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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
African-themed park combining world-class thrill rides with one of North America's largest zoos.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Brandon
Florida, United States · North America
About Brandon
Brandon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Valrico, 51km from Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Brandon is in Florida, United States, with about 100,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Valrico, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Brandon?
Within an hour or so of Brandon: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (17 km), Sunshine Skyway Bridge (51 km), Clearwater Beach (53 km), LEGOLAND Florida (59 km).
Where is Brandon?
Brandon is in Florida, United States, about 5 km from Valrico.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 103,483
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 27.9378, -82.2859
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Brandon
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge
A soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Clearwater Beach
A pristine Gulf Coast barrier island beach with sugar-white sand, calm warm waters, and spectacular sunsets.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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LEGOLAND Florida
Interactive theme park in Winter Haven built for kids with more than 50 rides, shows, and building experiences.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Brandon
- 51 kmSunshine Skyway BridgeA soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.
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