Tampa International Airport 27 min
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (18 min) Visitors can purchase sea sponges, see docked sponge boats & eat Greek fare at this locale. Lake Tarpon (16 min) This 2,500-acre freshwater lake offers swimming, bass fishing, boating & other activities. Ben T Davis Beach (24 min) Narrow stretch of shoreline featuring boat ramps, picnic shelters, grills & concessions. Caladesi Island State Park (53 min) Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Tampa Bay Downs (13 min) Opened in 1926, this thoroughbred horse racing track features a poker room & golf practice area. John Chesnut Sr. Park (16 min) Lush green space with a variety of wildlife, plus a lake for boating, sports fields & a dog park. Philippe Park (23 min) Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more. Fred Howard Park (25 min) Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park (26 min) This sizable tract of public land offers opportunities for camping, nature viewing, fishing & more. Honeymoon Island State Park (33 min) Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Brooker Creek (6 min) Nature and wetland Innisbrook (22 min) Copperhead Course (20 min) This pine-tree-lined 18-hole, 7,200-yard golf course is 1 of 4 at the Innisbrook resort. Caladesi Island (53 min) This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Big Cat Rescue (14 min) Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. |