Tarpon Springs streets wind around scenic waterways, including Spring Bayou, where every January, young Greek Orthodox men dive into the water to retrieve a wooden cross that is said to bring the finder good luck.Ĭraig Park, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, is on the southern tip of Spring Bayou and it is a hidden gem in Tarpon Springs. Walk, bike or kayak around the Spring Bayou. You can take your bike on the Pinellas Trail or use one of the city street maps distributed at every tourist locale to ride around town. It is on the 34-mile long Pinellas Trail, the most popular bike trail in Florida, which begins in downtown St. Tarpon Springs lends itself to exploration by bicycle. Things to do in Tarpon Springs: H istoric building used for sponge processing in Tarpon Springs. The lighthouse is a skeletal structure, originally designed so that it could be disassembled and moved. As the boat gets into the Gulf, the staff makes every effort to give visitors a chance to spot dolphins and the on-board naturalist provides interesting background on flora and fauna.Īt Anclote Key, you only see the lighthouse and main island from the water. The scenery in Tarpon Springs along the Anclote River is pleasant, with some historic structures and working fishing boats. On the boat tour, we left the hot 88-degree afternoon behind and enjoyed a breeze and a perfect temperature. (We considered it, but after taking the tour boat decided it was a more demanding kayak outing than we’d consider fun.) With three miles of open water between Tarpon Springs and Anclote Key, only the most experienced kayakers would undertake the long trip. Unfortunately, unless you own your own boat, there are few other good ways to visit Anclote Key for a longer visit. (Twice a year, in September and December, special trips are conducted that include lighthouse tours where visitors can climb its 140-step spiral staircase.) The tours give visitors enough time to walk the the perfect sandy beaches of Anclote Key but do not include visiting the lighthouse. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)īoat tours to Anclote Key are multi-purpose: You tour the Anclote River and hear a little Tarpon Springs history, you gaze on the Gulf waters and spot dolphins, you see a variety of birds (including magnificent frigate birds on our trip) and you get a short stop on the island itself. The boat from Tarpon Springs to Anclote Key stops on a sandbar island. (Additionally, we found some very nice things to do in Tarpon Springs - more on this later.) Happily, the Sponge Docks are also the place to buy a ticket on a cruise to one of Florida’s most remote state parks: Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Yes, there are good Greek restaurants, but those aren’t particularly rare. But Dodoecanese Boulevard, the three-block-long riverfront stretch of souvenir shops and restaurants, turned out to be worth about a 20 minute stroll. I loved the Greek Isles when I visited years ago I figured this would be the next best thing. I’ve lived in Florida for more than 30 years, and I have always heard about the Greek community in Tarpon Springs. You can have a great day in Tarpon Springs if you eat a Greek dinner, explore the lovely historic district and especially if you take a boat tour out to Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Today, somewhat tired and tacky, this cluster of Greek-themed businesses is of limited appeal.īut that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t visit Tarpon Springs: There are more things to do in Tarpon Springs than the Sponge Docks. Long before Disney, the Greek-flavored sponge docks in Tarpon Springs were the sort of roadside attraction that tourists loved. Miss Pass-A-Grille | 801 Pass-A-Grille Way | St.Tarpon Springs is an old-time attraction, but Anclote Key and exploring Spring Bayou and the historic district elevates the experience Call and reserve the entire boat for your next company party, church outing, or family reunion.įish Cleaning service and soft drinks available. Parking Passes are available inside the bait shop. We supply the Rod, Reel, Bait, Tackle and Fishing License. We fish for Red Grouper, Gag Grouper,Triggerfish, Sea Bass, Mangrove Snapper, and Gray Snapper. Miss Pass-A-Grille is a 51' Twin Diesel with an A/C cabin for everyone. SHELL KEY SHUTTLE FROM THE same DOCK - Eco-tour with low impact on unspoiled Shell Key Wednesdays and saturdays at 8:00am and returns at 4:00pm The afternoon trip leaves at 1:00pm and returns at 5:00pm The morning trip leaves at 8:00am and returns at 12:00pm Monday, tuesday, thursday, friday, and sunday
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