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Florida - Central West around St Petersburg & Tampa Attractions

Aside from Seminole and Calusa Indians who came to the area as early as 200 BC, Central West Florida also saw many pirates in its early human history.
Ellenton, Florida
Ellenton is a popular retirement community offering fishing opportunities, sandy beaches and a climate that is beneficial to agriculture.
Address
Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Box 1000
Bradenton, FL 34206-1000
United States
Phone 1 (239) 729-9177
Fax 1 (239) 729-1820
Ellenton - Gamble Mansion & Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
Gamble Mansion was the home of Major Robert Gamble and stands today as the only surviving antebellum plantation house in south Florida. The 3,500 acre sugar plantation served as the hiding place for Confederate Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin, when he was being pursued by Union soldiers - before heading to England.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
CloseSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Inverness - Wild Bill's Airboat Tours & Wildlife Park, Florida
Airboat rides on the Withlacoochee River are available. The wildlife are no longer kept on the property.
Address
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Box 5085
Inverness, FL 34450-0085
United States
Phone 1 (352) 726-2801
Fax 1 (352) 637-6498
Tips
The boat leaves every hour on the hour from 10am to 4pm. Call ahead to make reservations at 352-726-6060.
Mulberry, Florida
Mulberry was incorporated in 1901 and named for the Mulberry tree, which become the center point of the community. Mulberry prospered as the center for phosphate production in Central Florida.
Address
Greater Mulberry Chamber of Commerce
Box 254
Mulberry, FL 33860
United States
Phone 1 (239) 425-4414
Fax 1 (239) 425-3837
Mulberry Phosphate Museum
The Mulberry Phosphate Museum features fossilized remains of prehistoric animals from Bone Valley, area memorabilia and displays that relate to the phosphate industry.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Pinellas Park - H & R Trains, Florida
H & R is a model railroad complex with over 10,000 sq. ft of space featuring model trains. Vintage collectibles and garden railroad materials are also available.
Address
H & R Trains
6901 US Highway 19 North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781-6247
United States
Phone 1 (727) 526-4682
Fax 1 (727) 526-3439
Hours
January 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0011:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0021:0018:0017:00
November 20 to December 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close21:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thonotosassa, Florida
In 1893, a line of the South Florida Railroad connected Thonotosassa to Tampa. The original site of Fort Foster has been reconstructed as it was in 1838. It was a battle post and supply depot during the Second Seminole War.
Venice, Florida
Venice is criss-crossed by canals like its famous namesake. It is well-known for sharks teeth, the search has become very popular in the area. The teeth come from ancient sharks that have decomposed on the sea floor.
Address
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
333 Tamiami Trail S, Suite 225
Venice, FL, FL 34285
United States
Phone 1 (239) 488-2236
Fax 1 (239) 484-5903
Venice Archives and Area Historical Collection
The Venice Archives collection consists of historical and archeological material for Venice and the neighboring communities of Nokomis, Laurel and Osprey. The life of Dr. Fred Albee and local fossils are part of the permanent collection.
Weeki Wachee - Weeki Wachee Springs Waterpark, Florida
Weeki Wachee is built around a spring that maintains a temperature of 74F.

Mermaids perform in an underwater theater, a Wilderness River Cruise allows visitors to experience the flora and fauna of Florida ecosystem.

A natural spring features white sand beach, flume rides and a river tube ride on the Weeki Wachee River.
Hours
March 27 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
October 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 15:0015:0015:0015:00
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 26.00
Child 12 & under$ 12.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
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