Location: Florida < USA
Nearest Airport:
Tampa International TIA at 30
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
I-75 at 15
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 10
Miles
Car: necessary
The Riverfront City of New Port Richey welcomes all. Festivals and activities throughout the year at Sims Park directly on the Pithlachcottee 'Cottee' River. Downtown features quaint shops and wonderful dining opportunities even a live theatre.. Waterfront dining can be enjoyed at Catches for fine seafood, casual fare at Hooters, Fatty & Maybels or The Crab Shack for a real Tiki Bar experience, most have live music and all have a view. The Cottee River meanders thru town and directly behind the vacation home, leading either to The Gulf of Mexico or travel up river passing 4 parks to old tropical Florida where fish and wildlife flourish. Eagles, Ospree, Hawks, Roisette Spoon Bills and Cranes are a few of the birds you will see, Manatees, Dolphins, Redfish, Snook, Flounder and Blue Crabs all share the river. Explore this waterfront playground by canoe, kayak, boat, scenic river cruise tour boat or take a free Sun cruise Casino boat ride out to try your luck gambling. Great fishing!