Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
Places to visit near Seffner
Seffner is a town in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States, home to about 7,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks and 8 museums. The must-see places are Lake Thonotosassa (11 km), Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (16 km) and Lithia Springs Park (17 km).

Seffner at a glance
- Location
- Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
- Population
- about 7,579
- Coordinates
- 27.9836° N, 82.2756° W
- Places within 50 km
- 53 (53 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 Seffner
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Seffner: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lake ThonotosassaLakes & Dams · HillsboroughMust-see
- Edward Medard Park and ReservoirLakes & Dams · HillsboroughMust-see
- Lithia Springs ParkParks · HillsboroughMust-see
- Lettuce Lake Regional ParkLakes & Dams · HillsboroughMust-see
- University of South Florida Riverfront ParkParks · HillsboroughMust-see
- Museum of Science & IndustryMuseums · HillsboroughMust-see
- Busch Gardens TampaParks · HillsboroughMust-see
- University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art MuseumMuseums · HillsboroughMust-see
- Florida AquariumWildlife · HillsboroughMust-see
- Robles ParkParks · HillsboroughMust-see
- Tampa Bay History CenterMuseums · HillsboroughMust-see
- Sulphur SpringMuseums · HillsboroughMust-see
More places near Seffner
- Tampa Riverwalk · trek · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Glazer Children's Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Alderman's Ford Park · park · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · park · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Tampa Museum of Art · church · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Henry B. Plant Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~24 km · Must-see
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~24 km · Must-see
- Fort Foster State Historic Site · fort · Hillsborough · ~24 km · Must-see
- Blackwater Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~25 km · Must-see
- Chito Branch Reserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~25 km · Must-see
- Fred Ball Park · park · Hillsborough · ~28 km · Must-see
- C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir · lake · Hillsborough · ~28 km · Must-see
Things to see near Seffner, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Seffner
104 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Seffner. The closest is Lake Thonotosassa (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Thonotosassa · lake · Hillsborough · ~11 km · Must-see
- Edward Medard Park and Reservoir · lake · Hillsborough · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lettuce Lake Regional Park · lake · Hillsborough · ~17 km · Must-see
- C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir · lake · Hillsborough · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Stemper · lake · Hillsborough · ~30 km · Must-see
- Christina Lake · lake · Polk · ~38 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seffner
34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seffner. The closest is Florida Aquarium (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Florida Aquarium · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~24 km · Must-see
- Blackwater Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~25 km · Must-see
- Chito Branch Reserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~25 km · Must-see
- Alafia River Reserve · sanctuary · Polk · ~31 km · Must-see
- Big Cat Rescue · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~38 km · Must-see
Parks near Seffner
32 parks within 100 km of Seffner. The closest is Lithia Springs Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Lithia Springs Park · park · Hillsborough · ~17 km · Must-see
- University of South Florida Riverfront Park · park · Hillsborough · ~18 km · Must-see
- Busch Gardens Tampa · park · Hillsborough · ~19 km · Must-see
- Robles Park · park · Hillsborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Alderman's Ford Park · park · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · park · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
Museums near Seffner
17 museums within 100 km of Seffner. The closest is Museum of Science & Industry (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Museum of Science & Industry · museum · Hillsborough · ~19 km · Must-see
- University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tampa Bay History Center · museum · Hillsborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sulphur Spring · museum · Hillsborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Glazer Children's Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Henry B. Plant Museum · museum · Hillsborough · ~24 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Seffner
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seffner. The closest is Fort Foster State Historic Site (24 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Foster State Historic Site · fort · Hillsborough · ~24 km · Must-see
- Tocobaga Midden · fort · Pinellas · ~49 km · Must-see
- The Historic Baynard House · fort · Polk · ~61 km · Must-see
- Bay Pines Marina · fort · Pinellas · ~65 km · Must-see
- Fort Harrison · fort · Pinellas · ~65 km · Must-see
- Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site · fort · Manatee · ~70 km · Must-see
Churches near Seffner
7 churches within 100 km of Seffner. The closest is Tampa Museum of Art (23 km). Best time: year-round.
- Tampa Museum of Art · church · Hillsborough · ~23 km · Must-see
- Annie Pfeiffer Chapel · church · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle · church · Pinellas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Saint Andrews Memorial Chapel · church · Pinellas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Weeki Wachee Spring · church · Hernando · ~83 km · Must-see
- Sarasota Baptist Church · church · Sarasota · ~96 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Seffner
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.
