Brooksville and Weeki Wachee Florida

Azaleas frame the historic Chinsegut Hill Manor House

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An underwater wonder … mermaids!

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Sunset cruise in the Gulf of Mexico

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Flying high on an ATV at Croom Motorcycle Area in Withlacoochee State Forest

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Re-enacting the Civil War’s Brooksville Raid in Sand Hill Scout Reservation

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Camping at the shore of Silver Lake in Croom Wildlife Management Area

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Golfing on the championship course at Glen Lakes

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Cyclists racing down a shady, brick-paved street

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Spring

18 - 30 ºC

Summer

22 - 32 ºC

Fall

14 - 25 ºC

Winter

11 - 24 ºC

January

9 - 22 ºC

February

11 - 23 ºC

March

12 - 26 ºC

April

15 - 28 ºC

May

18 - 31 ºC

June

22 - 32 ºC

July

22 - 32 ºC

August

22 - 32 ºC

September

22 - 32 ºC

October

18 - 29 ºC

November

13 - 25 ºC

December

11 - 22 ºC

Major Airports:

Tampa (TPA)

Orlando (MCO)
States:

Florida

Outdoor adventures, history and magical mermaids

The naturally beautiful Florida's Adventure Coast, including Brooksville and Weeki Wachee, is known as "Nature’s Place to Play." Bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico and the east by the Withlacoochee River, you’ll find scenic rolling hills, spectacular parks and waterways, some of the best paved bike trails in Florida and 10 locations along the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Just 45 minutes north of Tampa and 96 kilometers west of Orlando, Brooksville and Weeki Wachee are in the geographic center of the state and easily accessible from major highways. Just off the beaten path, find welcoming Southern charm, a relaxing pace and adventures ranging from mild to wild.

Parks and waterways offer access to some of the best fresh and saltwater fishing on Florida’s west coast – including the chance to catch snook, cobia, redfish, tarpon and grouper – as well as the opportunity to go on an exceptional scalloping tour every summer.

Well-designed golf courses challenge all skill levels. A network of biking, hiking and horse trails winds through forests, and sightings of rare local and migratory birds are frequent. Other types of wildlife living throughout park and conservation lands include Florida black bears, bobcats, turkeys, wild hogs, white-tailed deer, coyotes and gopher tortoises. Often visible just off shore are manatees, dolphins and sea otters.

Lodging choices range from campgrounds and RV parks to conveniently located national hotel chains. Local eateries offer fresh seafood and award-winning Southern cuisine. Historic Brooksville’s museums and oak-canopied streets offer a glimpse of yesteryear, while the famous mermaids entertain seven days a week at Weeki Wachee Springs.

With adventures on water and land, culture, family entertainment, great dining and sightseeing, Brooksville and Weeki Wachee are indeed the place to play in nature.