The Bowling Ball House in Safety Harbor is one of the wildest, most chaotic, and unforgettable…read morethings you'll ever come across hands down a five-star experience just for the sheer creativity and madness of it. This place is packed with personality from every angle. Bowling balls are everywhere stacked, lined, and worked into the yard in ways that make you stop and stare. It feels like someone took a simple idea and just ran completely wild with it in the best way possible. Then you start noticing all the unexpected details: random statues scattered throughout the property, SpongeBob characters popping up in places you wouldn't expect, and CDs hanging from strings that catch the light and move with the breeze. It's like stepping into a fully DIY art installation where anything goes and more is more. What makes it so great is that nothing about it feels normal or restrained. It's loud, weird, colorful, and totally unique. Every time you look around, you notice something you didn't see before, which makes it feel like the house keeps changing as you explore it. Overall, the Bowling Ball House is pure creative chaos in the best way possible. It's fun, bizarre, and completely unforgettable a true local landmark that proves art doesn't have to make sense to be amazing.

Like stepping back in time. Being in the Hippy era. Cool house and decorations. Bowling balls,…read moremermaid, lots of decorations on the trees. Great for taking pictures. We didn't know you could go inside but someone later told us you could. Not sure but I bet it would be cool.

This is a unique and creative experience in nature that's small yet mighty. Getting here is going…read moreto be a workout! Here's what you need to know: 1. Wear your most comfortable flip flops and bring a pair of walking sneakers and socks (in case the flops wear you down) 2. Bring a fannypack/tote filled with string and a sharpie. Also pack water and a snack. 3. Go to the bathroom before you hike it'll be a walk! 4. If you park stay on Mandalay Ave and park alongside the street before the roundabout that leads into the residential area. When you get a meter stsnd or by app reserve 2 hours 15 min. Trust me - it's way better to overestimate your walking time. We reserved an hour and a half and underestimated by 15 min. We were power walking at near nighttime on the beach. The parking fee was super cheap! 5. Go down the street and walk to the beach facing the water and head immediately right following the shore. You'll follow the shore for 2.5 miles. Yes, that far!! Once you've gone to the way way way far side you'll hit an L shape of trees that form a Grove collection of shell decorated art trees! 6. Grab a shell with a hole, decorate the shell with a message from your sharpie. Hang it on a string or let the branch hang it for you! Enjoy the views! It's quite secluded but a nice getaway. Go an hour and a half before sunset. It's a 5 mile trek round-trip. When we went it was right at near sunset and getting dark. We cut through the Regatta beach club and walked the sidewalk down to our parking spot. The artsy shells on the tree are a treat to see and some are blank. No matter what just admire the one of a kind trees created by others in nature.

My first time on the trail. Rode my bike several miles on the west end from East Lake Oaks…read moresubdivision. LOVED IT! Will be going further east in a day or so. Beautiful trail, lots of shade, bridges, and wide in most parts to pass walkers, etc.

One of my favorite running trails in the area. Very clean and maintained. My fiancé come here to…read morerun a few miles, bike or bring the dog to the park. They have a dog park, several baseball fields, children's park and plenty of space for running and cycling. There are plenty of poop stations along the way which makes it a perfect spot for a long walk with your pup. The trail is open sunrise to sunset and offers beautiful views of the Lake Tarpon Canal.

