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Story & photos by Chris Roddey
The perfect recipe for your winter snowbird destination has a balance of culture, outdoor recreation, attractions, and is seasoned with onsite amenities to suit your lifestyle. Hickory Point RV Park is just such a place, located on the Anclote River, southeast of Tampa with a view to the Gulf of Mexico.
Spectacular sunsets over the Gulf are the special topping on a day filled with outdoor opportunities including deep sea fishing, sailing, diving, boat rentals and kayaking. Boaters are welcome to use the Hickory Point docks and boat launch to explore the waterways, including the barrier islands and historic sponge docks in Tarpon Springs.
The sponge industry breathed life into a Greek community in Tarpon Springs, allowing you to experience a cultural delight, not only the worlds’ finest sponges, but Greek restaurants, markets, bakeries and entertainment.
You don’t need to leave shore though to enjoy the ocean. Warm breezes over the white sand beaches create a relaxing place to watch the manatees, dolphins and a plethora of shorebirds pass by. Hike the newly expanded walking trail or let your sandals transport you to a charming waterfront restaurant and several county owned parks and recreation areas.
Orlando, Florida with its famous Walt Disney World is just two hours away and you won't want to miss the attractions of Tampa and St. Petersburg, beginning with the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Amusement Park, the Tampa Museum of Science & Industry, and the famous Lowry Park Zoo. You can explore the undersea creatures at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, view migratory sea birds at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, or hike along the stunning Pinellas Trail that runs through Tarpon Springs.
Pets are welcome and the park has a dog walk area. There are a number of waterfront sites available, and amenities include Wi-Fi, full hook-ups, restrooms, laundry, and social room.
Pack your sandals, bikes and binoculars and spend the winter at Hickory Point RV Park. The ingredients for your perfect winter vacation destination are all here.
Hickory Point RV Park, Tarpon Springs, FL - Phone: (727) 937-7357