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.

False advertising. The website clearly states that the dining plan includes. mango's Café,…read moreSurfside café, colossal snacks, or captain Pete's. Well, I am here now and being told that I can only use my $60 dining plan at surfside café or mango Joe's Café. So my recommendation is save your money. Do not buy the dining plan because it is not worth it.

The fountain drink stations were so filthy. Bees, flies and wasp were flying up into the nozzles…read moreclogging them up. The metal counter tops were sticky with ants trying to get to it and getting stuck.

Boyett's Citrus Grove Attraction is one of the most random type of places I have ever been to. It…read morewas like someone said, let's: arrange items from thrifts stores and never dust, have amateurs and professionals make art exhibits, have acquariums we won't clean, have a zoo we won't mow the grass at so you can barely see some of the animals, have an old school looking ice cream shop that is not open, a bathroom that looks like a port-a-potty so bad you won't even use it, and also putt putt golf. From big foot to fish to zebras to an alligator I never got to see because the area was so over grown to taxidermy to quirky tour guides to a whole Christmas themed room. Definitely something unique. All that said, the place is huge and there is so much to see and take in. We spent about 1.5 hours there and had a good time just looking at everything and laughing at a lot. Place could definitely use a lot of upkeep. Several animal stalls were very over grown and I bet that affects the animals. That said I did get access to all the animals I wanted to see and they all looked healthy. You even get a baggy of food to feed them. The horse is such a demanding sweetheart. You can tell it is family owned, a quirky family, and they enjoy the business. It is kinda in the middle of nowhere in farm land and just pops up so follow that GPS. Ample parking and easy access. Bring your camera. This is a fun time, just don't take it serious, especially when you take a picture with Sasquatch.

Wow, my family and I had an absolute blast at this wonderfully weird roadside attraction. It's part…read morezoo, part mini golf course, part museum of oddities, and somehow also a full‑on adventure into the world of yetis, outlaws, and everything in between. Everywhere you turn, there's something unexpected....random displays, quirky characters, and little details that make you stop and laugh. The whole place feels like someone took every fun idea they ever had and decided, "Why not?" and honestly, it works. If you love offbeat Americana, kitschy charm, and experiences you can't find anywhere else, this spot is a must‑visit.

First time visiting the Treasure Island Fun Center since I originally was a regular at the former…read morelocation at Treasure Island. They have special deals for the card play purchases which is nice!! The entire place is very exciting and colorful with a huge array of games for all ages!! Nice little concession stand inside with quick food and drinks!! They also have a nice variety of prizes to choose from the ticket winnings from all the games!!! My daughter had a great time there today and we look forward to visiting again sometime!!!

Amazing place my family has been going for generations we always have fun. It is a little expensive…read morebut they always have great prizes

So much fun!! They have 5 courses and 1 just for the…read morelittles. You have to start at the lowest and work your way up. Think Ninja Warrior lol. The staff were all very helpful and friendly which made the experience even better. Then if you can't make it thru they will come and help you down. Highly recommend!!

We went last week and i love how the team Empowers you! This…read morewas about an hour trip for us so not too bad. Parking was free because we went on a weekday, i saw signage for paid parking so im not sure if it is always free. The waivers muat be completed before checkout. They wrist band you and then guide you to the next window where they will harness you. Following the harness you go through an intro training and then a practice course before being allowed on the main platform. The great thing about this is that they show you how to stay connected and safe. We started at yellow and made our way up to green level course. Next time we will attempt the blue and the black. The way it works is that once you are done with the training course they mark your badge with the final time that you will be able to go to the main platform and start a course. We were climbing for about 2 hours before we decided to call it! It's a great physical and mental stimulation. You can tell that they care about the course because everything was maintained. Additionally, the staff were soooo nice! Great team! There is also a gift shop with ice-cream and some small finger food if you need a bite while out there. I recommend bringing your own water because they cost 8 dollars! We will be back!!

Awesome experience. Didn't really have a lot of the aquarium atmosphere but you gotta understand…read moreit's a marine hospital not really a full blown out aquarium. Overall loved the place, purchased the boat ride to see the dolphins and we actually got to see a manatee and a pod of dolphins! Multiple times by the way. And yes you run the risk of not seeing anything. It's the ocean not a planned exhibit where you're guaranteed to see a dolphin. The boat ride itself was worth the $20 though in my opinion! The two dolphins were awesome to see inside and they did tricks as well. Definitely recommend stopping here if your in the area! Well worth the price.

Secret stop We went…read moreto the Clearwater Aquarium and overheard mention of this ancialliary building with movie props from Dolphin Tale. We grabbed a trolley bus here and took a boat back to the aquarium. The movie props and stuff were neat to see and gave more background on how Hollywood spins a story. The gift shop is huge and had a larger selection of T's and some clearance stuff.

I'm not sure how I haven't been to the Tarpon Springs Aquarium before?! It's family owned and…read moreincredible!! I would highly recommend for all ages. The amount of touch and feeding encounters is so amazing. We did the fish, sting ray and farm animal feedings. The staff were all friendly. They have homeschool days posted. I can't wait to return and do the shark and baby gator feedings.

Love this place. Visited again with my son! This time we saw the reptile show and the gator show…read more He got to hold a snake and a gator! Feeding the animals is also super fun! The petting zoo space is also a lot of fun for children! It was very educational and entertaining!

Appeared to have good safety protocols in place. My 11 year old had come for a birthday party and…read moreit was about 2.5 - 3 hours to complete the full course with about 15 kids.

My daughter was adamant about zip lining for her birthday while we were on vacation. I found…read moreEmpower adventures and set it up easily online. Once we arrived the crew explained everything to us gave us the safety demo and we were off! Our guides, Andrew and Ryan were amazing! They were young and vibrant and kept our daughters entertained (6-7 IYKYK). We went through each zip line and obstacle with ease and had a great time while doing it. We learned a few fun facts about the birds and wildlife we came across and were given a few places to head to once we left. Overall this was a fun event to add to our great vacation. We would definitely come back and do it all over again. Thanks so much guys!