (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Riverview

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

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Museums near Riverview

17 museums within 100 km of Riverview. The closest is Tampa Bay History Center (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Riverview

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riverview. The closest is Fort Foster State Historic Site (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riverview

6 churches within 100 km of Riverview. The closest is Tampa Museum of Art (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Riverview

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riverview
  2. 19 km Chito Branch Reserve · nature spot, Hillsborough
  3. 8 km Lithia Springs Park · park, Hillsborough
  4. 29 km Florida Aquarium · nature spot, Hillsborough
  5. 1 km Tampa Bay History Center · museum, Hillsborough
  6. 8 km Ballast Point Park · park, Hillsborough
  7. 19 km Back to Riverview

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How to reach Riverview

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riverview by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs9104C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1132Florida Aquarium (18 km)
    Parks1230Lithia Springs Park (12 km)
    Museums1017Tampa Bay History Center (18 km)
    Forts & heritage28Fort Foster State Historic Site (42 km)
    Churches26Tampa Museum of Art (20 km)
    Beaches & coast16Clam Bayou (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Snead Island (59 km)
    Treks11Tampa Riverwalk (20 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple of Florida (36 km)
    Other attractions01Unconditional Surrender (79 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Iron Mountain (93 km)

    Riverview: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riverview?

    Lithia Springs Park (park, about 12 km), Florida Aquarium (nature spot, about 18 km), Tampa Bay History Center (museum, about 18 km), Chito Branch Reserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Ballast Point Park (park, about 19 km), Tampa Riverwalk (trek, about 20 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 10 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Riverview?

    C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, about 20 km by road; Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Riverview?

    Florida Aquarium, about 18 km by road; Chito Branch Reserve (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Riverview?

    Lithia Springs Park, about 12 km by road; Ballast Point Park (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riverview?

    Start in Riverview, visit Chito Branch Reserve, then Lithia Springs Park, then Florida Aquarium, then Tampa Bay History Center, then Ballast Point Park, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riverview?

    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 Riverview

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