Known for being a carnival town, Gibsonton is full of character. GibTown, as it is known among locals, has become the famous wintering town of many sideshow performers and is home to the International Independent Showmen's Museum. Gibsonton offers its residents easy access to shopping and area attractions with its convenient location between I-75 and Hwy 41 and has become a fast-growing suburb for Tampa commuters. Bordered on the North by the Alafia River with smaller creeks and tributaries, Gibsonton is a haven for those that love water recreation.