Hillsborough County has a wonderful climate, low cost of living, and a wide variety of activities and events that create a great environment offering something for everyone. With its bright sunshine, cool breezes and blue skies, even the weather promises to delight. Consequently there is an abundance of outdoor recreation.

The Hillsborough River, stretching 56 miles in Hillsborough County, offers endless activities including swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping and hiking.

There are numerous parks, swimming pools, tennis and racquet ball courts, golf courses and playing fields. Additionally, Hillsborough features Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium. Spectator sports include major league football, hockey and arena football.

Tampa is host to a variety of galleries and museums, theaters and concert venues, and features dozens of arts and crafts shows, parades, street festivals, and more. The best known area festivity is the month-long celebration of Gasparilla Fest, Tampa's own version of Mardi Gras, complete with parades, arts, and entertainment.

Tampa is a city with skyscrapers, glass towers, neon lights and restored buildings. Renovation continues in the downtown areas while parks preserve the old way of life. Ybor City is a city within the city, founded by Cuban cigar makers in the 1800s. Ybor's unusual and unique architecture is influenced by Cubans, Germans, Italians and Spaniards. Galleries, mom-and-pop stores, wrought iron balconies and brick sidewalks enhance this delightful area.

Just 12 miles east of the downtown business district of Tampa, Brandon boasts prosperous small town living with easy access to the big city. There is plenty to do within the Brandon city limits yet all Tampa Bay attractions are nearby.

Hillsborough has it all: from its International Airport, to its bustling port brimming with shrimp boats, banana barges and cruise ships, to its festive marketplaces, entertainment and multi-ethnic restaurants and shops.

Hillsborough covers 1062 square miles and has approximately 950,000 residents.

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