Day Trips· springs
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Weeki Wachee, Spring Hill|$
A gloriously kitschy slice of old Florida since 1947, Weeki Wachee stages live mermaid performances several times daily in a 400-seat theater submerged in the spring. Rent a kayak or paddleboard for the 72-degree, glass-clear Weeki Wachee River, where you'll drift past turtles, fish, and (in winter) manatees.
Why our team sends guests here
Arrive right at opening — the park hits capacity fast in summer — and book your kayak launch ahead of time since river reservations are required.
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