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Sightseeing
Weeki Wachee Preserve
2345 Osowaw BlvdThe park is currently closed except for kayaking. Launch a kayak from the park and take it down to Rogers Park. Rentals are available here or you can use the ones from the home.
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Iparke yaseWeeki Wachee Springs State
6131 Commercial WayThe park is currently closed except for kayaking. Launch a kayak from the park and take it down to Rogers Park. Rentals are available here or you can use the ones from the home.
Chassahowitzka River Campground
8600 W Miss Maggie DrLinda Pedersen Park
6400 Shoal Line BlvdGreat spot to fish or kayak
Beautiful place for all ages to walk around and see the gorgeous trees, flowers, and fruits growing. Waterfall, pond, fish and turtles. It's FREE.
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Nature Coast Botanical Gardens & Nursery
1489 Parker AveBeautiful place for all ages to walk around and see the gorgeous trees, flowers, and fruits growing. Waterfall, pond, fish and turtles. It's FREE.
Hospital Hole
5490 Darlene StBeach
Pine Island
Ipharki ye-Hunter Springs
18 NE 2nd StFood Scene
A small gator and a stork (not the baby-bringing one) often frequent here. Live bands and music and outdoor seating.
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Bayport Inn
4835 Cortez BlvdA small gator and a stork (not the baby-bringing one) often frequent here. Live bands and music and outdoor seating.
Sit outside! Check out the country store
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Silver Dolphin Restaurant
4036 Shoal Line BlvdSit outside! Check out the country store
Waterside with lots of outdoor seating. Great views, food and beers!
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Upper Deck
5386 Darlene StWaterside with lots of outdoor seating. Great views, food and beers!
Activities
Rent a stand up paddle board and cruise down the river. It's easier than it looks!
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SUP WEEKI
6895 E Richard DrRent a stand up paddle board and cruise down the river. It's easier than it looks!
Rent a jon boat for a full or half day and explore this one of a kind river. Take it all the way to the head spring and you will be amazed how clear the water gets!
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Weeki Wachee Marina
7154 Shoal Line BlvdRent a jon boat for a full or half day and explore this one of a kind river. Take it all the way to the head spring and you will be amazed how clear the water gets!
Wildlife Survival Sanctuary
18212 Booming RdAwesome tours by appointment only.
$10 parking and on weekends get there early! There is a beach and the water is pristine! You can launch a kayak, boat, or even a tube and snorkeling gear. Bring your own or rent from several local shops. Check out Hospital Hole where manatees often visit. During the winter months you will definitely encounter some manatees. Other months it is 50/50 but chances are better when it is less crowded.
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Roger's Park
7244 Shoal Line Blvd$10 parking and on weekends get there early! There is a beach and the water is pristine! You can launch a kayak, boat, or even a tube and snorkeling gear. Bring your own or rent from several local shops. Check out Hospital Hole where manatees often visit. During the winter months you will definitely encounter some manatees. Other months it is 50/50 but chances are better when it is less crowded.
So many vendors selling lots of cool things, good food, plants, flowers, crafts, beach inspired things, even clothes! No charge to park. Outdoor bar with karaoke. There is something for everyone. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 3pm. Bring cash or you have to use the ATM.
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Airport Farmers & Flea Market
17375 Spring Hill DrSo many vendors selling lots of cool things, good food, plants, flowers, crafts, beach inspired things, even clothes! No charge to park. Outdoor bar with karaoke. There is something for everyone. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 3pm. Bring cash or you have to use the ATM.
There are really monkeys living on this island! Access from Homosassa Springs.
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Monkey Island
There are really monkeys living on this island! Access from Homosassa Springs.
Dive Shop / SCUBA
Scuba Shop, Classes, Equipment Rental or Purchase and group scuba tours.
Bottom Time Charters Dive Shop
4236 Shoal Line BlvdScuba Shop, Classes, Equipment Rental or Purchase and group scuba tours.
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MUST READ: Manatee Encounters
Manatee encounters are incredible and passive interaction makes the best possible experience for everyone. If you are calm and respectful of their space, they may initiate contact with you. DO observe quietly and respect their space!
DO NOT chase, yell, make a scene, announce their presence, or crowd them. People may try to get as close as possible, bumping into each other, and crowd them from above. Manatees are slow moving and need to come up for air. Crowding can make manatees and their young disoriented and separated from each other. It is a FELONY to harass manatees.