Weeki Wachee Springs
Weeki Wachee Springs (Officially: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park) is a natural tourist attraction located in Weeki Wachee, Florida, where underwater performances by "mermaids", women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. It lies 3 mi southwest of North Weeki Wachee. 2008 is when its story starts.
A state park, 3 mi southwest of North Weeki Wachee
North Weeki Wachee is the nearest base
North Weeki Wachee is 3 miles northeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 2008
Weeki Wachee Springs dates from 2008. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Weeki Wachee Springs
Weeki Wachee Springs (Officially: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park) is a natural tourist attraction located in Weeki Wachee, Florida, where underwater performances by "mermaids", women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, river boat rides, kayak and paddleboard rental are some of the other activities offered at Weeki Wachee Springs.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 2008
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2020)
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Where to sleep near Weeki Wachee Springs
The closest lodging is in Spring Hill (11) and Weeki Wachee Gardens (6), and Tampa has the most rooms in the area (180).
Spring Hill
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
119,983 people
4 mi southeast of Weeki Wachee Springs
Weeki Wachee Gardens
1,068 people · 50% vacation homes
3 mi northwest of Weeki Wachee Springs
Tampa
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
413,554 people
38 mi south of Weeki Wachee Springs
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Weeki Wachee Springs | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 119,983 | $289K | — |
| Weeki Wachee Gardens 50% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,068 | $414K | — |
| North Weeki Wachee | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 8,979 | $329K | — |
| Hudson | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 10 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 11,254 | $269K | — |
| Bayonet Point | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 23,822 | $177K | — |
| Homosassa 40% vacation homes | 19 mi north | 30 min | 16 7 hotels · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,942 | $331K | — |
| Brooksville | 10 mi east | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 10,145 | $141K | D |
| New Port Richey | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 18 14 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 18,299 | $183K | — |
| Tampa | 38 mi south | 1 hr | 180 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 413,554 | $420K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Weeki Wachee Springs in questions
What town is Weeki Wachee Springs near?
North Weeki Wachee, FL, about 3 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Weeki Wachee Springs?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 69–84°.
How far is Weeki Wachee Springs from Orlando?
About 76 miles east of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Weeki Wachee Springs?
Tampa (TPA), about 38 miles away.
Where should I stay near Weeki Wachee Springs?
Spring Hill (4 mi, 11 places to stay), Weeki Wachee Gardens (3 mi, 6 places to stay) and North Weeki Wachee (3 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in North Weeki Wachee
No one has shared advice yet; North Weeki Wachee’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.