SPONSORED CONTENT NATURE’S PLACE TO PLAY WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS STATE PARK 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, freshwater rivers, and lakes; diving for scallops in summer; or kayaking 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) Brooksville to charming shops and restaurants • Strolling the brick-paved streets of Historic Downtown CABOT CITRUS FARMS • Challenging golf courses along the Brooksville Ridge, including Cabot Citrus Farms, where unique courses meet luxury lodging and amenities with opportunities for wildlife-spotting and birdwatching including terrain that fat-tire enthusiasts will love • Unspoiled forest lands, parks, and preserves teeming • Miles of paved and unpaved trails for hiking and cycling, It all makes Florida’s Adventure Coast Nature’s Place to Play .
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