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For a trip that
takes you to an interesting place in the morning, lets you explore
it during the day and be home in time for dinner, remember that
around this area are a constellation of small cities with old, quaint
downtowns. From the north, there is Weeki Wachee and its Springs,
then Brooksville, Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey and Tarpon
Springs. All are less than an hour away. Visit the old atmosphere
of their early 20th Century architecture, when Florida was just
beginning to be explored and settled by the White man. Get a glimple
of small town Americana today!
Downtown Dade City Weeki
Wachee Downtown
New Port Richey
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Attractions
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Aripeka - West of U.S. 19 at the Pasco - Hernando County Line.
Pioneer Florida Museum - Located
off of U.S. 301 in Dade City. Features one-room schoolhouse, home and
church, a railroad depot, a 1921 fire engine, early farm machines and a
collection of dolls depicting Florida First Ladies in their inaugural
gowns. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
Price is $5 for adults, $4 for 55 & over, $2 for ages 6-18, and
under 6 is free. 352-567-0262
J.B. Starkey’s Flatwods Adventures -
Located on S.R. 54 in Odessa. Explore “cracker cowboy” territory and
immerse yourself in nature on our two-hour Safari Bus or Horseback
Riding tours. Discover local history, plants and animals that call our
ranch home. A hands-on, educational exprience for all ages. Gift shop
on premises. Reservations are required for all tours. 813-926-1133
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Parks
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Anclote River Park and Anclote Gulf Park - Located on Bailey’s Bluff Rd. in Holiday. Picnic facilities, fishing, and boat ramp. 727-847-2411, ext. 1260.
Arthur F. Engle Park - Located at 11611 Denton Ave., Trinity. Features picnic area, playground and sports fields. 727-847-2411, ext. 1260.
Crews Lake Park -
Located at 16739 Crews Lake Drive in Shady Hills. This scenic facility
features a boat ramp, tent camping, fishing, picnic shelters, a
playground, hiking trails and a nature observation tower. 727-847-2411,
ext. 1260.
Trinity Beach Park - Located on the
Gulf of Mexico at 6345 Clark St., Trinity. The facility features beach,
boat ramp, fishing, picnic facilities and a playground. 727-847-2411,
ext. 1260.
Robert K. Rees Memorial Park - Located
just west of the Robert Crown Wilderness Area in Port Richey. A
boardwalk, nature trail and canoe access bring visitors into close
proximity with nature. 727-847-2411, ext. 1260.
Shady Hills Community Center - At
15840 Greenglen Lane, Shady Hills. The area features a picnic area, a
playground, tennis courts, and sports fields. 727-847-2411, ext. 1260.
Starkey Wilderness Park - Wilderness Road, New Port Richey. A pristine wilderness area that features trails and camping. 727-847-2411, ext. 1260.
Veterans Memorial Park
- At 14333 Hicks Rd., the facility features, nature trails, picnic
shelters, a swimming pool, a playground, tennis and racquetball and
other sports facilities.
727-847-2411, ext. 1260
Withlacoochee Wilderness Park - Located at 12449 Withlacoochee, Dade City. Features camping, canoe access and fishing.
727-847-2411, ext. 1260
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Campgrounds
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Florida Campland
Dade City 352-583-2091
Tropical Breeze Travel Park
Pasco 727-868-1629
Withlacoochee River
R.V. Park & Canoe Rental
Dade City 352-583-4778
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Reenactment
of the Brooksville Raid Downtown
Brooksville in the 1930s Downtown
Tarpon Springs
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