City Profile: Brandon


By VISIT FLORIDA staff
Published: November 21, 2007
Last Updated On: October 7, 2011
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Hot air balloon rides with Bob's Balloons, which has a hundred landing sites spread throughout the state.

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A small town atmosphere that offers easy access to cities, beaches and Central Florida attractions.

Just 12 miles east of the downtown business district of Tampa, Brandon boasts a prosperous small town atmosphere with easy access to the big city. There is plenty to do within the Brandon city limits, but you will also find that you are close to it all with area beaches, Central Florida attractions, sporting events, and the Tampa International Airport all nearby.  Tourists would never be at a loss for something to do in Brandon itself, with a spacious 974,000-square-foot mall.

See the balloons lift off at dawn, enjoy activities and refreshments throughout the day and stay for the evening balloon glow.


Brandon has come a long way since the late 1850's, when John Brandon and his family came to the area from Mississippi and started it all with 40 acres of land and a secluded dirt road. That land and dirt road eventually became the town of Brandon and the main highway, and the city's growth has only continued to grow in leaps and bounds over the years. If a serene lifestyle in a gracious and friendly setting is your idea of a terrific Florida vacation, then Brandon is the place to be.

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