Megan's Guidebook
Parks
Brooker Creek has big and small trails to walk and a paved boardwalk over the creek. The Nature Center has A/C and lots of activities for kids.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center
3940 Keystone RdBrooker Creek has big and small trails to walk and a paved boardwalk over the creek. The Nature Center has A/C and lots of activities for kids.
Fred Howard park is an Island in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the larger of the two local beaches. It costs $5 to park here, but it is a beautiful Beach. There are some great playgrounds before you reach the beach with picnic areas and free parking.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Howard Beach
Fred Howard park is an Island in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the larger of the two local beaches. It costs $5 to park here, but it is a beautiful Beach. There are some great playgrounds before you reach the beach with picnic areas and free parking.
The smaller of the two local beaches, but parking here is free!
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Atardecer
1800 Gulf RdThe smaller of the two local beaches, but parking here is free!
Honeymoon Island has lots to explore, from beaches to nature trails, as well as a dog park. It costs a few dollars to park.
459 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de la Isla de Luna de Miel
1 Causeway BlvdHoneymoon Island has lots to explore, from beaches to nature trails, as well as a dog park. It costs a few dollars to park.
A huge nature preserve with hiking trails, paved walking trails and biking trails.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Natural Jay B. Starkey
10500 Wilderness Park BlvdA huge nature preserve with hiking trails, paved walking trails and biking trails.
A close-by, short nature trail with access to the Gulf of Mexico and Anclote River and a observation tower.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Natural Key Vista
2700 Baillies Bluff RoadA close-by, short nature trail with access to the Gulf of Mexico and Anclote River and a observation tower.
A herd of deer can be spotted during certain times of the day. I've seen dozens of them out on the soccer field at dusk. Paved walking trails, a playground, sports fields and an observation tower are here.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Chesnut Senior Park
2200 E Lake Rd SA herd of deer can be spotted during certain times of the day. I've seen dozens of them out on the soccer field at dusk. Paved walking trails, a playground, sports fields and an observation tower are here.
Food Scene
This is a must see in Tarpon! There are plenty of restaurants and shops along the Anclote River. Learn about the history of how Greeks came here and established the Sponge Capital. The most popular greek restaurant is Hellas, but our favorite is Rusty Bellies all the way at the end of the road.
Tip: Don't pay for parking here, just go down to the last building before the roundabout, take your first right, there is plenty of parking on the side and behind the building.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdThis is a must see in Tarpon! There are plenty of restaurants and shops along the Anclote River. Learn about the history of how Greeks came here and established the Sponge Capital. The most popular greek restaurant is Hellas, but our favorite is Rusty Bellies all the way at the end of the road.
Tip: Don't pay for parking here, just go down to the last building before the roundabout, take your first right, there is plenty of parking on the side and behind the building.
A Small Drive Away
These are places that are worth the drive, and are about an hour away.
Watching the mermaids swim in the spring through a huge glass window on the side of a spring is incredible. They also have waterslides, a lazy river and a glass bottom boat tour.
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Parque Estatal de Weeki Wachee Springs
6131 Commercial WayWatching the mermaids swim in the spring through a huge glass window on the side of a spring is incredible. They also have waterslides, a lazy river and a glass bottom boat tour.
Great thriller rollercoasters but also awesome animals throughout the park.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrGreat thriller rollercoasters but also awesome animals throughout the park.
High quality zoo with lots to see and do.
903 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ZooTampa en Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveHigh quality zoo with lots to see and do.
This aquarium is huge! My favorite part is the bird enclosure, which is a big dome with ducks, pelicans, flamingos and so much more. They also have a great outdoor playground by the water for the kids.
848 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Acuario de Florida
701 Channelside DrThis aquarium is huge! My favorite part is the bird enclosure, which is a big dome with ducks, pelicans, flamingos and so much more. They also have a great outdoor playground by the water for the kids.
This Museum is dedicated to the works of Salvador Dalí. It houses the largest collection of Dalí's works outside Europe. The architecture here on its own is worth coming out to see.
1381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Dalí (Museo Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdThis Museum is dedicated to the works of Salvador Dalí. It houses the largest collection of Dalí's works outside Europe. The architecture here on its own is worth coming out to see.
A giant summer waterpark across the street from Busch Gardens.
628 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla de la Aventura
10001 McKinley DrA giant summer waterpark across the street from Busch Gardens.
Malls
Restaurants, a movie theater, shopping, an indoor ice skating rink, and soon a giant arcade, it makes for a great date night or something to do on a rainy day.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Hwy 19 NRestaurants, a movie theater, shopping, an indoor ice skating rink, and soon a giant arcade, it makes for a great date night or something to do on a rainy day.
Events
Feb. 7, 2020 – Dec. 4, 2020
Monthly on the first Friday
Head to Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs on the first Friday of each month! There will be vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month. Free Shuttle and Parking at the Live Oak Recreation Complex parking lot (508 Live Oak St). Paid parking closer to the event. Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchants' Association.
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
101 Pinellas AveFeb. 7, 2020 – Dec. 4, 2020
Monthly on the first Friday
Head to Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs on the first Friday of each month! There will be vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month. Free Shuttle and Parking at the Live Oak Recreation Complex parking lot (508 Live Oak St). Paid parking closer to the event. Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchants' Association.