Crews Lake Wilderness Park has beautiful and well maintained grounds. No fee to enter like some…read moreother wilderness parks. I attended a wedding here and it was a peaceful and serene experience. There is a boardwalk and pavilions for events. The restrooms were also nice and clean. Actually better than some restaurants.

I really love this park!…read more I saw the signs for it & just decided to check it out as I love to visit the Nature parks. This park is exceptionally beautiful. It has an old vintage Florida feel with gorgeous old moss covered trees, kids play areas, an old vintage railroad, tons of biking & walking/hiking trails & a giant Lilly covered pond/lake. I had such a great time the first time I went. There was wildlife everywhere & I got to video some very friendly birds. I went back again & it was even more beautiful the second time, than the first time as it had just rained & all the flowers were blooming. They have a little garden there. It's just so precious. This place is so very beautiful. I keep finding all these different trails, they are obviously working on it & making it bigger with more trails. It's a very peaceful place, Like a forgotten tropical wilderness stuck in time. I have not seen more than 5 people here at once. I love all the Nature Parks for hiking but I have to admit. This one is very special & very unique. I can't wait to return. Highly recommended.

The park is still undergoing repairs from the hurricanes & storms. Great place for fishing,…read morebeautiful views & sunsets. Outhouses available.

This park has great parking - 2 large docks, shaded picnic tables and is just relaxing to watch the…read moreboats come and go. Lots of people fishing here.

This was an amazing tour, we saw a manatee and our tour guide Ashley was very informative. Would…read moredefinitely recommend and will come back.

Quaint. Remote and unusual. Great place to catch an airboat ride. Very 'Old Florida". Highly…read morerecommended.

Open 7 days a week dawn to dusk, this is a gorgeous memorial park on the gulf known to locals as…read more"Hudson Beach." It's great for a gathering of any kind. The entire park is nestled up against the beautiful water. Today the tress were green & a breeze cooled the temperature as the sun was shining bright. What a HAPPY place! There's a 24/7 boat ramp w/ trailer parking. (Boat launching/trailer parking is $5 daily.) This park is six acres on the Gulf of Mexico. According to the website, there are 1,900 feet of beach frontage, 200 feet of swimming area, & 290 feet of beach front w/ fishing access. There are picnic tables, charcoal grills, a pedestal shower, restrooms, water fountains, a bike rack, a playground for very young children, swings, & at least five pavilions. (One is two story, although the second story serves only as an observation deck.) Sam's on the Beach & Inn on the Gulf are located on the park grounds; there's a large parking lot that attempts to accommodate the park & the businesses. According to multiple articles, finding a parking space in the evening (pre pandemic) was a major challenge. Please see the park pics as I am unable to adequately capture this memorial park's beauty in words alone.

beach was a nice fishing area but not well for swimming. a very rocky area with a small park…read morebenches for picnics and a couple of restaurants such as sams beach bar.

SLIDE THRU PLEASE best place to grab grub you know and fishing gear you know. hope to see you soonread more

Cute and rustic inexpensive boat ramp and little store. They have a little bit of everything and a…read moresign pointing up that says 4.9 miles to heaven and various other signs. If you need it they sell it from fishing poles and supplies and snacks and beer and soda etc...Situated right next to the bridge in Aripeka perfect place to fish of course and 10 or 12 people fishing there today on Sunday The guy in the store said it's better during the week less people more fish. So I'm planning on coming back to fish!!!

Parking was nice, I saw a sheriff come through and check on stuff via jet ski which was nice, it…read moredidnt seem too crowded and it's right by the Upper Deck which is crazy good and convenient. You can swim (or wade) right across.

Beautiful place, great for water sports. The location is good and it kept clean and well…read moremaintained. Water is so pretty and clear in some areas.

went out with Captain Mike on Saturday. had an absolutely phenomenal time! we caught so many fish…read morethat my shoulder and arm was sore the next day. anyone needing an experienced Captain and wants to get on fish needs to come see Mike. Thanks for a great trip and going above and beyond for this Northerner!

