Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay

Step back in time and enjoy the classic mermaid show, but remember this quintessential Old Florida site is also home to the deepest freshwater cave system in the country and abundant protected wildlife.

Perhaps the best-known symbol of the yesteryear of Florida tourism, Weeki Wachee’s iconic mermaids perform in pure aquamarine water that flows from a first-magnitude spring. Kids and adults alike can splash and play against a background of stunning blues and greens, and a kayak trip down the spring run offers an escape into the quiet of nature.

Located inside Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Buccaneer Bay features four tremendous water slides, three of which drop you off in natural Weeki Wachee Springs. For the true thrill-seeking water slide enthusiasts, try the exhilarating, fun-filled Cannonball and Thunderbolt flumes! These slides will make you feel a rush of excitement and have you eager to ride over and over again.

$13 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12. Ages 5 and under admitted free.