SPONSORED CONTENT NATURE’S PLACE TO PLAY What awaits you on Florida’s Adventure Coast? Pristine natural surroundings for outdoor pursuits from cycling and golf to fishing and paddling. Instagram-worthy public art inspired by legendary local mermaids. Downtown charm. And more. Florida’s Adventure Coast—anchored by Brooksville and Weeki Wachee on the state’s central west coast—lies less than 30 minutes north of Tampa. Yet, it feels like a world away. Venture into this nature-scape for: • An idyllic invitation to enjoy the water, whether fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, freshwater rivers and lakes; diving for scallops in summer; or kayaking rivers and the Coastal Paddling Trail • Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to witness the world-famous mermaids (and following the Mermaid Tale Trail throughout the area to discover the life-sized, individually hand-painted mermaid statues they’ve inspired) • Strolling the brick-paved streets of Historic Downtown Brooksville to charming shops and restaurants • Challenging golf courses along the Brooksville Ridge, including Cabot Citrus Farms, where unique courses meet luxury lodging and amenities • Unspoiled forest lands, parks, and preserves teeming with opportunities for wildlife-spotting and birdwatching • Miles of paved and unpaved trails for hiking and cycling, including terrain that fat-tire enthusiasts will love It all makes Florida’s Adventure Coast Nature’s Place to Play.
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