There are lots of things to do in this part of Florida while you stay with us, including outdoor adventures like Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Nature Walks, Biking, Golf Courses, Beaches, and unique Festivals in Tarpon Springs.
There are lots of things to do in this part of Florida while you stay with us, including outdoor adventures like Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Nature Walks, Biking, Golf Courses, Beaches, and unique Festivals in Tarpon Springs.
Tarpon Springs is a quaint town and community rich in cultural heritage. In the late 1800s, Greek settlers founded the town as a sponge diving/distribution center. You can still shop for these unique, natural sponges in shops along the winding streets of Tarpon Springs’ downtown and the Sponge Docks. Tour through the specialty shops, learn more about the town’s history, make arrangements for a diving expedition or stop to sample our famous Greek cuisine. Bring your feast back to the RV park where you can eat along the waterfront at Hickory Point’s beautiful picnic area, taking in views of the exquisite sunset and stunning Anclote River.
Hickory Point RV Park gives you plenty of opportunities to relax and experience our beautiful Florida weather. You can enjoy a BBQ at your own campsite, or bird watch from our picnic area. Launch your boat from our own boat ramp or swim in the warm Gulf of Mexico.
Nearby at Anclote River Park, you’ll find a playground for the kids, beaches, and designated fishing areas.
For an Eco tour of the Anclote River, book a tour with River Wild Kayaking.
West Central Florida offers some fun adventures for all family members. In the nearby cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg, you can visit Busch Gardens Amusement Park, the Tampa Museum of Science and Industry and the famous ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Explore the undersea creatures at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, view migratory seabirds at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary or hike along the stunning Pinellas Trail that runs through Tarpon Springs.
Visit our office for more information about any of these popular tourist destinations.
Don’t miss our amazing festivals when you’re here! Tarpon Springs hosts an annual Greek Festival, several Fine Arts Festivals, and the January Epiphany Festival. In nearby Tampa, you can enjoy the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in January, the Florida Strawberry Festival in March, and the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in April. See a list of annual festivals below and their links for more information.
Annual Festivals near Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Epiphany Tradition: Winter
https://stnicholastarpon.org/events/
Gasparilla Annual Pirate Festival: Winter
http://gasparillapiratefest.com/
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Hippie Fest: Spring
https://spongedocks.net/tarpon-springs-events.htm
SALSA Cinco de Mayo: Spring
https://spongedocks.net/tarpon-springs-events.htm
Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Art Festival
https://spongedocks.net/tarpon-springs-fine-art-festival.htm
Annual Dunedin Highland Games & Festival: Spring
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dunedin-scottish-arts-foundation-17811710265
Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival at the Sponge Docks: Fall
https://spongedocks.net/tarpon-springs-seafood-fest.htm
Special Thanksgiving weekend Arts & Crafts Festival in Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs on Tarpon Avenue: Winter
https://spongedocks.net/sponge-docks-arts-and-crafts-festival.htm
There’s Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs: Winter
At the Sponge Docks and then next weekend is the annual Christmas Parade on Tarpon Ave.