Hillsborough district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Ruskin

Ruskin is a town in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States, home to about 17,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 parks and 13 museums. The must-see places are Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve (13 km), Ballast Point Park (24 km) and Vinoy Park (25 km).

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

Ruskin at a glance

Location
Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
Population
about 17,208
Coordinates
27.7209° N, 82.4331° W
Places within 50 km
89 (62 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 Ruskin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ruskin: 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 Ruskin

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ruskin. The closest is Simmons Lake Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ruskin

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ruskin. The closest is Little Manatee River State Park (10 km); the best-known is Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ruskin

29 parks within 100 km of Ruskin. The closest is Ballast Point Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ruskin

18 museums within 100 km of Ruskin. The closest is Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum (8 km); the best-known is Salvador Dalí Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ruskin

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ruskin. The closest is Goat Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ruskin

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ruskin. The closest is Bahia Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ruskin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ruskin
  2. 5 km Goat Island · island, Hillsborough
  3. 9 km Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve · nature spot, Hillsborough
  4. 16 km Salvador Dalí Museum · museum, Pinellas
  5. 2 km Vinoy Park · park, Pinellas
  6. 23 km Ballast Point Park · park, Hillsborough
  7. 24 km Back to Ruskin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ruskin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs773Simmons Lake Dam (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1838Little Manatee River State Park (10 km)
    Parks1829Ballast Point Park (24 km)
    Museums1318Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves913Goat Island (5 km)
    Beaches & coast913Bahia Beach (5 km)
    Forts & heritage812Armed Forces Dedication Plaque (9 km)
    Churches47Redeemer Lutheran Church (9 km)
    Other attractions12Manatee Viewing Center (11 km)
    Treks11Tampa Riverwalk (32 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple of Florida (47 km)

    Ruskin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ruskin?

    Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve (nature spot, about 13 km), Ballast Point Park (park, about 24 km), Vinoy Park (park, about 25 km), Salvador Dalí Museum (museum, about 25 km), Goat Island (island, about 5 km), Chicken Island (island, about 5 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 parks, 13 museums, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ruskin?

    Simmons Lake Dam, about 10 km by road; C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ruskin?

    Little Manatee River State Park, about 10 km by road; Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ruskin?

    Ballast Point Park, about 24 km by road; Vinoy Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ruskin?

    Start in Ruskin, visit Goat Island, then Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, then Salvador Dalí Museum, then Vinoy Park, then Ballast Point Park, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ruskin?

    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 Ruskin

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