Hillsborough district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Wimauma

Wimauma is a town in Hillsborough district, Florida, United States, home to about 6,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks and 12 museums. The must-see places are C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (20 km), Chito Branch Reserve (21 km) and Lithia Springs Park (23 km).

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

Wimauma at a glance

Location
Hillsborough district, Florida, United States
Population
about 6,373
Coordinates
27.7125° N, 82.2990° W
Places within 50 km
57 (45 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 Wimauma

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

122 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wimauma. The closest is Simmons Lake Dam (7 km); the best-known 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 Wimauma

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wimauma. The closest is Little Manatee River State Park (12 km); the best-known is Chito Branch Reserve (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Wimauma

30 parks within 100 km of Wimauma. The closest is Lithia Springs Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Wimauma

20 museums within 100 km of Wimauma. The closest is Florida Railroad Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wimauma

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wimauma. The closest is Armed Forces Dedication Plaque (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wimauma

8 churches within 100 km of Wimauma. The closest is Redeemer Lutheran Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wimauma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wimauma
  2. 20 km C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir · reservoir, Hillsborough
  3. 3 km Chito Branch Reserve · nature spot, Hillsborough
  4. 8 km Lithia Springs Park · park, Hillsborough
  5. 27 km Redeemer Lutheran Church · church, Hillsborough
  6. 1 km Simmons Lake Dam · dam, Hillsborough
  7. 7 km Back to Wimauma

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wimauma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6122Simmons Lake Dam (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1539Little Manatee River State Park (12 km)
    Parks1330Lithia Springs Park (23 km)
    Museums1220Florida Railroad Museum (11 km)
    Forts & heritage310Armed Forces Dedication Plaque (7 km)
    Churches38Redeemer Lutheran Church (7 km)
    Beaches & coast28Apollo Beach Nature Park (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Snead Island (47 km)
    Other attractions12Manatee Viewing Center (17 km)
    Treks11Tampa Riverwalk (39 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Florida (55 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Iron Mountain (94 km)

    Wimauma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wimauma?

    C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (reservoir, about 20 km), Chito Branch Reserve (nature spot, about 21 km), Lithia Springs Park (park, about 23 km), Simmons Lake Dam (dam, about 7 km), Redeemer Lutheran Church (church, about 7 km), Armed Forces Dedication Plaque (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks, 12 museums, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wimauma?

    Simmons Lake Dam, about 7 km by road; C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wimauma?

    Little Manatee River State Park, about 12 km by road; Balm-Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wimauma?

    Lithia Springs Park, about 23 km by road; Alderman's Ford Park (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wimauma?

    Start in Wimauma, visit C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, then Chito Branch Reserve, then Lithia Springs Park, then Redeemer Lutheran Church, then Simmons Lake Dam, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wimauma?

    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 Wimauma

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