Ughhhhhh. I had such high hopes!!!! The parking is not handicap or challenged children friendly…read more You park a mile away. By the time your handicapped person gets to the correct door...he's done. Finds a seat and sits while you try to get some Christmas spirit while your lived one is miserable. There are other places closer to park but they are wrapped off to accommodate the late arrivers. Real nice. Signs everywhere...No parkong...space for the wellness center on aging....ironic isn't it? Florida is full of old people and ya know, it's hard enough to get them out of the house to do something with you because as a partner to a handicap spouse, you still deserve to have fun. So as we are walking in, my husband is almost run down by a bunch of singing elves. So I voice my unhappiness with the grand pumba who is collecting the CASH. He could care less. He is collecting money in a big roll he puts in his pocket. Another red flag. There is no accountability. He just keeps pocketing the donations. There is no counter and no tickets and no receipts. How do they know how many peoe were there? How do they reconcile the money they received with the headcount accurately? They can over or understate the crowds to the charity and/or public/news outlets. Zero checks and balances. Not even a camera angled at him that I could see!!!!!! I guess I would be carefree and not care what problems are evident. He does not want to do better. Hummmmm. Also, had to tell a volunteer about people sneaking in the back door!!!! They either wanted a freebee or they got tired of walking from Timbuktu to the remote entrance!!!!! So we are on our way to the next Festival.of the trees. Hopefully it won't be armature hour revisited.​​

Year after year, this is always a fun, festive event that I definitely look forward to…read more Held at the Long Center, the event supports the local ARC foundation. So you're getting in the Christmas spirit AND supporting a good cause? Sounds like a win-win to me. At the door, they collect a $5 donation for adults, children are free. Definitely worth it if you ask me. There is a beautiful variety of uniquely decorated Christmas trees to admire (and purchase, if your heart desires). They also have some great local vendors selling everything from handmade Christmas ornaments to candles and pet treats. There is also a chance for kids to see Santa, get their faces painted and see some live entertainment on stage. My mom and I went yesterday and had a great time. I may even go back again before the season is over.

The town of Redington is little Florida town with snazzy shops, cute boutiques, and a piping night…read morelife. As a millionaire I heard about this place 14 years ago when my parent bought a condo down here. The town it self has many diners and all are satisfactory. It's a small town, everyone knows everyone's name. The locals are as tan as can be but also friendly. My wife loves it so much that I'm considering buying a condo. The town is great for people of all economical backgrounds.

A brave Greek immigrant sponge diver stands along the docks of Tarpon Springs, a Greek community…read morethat became the center for the Florida sponge industry in 1890. In later years the town has evolved into a sponge industry tourist attraction and it is a great place to find Greek food. This bronze copper statue replaces an older fiberglass model from 1975. The Sponge Diver statue was dedicated in 2002, "In Memory of the Spongers of Tarpon Springs". The statue depicts a young man in his rubber diving suit and boots, holding his helmet in one arm. Many sponge divers died on the job. This statue stands a memorial to the lives lost while pursuing this dangerous profession. You can find the Sponge Diver Statue across from the Sponge Exchange, just west of Athens St. on Dodecanese Blvd. As a fan of public art I was pleased to make the Sponge Diver's acquaintance.

Down at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs to attend the Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Show this…read moreweekend. It was a gorgeous day for it. There was something for everyone. So glad to see the docks and merchants survived Idalia's storm surfer but there were a couple of shops advertising "storm sales". Great event, plenty of bargains from local and visiting artists in addition to regular merchants. I love the Sponge Docks!

Still a very great Xmas display. You get to pick the music by scanning the QR code but during the…read moretime We were there, it never populated. There's a wide variety of music and the colors and patterns are always moving. If you love the music you can easily be here a while. Nice to be able to stay in the car while it's cold and watch this.

Love seeing these every year. They added a video projector. The lights are done like professionals!read more

My family and I stopped by the Greetings from Tampa postcard mural and it instantly felt like one…read moreof those must see spots in the city. The colors are bold and vibrant, and each letter tells its own little story about Tampa which makes it fun to stand there and take it all in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the details, and it really captures the personality of the area. It is also a perfect photo spot. Whether you are just passing through or exploring the city, it is one of those places that makes you glad you stopped. Super easy to find and definitely worth a visit if you are in Tampa. Good spot for sure

Ahh! It's just a cute little mural that is a neat attraction!! I found it and wanted to stop and…read moresee it!! If you're thinking about going and seeing it, GO!! Totally worth it, and there's free public parking as well!! 10/10