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The Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the world's finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country. What will you find in Tarpon Springs? The Sponge Docks, Greek Restaurants, Bakeries, Attractions, Natural Sponges, Sponge Diving, Tours, Sightseeing Cruises, Unique Greek and Florida Souvenirs, lots of Shopping, Sightseeing and Live Entertainment (Bouzoukia)
369 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdThe Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the world's finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country. What will you find in Tarpon Springs? The Sponge Docks, Greek Restaurants, Bakeries, Attractions, Natural Sponges, Sponge Diving, Tours, Sightseeing Cruises, Unique Greek and Florida Souvenirs, lots of Shopping, Sightseeing and Live Entertainment (Bouzoukia)
One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.
130 locals recommend
Honeymoon Island
One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.
Whitcomb Bayou is a lovely park to enjoy fresh air and take a walk. It is close to downtown, perfect for a stroll after a big meal. The Epiphany takes place here every year.
Whitcomb Bayou
Whitcomb Bayou is a lovely park to enjoy fresh air and take a walk. It is close to downtown, perfect for a stroll after a big meal. The Epiphany takes place here every year.
Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrNice local beach. Parking does cost money though.
Our local mall with a movie theater, in case you need to buy anything while you're here.
144 locals recommend
Westfield Countryside Mall
27001 US Hwy 19 NOur local mall with a movie theater, in case you need to buy anything while you're here.
In case you need something to do with the kids, or just love sea animals.
41 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Aquarium
1722 North Pinellas AvenueIn case you need something to do with the kids, or just love sea animals.
This aquarium is where the movie Winter the Dolphin comes from.
714 locals recommend
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageThis aquarium is where the movie Winter the Dolphin comes from.
Food scene
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces.
Chuy's
25750 Sierra Center BlvdAmazing Tex-Mex Food
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
34726 US Highway 19 NorthGood Mexican Food. White queso and salsa is delicious!
The first of its kind in the area, SodaWorks™ gives you “flavored” and mixed soda drinks. All your favorite options are available including most Coca-Cola™ & Pepsi™ Products.
Energy drinks, tea, boba tea, lemonade, sparkling, and still water. You can choose from over 50 different mix-ins. And to top it all off, you can get fresh baked cookies, hard candies, chocolates, and an amazing experience.
You can walk to it from the house. And, I own it. ;)
SodaWorks
1992 South Pinellas AvenueThe first of its kind in the area, SodaWorks™ gives you “flavored” and mixed soda drinks. All your favorite options are available including most Coca-Cola™ & Pepsi™ Products.
Energy drinks, tea, boba tea, lemonade, sparkling, and still water. You can choose from over 50 different mix-ins. And to top it all off, you can get fresh baked cookies, hard candies, chocolates, and an amazing experience.
You can walk to it from the house. And, I own it. ;)
Has the best cuban sandwiches in the area. Even though it's in a gas station, don't let it fool you. You can get a sandwich there, and a drink from SodaWorks, and it's all walkable from the house :)
Price Rite Food Mart
1996 South Pinellas AvenueHas the best cuban sandwiches in the area. Even though it's in a gas station, don't let it fool you. You can get a sandwich there, and a drink from SodaWorks, and it's all walkable from the house :)
Orange Cycle Creamery
212 E Tarpon AveBest made-fresh-daily ice cream.
Yianni's Greek Cuisine
514 Dodecanese BlvdOur favorite Greek restaurant in the area.
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
28775 US Hwy 19 NReally good hibachi.
Johnny's Taphouse and Grill
224 East Tarpon AvenueGood bar-type food.
Delco's Original Steaks
1701 Main StEveryone says they have the best Philly Cheesesteaks.
Krate focuses on smaller and local businesses, with a mix of more experienced brands and first-time owners so they can lean on each other throughout the process. Three rows of crates are home to 46 businesses, with 30% being run by first-timers. Shipping container spaces can range from 320 to 960 square feet. It’s one of the largest container parks in the country, with more businesses than Las Vegas’ downtown container park.
Restaurants occupy the majority of the crates, with no two dining options alike. The mix of spots includes different cuisines and culinary concepts, including a Japanese ramen spot, a classic French bakery, a Puerto Rican pastry shop, a restaurant specializing in Peruvian and Chinese fusion and a spot for Venezuelan street food, among many others. There are currently 17 restaurants open at the development, with another 11 slated to launch in the coming months.
12 locals recommend
Krate at the Grove
6105 Wesley Grove BoulevardKrate focuses on smaller and local businesses, with a mix of more experienced brands and first-time owners so they can lean on each other throughout the process. Three rows of crates are home to 46 businesses, with 30% being run by first-timers. Shipping container spaces can range from 320 to 960 square feet. It’s one of the largest container parks in the country, with more businesses than Las Vegas’ downtown container park.
Restaurants occupy the majority of the crates, with no two dining options alike. The mix of spots includes different cuisines and culinary concepts, including a Japanese ramen spot, a classic French bakery, a Puerto Rican pastry shop, a restaurant specializing in Peruvian and Chinese fusion and a spot for Venezuelan street food, among many others. There are currently 17 restaurants open at the development, with another 11 slated to launch in the coming months.
Bogota Kitchen + Bar
917 11th StreetReally amazing Columbian Cuisine.
Our favorite pizza in the area that is not a commerical chain.
12 locals recommend
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub
2901 US-19 ALTOur favorite pizza in the area that is not a commerical chain.
City/town information
Dunedin
Has a really cute downtown and shopping area off of main St.