BOYETT'S GROVE 4355 Spring Lake Hwy • Brooksville, FL
800-780-2296
Promising "a little something for everyone" Boyett's Grove is a mecca of fresh citrus, cooling ice cream and unique gifts. Outside you can wander shaded paths while visiting with, monkeys, deer, parrots, snakes, alligators and much more. And if that isn't enough enter the dinosaur cave!.
MAY STRINGER HERITAGE MUSEUM 601 Museum Court • Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-0129
This authentic 1856 southern home stands four stories tall with twelve Victorian decorated rooms filled with over 11,000 vintage artifacts. It includes authentic war memorabilia, an 1800's "summer kitchen", a communications room, and a depiction of a late 1800s school room. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 it is continually being restored.
Guided Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.
ROGER'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 103 S. Saxon Avenue • Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-2415
Christmas time is year round at Roger's Christmas Village. Featuring five turn of the century houses and gardens of azaleas, dogwood trees and magnolias the village will enchant and delight the senses. Offerings range from trees, lights & ornaments to home furnishings, limited editions and gourmet food products. And oh yes, don't forget to visit the Elf Village!
Admission: FREE
Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5:00
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS/BUCCANEER BAY U.S. 19 at intersection of SR50 Weeki Wachee, FL
(North of Spring Hill & South of Homosassa Springs)
The 538 acre park holds a first magnitude spring and a 400-seat submerged theater to view Florida's only live mermaids. A river boat cruise on the Weeki Wachee River offers a scenic tour of nature at its' best.
Buccaneer Bay delights with white sandy beaches, covered picnic pavilions and, of course, the thrill of the flume ride.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Weeki Wachee Springs March 28 - September 13, 2009: Monday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
September 14 - September 27: Monday-Tuesday Closed; Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
September 28 - December 31, 2009: Monday-Wednesday Closed: Thursday-Sunday 10am - 3 pm
Buccaneer Bay June 8 - August 30,2009: Monday-Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
August 31 - September 27, 2009: Monday - Friday Closed; Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Chinsegut WEA consists of the 408-acre Chinsegut Nature Center and the 420-acre Bit pine Tract, the secondlargest contiguous tract of old-growth longleaf pine in Florida. A one-of-a-kind facility for Florida FWC its focus is on education. Four major events are hled yearly: Reptile/Amphibian Expo, Pioneer Day, Chinsegut Run & Fun Walk, Welcom back Songbirds, with numerous other programs offered.
The Nature Center is open to the public every Friday & Saturday, 8am to 2 pm.
The hiking trails at both tracts are open during daylight hours, 7 days a week.
Directions:
Nature Center: 7 miles North of Brooskville, US Hwy 41 to CR 476. Turn west (left) to entrance.
Big Pine Tract: US Hwy 41 on Old Crystal River Road.
