It’s true! Weeki Wachee Springs located in Hernando County, Florida is the City of Live Mermaids. The Seminole Indians named the spring “Weeki Wachee,” which means “little spring” or “winding river.” The Weeki Wachee River winds 12 miles all the way to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. On August 29, 2007 St. Pete Times announced that Weeki Wachee Springs is the deepest cave in the United States, going down a whopping 403 ft. however, 16 to 20 feet below the surface there are mermaids playing mermaid games! These mermaids perform daily shows through Sept. 7, 2008.

Aside from the mermaids, there is much more to be enjoyed at Weeki Wachee Springs, River Boat Cruises, Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Mermaid Camp and Junior Lifeguard Camp, Animal Educational Shows and Buccaneer Bay! Buccaneer Bay is Florida’s only spring-fed waterpark. With the springs staying at a consistant 72 degrees year round, water flume rides, kiddie pools and white sandy beaches are an excellent way to spend a hot summer day here in sunny West Central Florida.

Weeki Wachee Springs is located at the intersection of SR50 and Hwy 19. For more information, please feel free to call (352)596-2062

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