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University

University is a town in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States of about 41,163 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 parks. The must-see places are University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Science & Industry and Busch Gardens Tampa.

28.0739° N, 82.4390° WPop. 41,163

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see184
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from University

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave University
  2. University of South Florida Riverfront Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Museum of Science & Industrymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sulphur Springmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Hindu Temple of Floridatemple · 45 min
  6. Lake Stemperlake · 45 min
  7. Back in University
Today’s loopUniversityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near University?

University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum (museum, about 3 km), Museum of Science & Industry (museum, about 5 km), Busch Gardens Tampa (garden, about 6 km), University of South Florida Riverfront Park (park, about 7 km), Sulphur Spring (museum, about 7 km), Lettuce Lake Regional Park (lake, about 8 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 parks, 11 museums, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to University?

Lettuce Lake Regional Park, about 8 km by road; Lake Stemper (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to University?

ZooTampa at Lowry Park, about 9 km by road; Big Cat Rescue (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from University?

Start in University, visit University of South Florida Riverfront Park, then Museum of Science & Industry, then Sulphur Spring, then Hindu Temple of Florida, then Lake Stemper, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.