4 Star Places To Visit in Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States (22)

1. 4.5 Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (2.877 reviews)
   - Very special fishing village
   Marinas
   
   
   The Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the worlds finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Fred Howard Park (1.340 reviews)
   - Hidden Gem Beach
   Beaches • Parks
   
   
   Fred Howard Park consists of 155 acres and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. It's location provides access to the Gulf by a 1-mile long causeway. The white sandy beach is a popular swim area and also provides a perfect location to view spectacular sunsets. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Sunset Beach (636 reviews)
   - Best sunset
   Beaches
   
   
   So glad we listened to the locals….. they said get there early, it will get busy. Right before the sun was to set people started pouring it and they were gone shortly thereafter. The park is beautiful and well maintained …. We spent the afternoon there and enjoyed ourselves. It was the mist beautiful sunset we have see in a long time. It’s a must stop location. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary (303 reviews)
   - Awesome fun experience
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums
   
   
   Adventure Awaits! The Tarpon Springs Aquarium offers a variety of shows and interactive encounters with animals. Get to hold an alligator, hand feed a stingray, and more. Family owned and operated since 1990. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Brooker Creek Preserve (178 reviews)
   - A bit disappointed!
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Brooker Creek Preserve is Pinellas County's largest natural area at nearly 8,500 acres. Boardwalks and trails (hiking and equestrian) are currently available for public use. Opens every day at 7:00 am and closes 30 minutes before sunset. The Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education, provides numerous interactive exhibits, nature store, and resource center. Open Wednesday from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm and Thursday - Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed holidays). See more..
   
6. 4.5 Replay Amusement Museum (157 reviews)
   - Penny arcade☺
   Monday: Speciality Museums
   
   
   Entering the doorway, I passed through a time warp. I was young again, thinking of my brother playing games on pinball devices (these are not machines). A century ago, a collection of these devices at amusement parks, such as New York’s Coney Island, were called penny arcades, because the cost to operate the device was a penny. A few years ago, I discovered in the San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf district such an amusement museum, Musee Mecanique. The flashing lights and mechanical binging sounds and whistles bring to mind lyrics from 1969’s “Pinball Wizard” by The Who: “Ever since I was a young boy/I’ve played the silver ball/From Soho down to Brighton/I must have played ’em all.” Stroll down memory lane. Check out the Coke bottle dispenser from 70 years ago (depicted in the accompanying photo). Watch “pinball wizards” hone their skills. It costs nothing to watch, not even a penny☺ See more..
   
7. 4.5 A. L. Anderson Park (138 reviews)
   - Late afternoon walk
   Parks
   
   
   The park is very well maintained from parking, pavilions, paths, tables and grounds. There is a walking path from pavilion one to the back end of park. Through trees and on a Boardwalk along lake. The are out cropings from path with tables to sit right by waters edge. Very peaceful walk with nice scenery. Great place to picnic also has a launch point for boats. I was able to spot four alligators in the lake on my visit. There is swings for kids and ample trash cans around to keep park clean. Not a long walking path maybe 1/2 mile at most so hiking is not happening here. This is a relax, see view, go for a stroll hang out and have picnic place. Does all that very well. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (113 reviews)
   - My Favorite Art Museum Around Tampa
   Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
   
   
   Located on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum featuring works from the 20th and 21st centuries. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Craig Park (60 reviews)
   - Put Craig on your list☺
   Spent < 1 hour Parks
   
   
   From Chamber of Commerce and Pinellas Ave, go west, young person, for two blocks along West Tarpon Avenue. Craig Park has a grand staircase descending to the bowl-shape basin containing the bay. The park also houses Heritage Museum and War Memorial, as well as green space for picnics and relaxation under towering palms or gracious Live Oaks (quercus virginiana). In early June, more manatees lazed in the water than humans in the park. For those with limited travel budgets—like me—Craig Park is a must-see Tarpon Springs site. There’s a bonus that costs nothing: Walk along Spring Boulevard to admire restored magnificent mansions, depicted in the accompanying photos. I felt as though I was on the HGTV set for ‘Rehab Addict’ or ‘Bargain Mansions.’ See more..
   
10. 4.5 Whitcomb Bayou (47 reviews)
    - Slow Peaceful Beautiful Area to Visit in Florida
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Visiting Tarpon Springs is a great trip if you are in Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater area. The town has winding roads around several Bayou's that lead to the Gulf. During the winter manatee's are visiting Spring Bayou (the gem of all Bayou's) to snuggle up to the warm spring water. Craig Park has beautiful trees and benches to sit and relax viewing Spring Bayou and some historic homes surrounding it.. You can launch a kayak and travel in calm waters around surrounding Bayou's and end up at the Sponge Dock area where there are restaurants and shops to visit. Tarpon Springs is a charming town, and nice to visit where traffic is slower paced and is less of a hustle and bustle area as most cities in Florida. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society (34 reviews)
    - Loved coming to visit a slice of history!!!
    Monday: Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Historic Train Depot Museum houses the office and Archives of the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, which has filled the old station with exhibits telling the story of Tarpon Springs' past from its founding in the mid 1800s to 1915 when the first "Spongers" arrived, through the "Great War", WWII, and the Vietnam Conflict to present day Tarpon Springs. The "Depot" includes historic exhibits, a gift shop containing many books and other items related to the history of Tarpon Springs, a Library and Archives center, as well as items created by local artisans. We invite you to stop in and look around. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Silverking Brewing Co. (30 reviews)
    - Fantastic Spot
    Monday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Breweries
    