- Start in Seffner
- 17 km Lithia Springs Park · park, Hillsborough
- 11 km Edward Medard Park and Reservoir · reservoir, Hillsborough
- 24 km Lake Thonotosassa · lake, Hillsborough
- 12 km Lettuce Lake Regional Park · lake, Hillsborough
- 1 km University of South Florida Riverfront Park · park, Hillsborough
- 18 km Back to Seffner
Plan a longer trip from Seffner — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Seffner
No traveller has reported from around Seffner 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 Seffner
All places near Seffner by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Ballast Point Park · park · Hillsborough · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Stemper · lake · Hillsborough · ~30 km · Must-see
- Alafia River Reserve · sanctuary · Polk · ~31 km · Must-see
- Hindu Temple of Florida · temple · Hillsborough · ~33 km · Must-see
- Zephyrhills Museum of Military History · museum · Pasco · ~37 km · Must-see
- Big Cat Rescue · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~38 km · Must-see
- Christina Lake · lake · Polk · ~38 km · Must-see
- Kelly Lake · lake · Polk · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lake Hunter · lake · Polk · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mulberry Phosphate Museum · museum · Polk · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lake Wire · lake · Polk · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Morton · lake · Polk · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hollis Gardens · sanctuary · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Annie Pfeiffer Chapel · church · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Hollingsworth · lake · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Canyon · lake · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mulberry Park · park · Polk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Gibson · lake · Polk · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake Bonny · lake · Polk · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lake Parker · lake · Polk · ~44 km · Must-see
- Weedon Island Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~45 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake · lake · Polk · ~45 km · Must-see
- Banana Lake · lake · Polk · ~46 km · Must-see
- Gardens Park · park · Pasco · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mobbly Bayou Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Saddle Creek Park · park · Polk · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tocobaga Midden · fort · Pinellas · ~49 km · Must-see
- Philippe Park · park · Pinellas · ~50 km · Must-see
- Conner Preserve · sanctuary · Pasco · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Circle B Bar Reserve · sanctuary · Polk · ~51 km · Must-see
- Vinoy Park · park · Pinellas · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sunken Gardens · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~52 km · Must-see
- Colt Creek State Park · sanctuary · Polk · ~52 km · Must-see
- Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve · sanctuary · Hillsborough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Museum of Fine Arts · museum · Pinellas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Salvador Dalí Museum · museum · Pinellas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Williams Park · park · Pinellas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Hancock · lake · Polk · ~54 km · Must-see
- Brooker Creek Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~54 km · Must-see
- Cliff Stephens Park · park · Pinellas · ~55 km · Must-see
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park · lake · Pinellas · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake Valencia · lake · Pinellas · ~57 km · Must-see
- Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum · museum · Pinellas · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lake Myrtle Sports Complex · lake · Polk · ~57 km · Must-see
- Boyd Hill Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Pinellas · ~58 km · Must-see
- North Pinellas Historical Museum · museum · Pinellas · ~59 km · Must-see
- Moody Lake · lake · Pasco · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Ariana · lake · Polk · ~60 km · Must-see
- The Historic Baynard House · fort · Polk · ~61 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle · church · Pinellas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Clam Bayou · beach · Pinellas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Van Fleet State Trail · lake · Polk · ~61 km · Must-see
- Hammock Park · park · Pinellas · ~62 km · Must-see
- Fantasy of Flight · museum · Polk · ~63 km · Must-see
- Saint Andrews Memorial Chapel · church · Pinellas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Eagle Lake Park · lake · Polk · ~63 km · Must-see
- Largo Central Park · park · Pinellas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Wall Springs Park · park · Pinellas · ~63 km · Must-see
- Crews Lake Wilderness Park · lake · Pasco · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lake Jesse · lake · Polk · ~64 km · Must-see
- Lake Seminole · lake · Pinellas · ~64 km · Must-see
- Lake Idylwild · lake · Polk · ~64 km · Must-see
- Lake McLeod · lake · Polk · ~64 km · Must-see
- Lake Cannon · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
- Bay Pines Marina · fort · Pinellas · ~65 km · Must-see
- South Lake Howard Nature Park · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
- Fort Harrison · fort · Pinellas · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Shipp · lake · Polk · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Hartridge · lake · Polk · ~66 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 17 | 104 | Lake Thonotosassa (11 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 10 | 34 | Florida Aquarium (22 km) |
| Parks | 12 | 32 | Lithia Springs Park (17 km) |
| Museums | 8 | 17 | Museum of Science & Industry (19 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 2 | 8 | Fort Foster State Historic Site (24 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 7 | Tampa Museum of Art (23 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 6 | Clam Bayou (61 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 4 | Hindu Temple of Florida (33 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 4 | Caladesi Island (67 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 4 | Unconditional Surrender (96 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Tampa Riverwalk (23 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 1 | Iron Mountain (86 km) |
Seffner: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Seffner?
Lake Thonotosassa (lake, about 11 km), Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Lithia Springs Park (park, about 17 km), Lettuce Lake Regional Park (lake, about 17 km), University of South Florida Riverfront Park (park, about 18 km), Museum of Science & Industry (museum, about 19 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Seffner?
53 places on Spotwander: 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 8 museums, 2 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest lake to Seffner?
Lake Thonotosassa, about 11 km by road; Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Seffner?
Florida Aquarium, about 22 km by road; ZooTampa at Lowry Park (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Seffner?
Lithia Springs Park, about 17 km by road; University of South Florida Riverfront Park (18 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Seffner?
Start in Seffner, visit Lithia Springs Park, then Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, then Lake Thonotosassa, then Lettuce Lake Regional Park, then University of South Florida Riverfront Park, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Seffner?
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 Seffner
- Places near Mango · 4 km
- Places near Brandon · 6 km
- Places near Dover · 7 km
- Places near Valrico · 8 km
- Places near Thonotosassa · 11 km
- Places near East Lake-Orient Park · 13 km
- Places near Bloomingdale · 13 km
- Places near Palm River-Clair Mel · 15 km
- Places near Temple Terrace · 16 km
- Places near Progress Village · 16 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Seffner’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Seffner on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.