ATTRACTIONS KEY TO SYMBOLS: = Certified Visitor Information Centers CENTRAL WES T Red Mesa Restaurant Red Mesa Restaurant is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida. redmesarestaurant.com TARPON SPRINGS Tarpon Springs Distillery tarponspringsdistillery.net Award-winning craft spirits made on site, cocktails, wine, beer, & live music in Tarpon Springs, FL Explorida explorida.com STEP INTO AUTHENTIC FLORIDA ADVENTURE WITH EXPLORIDA AS YOUR GUIDE! Rum Runner’s Beach Bar at Sirata Resort Rum Runners serves all day on the beachfront. Live music, casual menu, shade and ice cold beverages Get Up And Go Kayaking -Crystal River getupandgokayaking.com/crystalriver sirata.com/restaurants/ rum-runners-bar-grille WESLEY CHAPEL Dempsey’s Steak House at Saddlebrook Resort saddlebrook.com/tampa-dining/restaurants Serving aged prime beef and fresh seafood in a traditional steakhouse setting. Salty Siren Tours and Charters saltysirentours.com In-Water Guided Manatee Snorkel Tours and Scalloping Charters TAMPA Casa Cami casacami.com SeaDaddys Nature Center naturesadventurecenter.com SeaDaddys Nature Center: manatee tours & diving, promoting responsible manatee encounters The Restaurants at Saddlebrook Resort saddlebrook.com/tampa-dining/restaurants Every dish on our wonderful menu is prepared fresh by our talented chefs. Columbia Restaurant -Ybor City columbiarestaurant.com/menus-by-location/locations/ybor-city-historic-district Three Sisters Springs crystalriverfl.org Visit the boardwalk to see the winter home of the manatees and more wildlife viewing year-round. Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, serving lunch and dinner daily. Flamenco dance shows. Spanish/Cuban Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -Tampa A classic-American steakhouse featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood, award-winning wines and more. Things to Do BROOKSVILLE Brooksville Main Street welovebvl.org Embrace Downtown Brooksville – Where history meets community with year-round events, local businesses, museums, and tours. DADE CITY Bay Area Renaissance Festival bayarearenfest.com Full-contact live armored jousting, 7 themed weekends, and fabulous food fit for royalty! seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/ council-oak-steaks-and-seafood Dade City, FL Craft Tampa dadecityfl.com crafttampa.com A culinary & cocktail river journey! Tucked away in the hills of Pasco County, Dade City offers history, heritage, and small town charm. Food Court at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -Tampa The Mermaid Tale Trail floridamermaidtrail.com/tale-trail Giraffe Ranch Farm Tours girafferanch.com Giraffe Ranch is a licensed working ranch that specializes in exotic species. The Food Court offers quick bites; pizza/pasta, burgers, Asian specialties, healthy options & more. seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/food-court Celebrating 75 years of ‘Mermaids and Magic’, The Mermaid Tale Trail driving tour is comprised of 27 mermaid statues hidden throughout Hernando County. The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village pioneerfloridamuseum.org The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village Historic pioneer Florida preservation and education! Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -Tampa A classic American fare with an authentic rock atmosphere and live music. Moore ATV Rentals mooreatvrentals.com Let’s Explore 2,600 Acres! Self-Guided ATV, UTV & Dirt Bike Rentals & Guided ATV Tours. Reserve Now! seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/ hard-rock-cafe Woods ATV Rentals woodsatvrentals.com Central Florida’s leader in ATV Rentals with 5 star reviews! HERNANDO BEACH Marina Rose Cruises marinarosecruises.com Take in the sights of the Beautiful Gulf Waters of Hernando Beach, FL. Experience Gulf View Sunsets, while Enjoying Food, Beverages, & More! Metro Diner South Tampa metrodiner.com/locations/florida/south-tampa Metro Diner offers breakfast all day, comfort food favorites, & friendly service in a classic diner CLEARWATER BEACH Captain Memo’s Original Pirate Cruise captainmemo.com proparasail.com Original Pirate Cruise has something for everyone. Mise En Place miseonline.com 27 years in Modern American fare with an upscale environment-great wine list & experienced staff. HOMOSASSA Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park floridastateparks.org/park/ homosassa-springs This Florida State Park is a showcase for Florida’s native wildlife in a natural setting. Noodle Bar at Jubao Palace at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -Tampa A quick service restaurant offering authentic Asian cuisine. Chute Em Up Parasail Parasailing in Clearwater Beach with Chute Em Up! Tandem and Triple flights available. seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/ jubao-palace-noodle-bar Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival sunsetsatpier60.com Nightly sunset festival featuring local artisans and street performers. Free, weather permitting. Oystercatchers Restaurant at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay oystercatchersrestaurant.com Fresh seafood with waterfront views Get Up and Go Kayaking -The Chaz getupandgokayaking.com/locations/ florida/the-chaz homosassaspringswildlife.com Join us at Homosassa! Discover one of the best manatee kayak tours in Florida! The Tropics Boat Tours thetropicsboattours.com We offer Dolphin Exploration and Sunset Celebration Cruises daily: FUN for the whole family! The Rez Grill at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -Tampa Homosassa Springs Wildlife Adventures American grill with southern soul featuring a variety of elevated classic and comfort food favorites seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/the-rez-grill CRYSTAL RIVER Bird’s Underwater birdsunderwater.com Swim with manatees in their natural environment, while enjoying the best of Florida’s Nature Coast! INNISBROOK Innisbrook Resort -Copperhead Course innisbrookgolfresort.com innisbrookgolfresort.com innisbrookgolfresort.com innisbrookgolfresort.com Rise Kitchen & Deli seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/ rise-kitchen-and-deli Rise Kitchen & Deli has something for everyone, from savory to sweet! Crystal River Preserve Adventures crystalriverpreserveadventures.com Crystal River Preserve Adventures is your gateway to the beauty of unmatched experiences. Innisbrook Resort -Island Course Innisbrook Resort -North Course Innisbrook Resort -South Course Rock ‘N Raw at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -Tampa A casual counter-style spot offering innovative Asian cuisine with sushi and sashimi made fresh. seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/ rock-n-raw Crystal River Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/crystal-river-preserve A place of exceptional natural beauty, undisturbed islands, inlets, backwaters and forests. LECANTO Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter mermaidaquariumencounter.com Discover marine life, rescued macaws & enchanting mermaids in our quaint, cozy nautical aquarium. Tampeno Fish & Meat Market tampenofishandmeat.com Tampeño Fish and Meat Market a fusion restaurant of our varied cultural migrant Tampa heritage. Crystal River Watersports crystalriverwatersports.com CRWS specializes in manatee and ecotourism with CatBoat tours, SCUBA, Mermaiding and Scalloping too. 68 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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