Enjoy fine dining in the town’s local establishments or in the national restaurant chains nearby on US 19. Convenient shopping also abounds on US 19.
For the golfer, you will find many nearby golf courses.
Pine Island Beach, very quiet, serene, non crowded is less than 5 minute drive. There is a smaller beach area, actually on the river, that provides swimming, kayak rentals and I have been told by tenants that they swam with the manatee!
Day Trips may include Ebor City/Weeki Wachee Mermaid Attraction/Tampa's Busch Gardens/ SeaWorld/DisneyWorld/Hard Rock Casino/Tarpon Springs. Many more.
Don’t let the cozy, relaxing feel of Hernando County fool you. When it comes to things to do in the county, it’s not all lazy days and lemonade; there are plenty of fun and adventurous activities worth climbing out of the hammock for.
The Weeki Wachee live mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park — Hernando County’s most famous attraction — have been providing underwater entertainment for over 60 years. Enter the underground theatre of Florida’s newest state park to watch real mermaids lip-sync, eat bananas, drink cola and dance ballet – under water.
After enjoying Weeki Wachee’s live mermaids, play with the kids at (or cool off at) Buccaneer Bay —Florida’s only spring-fed water park — for waterslides, beach volleyball, sandy beaches and lots of family fun.
Soak up the serenity by gliding down the crystal-clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River on an endangered manatee tour, or scuba dive a 140 ft. underwater cave at Hospital Hole.
Outdoor excursions through the Withlacoochee State Forest and Chinsegut Nature Center show off Hernando’s eco-friendly attitude and abundance of natural attractions.
Get in some ATV riding at Croom Motorcycle Area, Florida's only state-run off-road park, is located 40 miles north of Tampa along I-75 at exit 301 at SR50. Nestled in the Withlacoochee State Forest, this 2600-acre riding area features a campground, two day-use parking areas and enough variety of terrain for all skill levels
Indulge in shopping therapy at several major department stores or discover the unique experience of downtown Brooksville with its antique stores and quaint eateries. The renowned Rogers Christmas House Village features decorated turn-of-the-century homes offering thousands of holiday ornaments, decorations and collectibles.
From a mermaid show and manatee tour to the famous Rogers Christmas House, Hernando County’s attractions are fun, relaxing, and memorable.
Golf:
South of Hernando County :Busch Gardens, Museum of Science and Industry
East of Hernando County:Disney World,Epcot ,Universal Studios,Silver Springs,SeaWorld 1-800- 4-ADVENTURE
Lowry Park Zoo,Tampa Performing Arts Center
Looking for a relaxing golf getaway? Hernando County offers some of the finest golf packages in Florida.
With dozens of public Hernando County golf courses, private resorts and country clubs, you’ll find some of the best golf in Florida right here in Hernando County.
Other Activities:
Golf/Hiking/Boating, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Mini Golf, Parasailing,Gardens/Hard Rock Casino/Tarpon Springs/WeekiWachee Mermaids