From the owner: We Offer Inshore And Offshore Charters Targeting Most Of Florida’s secret spots! Call to book your…read moretrip today! Passengers We Take Out Fishing Will Not Even Need A Fishing License! Licensed Captain Looking Forward To Hearing From Yea! -Capt Mike

They've been here since 1947... before Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Universal, LegoLand and yep, longer…read morethan Mickey. These mermaids ‍ showed Ariel how it's done in Florida waters. Welcome to Weeki Wachee Springs... home of one of the Sunshine State's original roadside attractions. (second maybe only to orange juice stands). If you love clear water, gentle humor, fun costumes, old Florida, a little razzle dazzle and a whole lot of bubbles, you'll get a kick out of the mermaid shows. The mermaids have their own theater and the kids aren't the only ones who get sucked into the fairy tale. The vibes are so laid back, you could be lulled into forgetting how hard these underwater moves are. They make it look easy-but there's some serious athleticism and training, behind all of the underwater fun... and they do it all... while wearing tails! (like Ginger Rogers keeping up with Fred Astaire-but backwards and in high heels) The mermaid show is adjacent to the water park. They share a parking lot and a ticket window. You could make a day out of it. There's a cute gift shop... and random peacocks wandering around... plus photo ops with the mermaids. I love the history of this place-they do a good job sharing it at the show. I'll let them tell you. The show is part of Weeki Wachee State Park. When i went (March 2026), it was $13 for adults-I think $8 for kids and I believe the youngest ones get in free. The water park and paddle boarding are extra but the admission covers the mermaids and I think the river cruise is included. The mermaid shows run a few times a day-and seats fill up quickly, so get there about 30 minutes early on busier days (summer and weekends). It's so Florida-you've gotta go! Have fun!

The mermaid show is the big draw from this "famous " Floridian roadside show. Once privately owned,…read moreit has now been acquired by the State of Florida. We were late for the show, because the website failed to post times and were unreachable via phone, email, or the websites frequently asked questions. We caught the last 15 minutes of the show as it runs from 11-11:30, 1:30-2pm and 3-3:30pm. It's a relatively small park. The mermaid show is cute if you have children under the age of 10 years old. Otherwise, give it a miss. Admission is $13 ea a little less for kids. 4 of us cost about $42 for entrance fees. They have a water slide that was not operating. They have a small "nature " walk. They have a boat that was not running to look at nature and they have a 30 minute animal encounter educational experience with a ranger. She showed and talked about two kinds of turtles, a snake and a small alligator. Walking around they have photo ops to look like a mermaid and after the show you have a chance to photograph yourself with a live mermaid from the show. If you have $50- $100 your kid can have a "mermaid makeover". We were at the park for maybe 1.5 hours. I suppose if the boat was running and the water slide was operating one could spend up to 3 hours. It was an interesting experience. Once is enough.

Perfect spot to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunsets. Clean and easy access to…read moreparking.

Needs playground for kids, beach is too rocky . Otherwise very nice, sunsets are beautiful! Maybe…read moreadd an ice cream truck

Captain kyle really helped me out today my motor took a dump on me and i couldn't get in great guy…read morenice rig i would highly suggest this charter to anyone who wants to have a good time and be in good hands

From the owner: Captain Kyle owns a 2014, 19'1″ East Cape Vantage. Its the finest flats/poling skiff on the market…read more It is very comfortable ride in choppy water and its huge spray rails keep us completely dry. It is equipped with many upgrades. Just in front of the center console sits a bench seat which is extremely comfortable. We have a wide casting platform with sea deck on top for a comfortable safe footing. Also equipped on the casting platforms is a lean bar which allows you to take some weight off your feet and relax while we stalk fish. The boat has a 6' power pole off the left transom. A reliable 2014 Suzuki DF90A is attached to an Atlas jack plate to run shallow so we can take the most direct route to the fishing grounds.