Things to do.

Historic Anclote River waterfront shaped by Greek culture and sponge-diving heritage, with bakeries, seafood and Greek restaurants, natural-sponge shops, small museums, dolphin cruises, and working tour boats.

Hands-on arcade museum in downtown Tarpon Springs where one admission unlocks a large collection of playable pinball and classic video games.

Free-entry four-island state preserve three miles offshore from Tarpon Springs, known for beaches, birding, shelling, snorkeling, and primitive camping. Ferry or private-boat transportation costs extra. Bring drinking water. The lighthouse opens for volunteer-run open houses on the second weekend of each month, October–May.

Boardwalks, shaded trails, and a quieter nature feel make this a casual North Pinellas outdoor reset. The playground is temporarily closed through winter 2026 while the county installs a replacement.

Tarpon Springs park with a one-mile causeway to a white-sand swimming beach, sunset views, paddling and fishing access, playgrounds, and wildlife habitat.

Modern and contemporary art museum on the St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs campus, with Florida artists and major 20th-century works.

Pinellas County’s roughly 8,700-acre natural area protects wetlands and pine flatwoods, with wilderness trails, guided programs, and an environmental education center with interactive exhibits.