    
    Silverking Brewing Co.; The Tarpon Springs Beer Made By Tarpon Fishermen. Located In The Heart of Historically-Vibrant Downtown Tarpon Springs, Florida. Open Monday-Thurs 5p-9p, Fridays 5p-12a with entertainment, Saturdays 2p-12a with entertainment, and on Sundays cycle down from the Pinellas Trail 2p-6p. Watch a cool band in the High Bays on the weekends or cool off in the historic jail house/lodge. Established June 19, 2012, on the New Moon in Tarpon Springs, FL. We sell local art, logo merchandise, and our terribly delicious craft beer. Corn Hole, Pool, Darts and Friendly Conversation are always free. New Moon June Migration Celebration Party Yearly! Give us a call to book your special event today! See more..
    
13. 4.5 Two Frogs Brewing Company (26 reviews)
    - best brewery in tarpon
    Spent < 1 hour Breweries
    
    
    I'm not much of a craft beer guy, but boy this brewery knows how to appeal to anyone! I had the Bullfrog Blonde which is delicious and my friends who call themselves beer geeks loved Chad's hoppy brews and sours too! Great customer service and awesome beer. We will def be back. Also- the bartender was happy to offer us cold water and samples to figure out which beer we liked best ! See more..
    
14. 4.5 Safford House Museum (22 reviews)
    - A Touch of Tarpon Springs History
    Monday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    One of Tarpon Springs’ best kept secrets is the 1883 Safford House Museum. Visiting the home of one of the city’s original developers is a journey back in time.The Safford House has been restored to its original Victorian splendor and is open to the public. Today the Safford residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and operated by the City of Tarpon Springs as a museum. The house is a fine example of late 19th century Florida vernacular architecture and is filled with period furnishings and original family possessions that bring the Safford family to life. A visit offers the opportunity to get acquainted with the family and to experience Florida life more than 100 years ago. See more..
    
15. 4.0 Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center (19 reviews)
    - Great Shows for Community Theatre
    Theaters
    
    
    Great little community theatre with excellent directors and casts. Loved Carousel over the summer. Only wished they had microphones for their actors. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum (16 reviews)
    - Local history & artifacts
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    This small museum at the west side of Craig Park and associated with the Welcome Center features sponge harvesting industry and local history. Because of the pandemic, hours are limited, I believe closing at 3:00—at least on that Friday I was there. Displays by local artists enhance the esoteric history with visual interpretations. A wealth of information about the Greek sponge harvesting industry featured here is unlike anything a Web search can offer. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Court of Two Sisters (14 reviews)
    - Antique overload☺
    Monday: Antique Shops
    
    
    Court of Two Sisters is an antiques and collectibles shop located in historical downtown Tarpon Springs, Florida. We offer the largest selection of antiques in Tarpon Springs in a spacious and easy-to-browse atmosphere. The owner, Cindy, has watched the shop blossom into a local staple since 1996. Located on the second story is The Upper Court, specializing in fine furniture consignment. This 10,000 sq. ft. space houses a myriad of one-of-a-kind pieces. A real must see when in town! See more..
    
18. 4.0 Discovery Playground (12 reviews)
    - Great for kids
    Playgrounds
    
    
    A wonderful playground with plenty of places to climb and swing. There are pint-sized swings and places to climb as well as higher 'castles'/ pirate ship. (Next to soccer fields) It is nice to find a free place where children can entertain themselves and each other! There always seem to be other kids to play with; important for visiting children..... And it is down the street from a wonder ice cream place. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Leslie Hale Teaching Center (8 reviews)
    - See exact scale Tabernacle as in the Bible
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    We called for an appointment and tour and was met by the Director, John Mastor. He is a highly informed enthusiastic young man, well educated and interesting. He guided us all around the site and into the Tabernacle and explained all that we saw. My wife and I learned a lot more than from Sunday school. Then we were invited next door to witness the largest Bible collection In The World. This is a tour for young and old alike. Admission is on a donation basis and we left what we were lead to. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Tarpon Springs Cultural Center (5 reviews)
    - Not just a museum! Come see a play.
    Spent 1-2 hours Civic Centres
    
    
    The Cultural Center is a beautiful historic building (previously the City Hall). In addition to art exhibits, this is a venue for multiple theatrical productions put on by the Tarpon Arts. The Cultural Center was built in 1915 as the first City Hall. Renowned architect Ernest Ivey Cook designed the building in the neoclassical style. In 1987 the city government decided to move its offices to the former Tarpon Springs High School building, and plans were made to convert City Hall into a cultural center. The City of Tarpon Springs successfully renovated this important historic site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Splash Park (3 reviews)
    - Children birthday party and play date
    Bodies of Water • Parks • Playgrounds
    
    
    My granddaughter loves this even though she is now too big to play it just makes you smile having water sqirt out of the ground randomly:) See more..
    
22. 4.0 Unitarian Universalists of Tarpon Springs (2 reviews)
    - Home To Innis Murals
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
    Located just off the bayou,this wee church is home to George Innis junior murals painted in the late 19th c featuring local landscapes. Think Turner. Had seen them before in situ during a service but this visit they are absent being refurbished following a 5 year restoration of the church necesitated by sink hole damage. The church is a christian center of the community. Volunteers are busy week days fabricating quits and children's dresses and tote bags etc or persons in need, The grounds feature a memory garden of fragrant trees and shrubs. See more..