Things to do in Tarpon Springs

Sponge Docks: Stroll through our Greek village and visit over 100 unique shops.

Sponge Docks Events: click here to see scheduled events

A Night in the Islands: A free event held throughout the year, click here for the schedule

Sunset Party Cruise: August 17. Bring a friend or meet some new ones! This is a progress event at the Sponge Docks. Greek food, music and belly dancing. Click here for info and reservations.

Boat tours: explore the natural estuaries and see the historic lighthouse. The various tour operators specialize in: Nature tours, sightseeing tours, Sponge diving exhibitions, and some boats beach on an island where you can see Florida's nature and look for shells. All of the boats are large, comfortable and stable with all the convenient amenities. Tour operators

Authentic Greek Cusine: the Sponge Dock's area is home to some nationaly recognized Greek restaurants and bakeries. With ten to twelve restaurants and bakeries within walking walking distance, you won't run out of options as to where to eat. Some restaurants feature live entertainment, mostly on the weekends, that features live authentic Greek music and even Belly Dancing. Restaurants . Get breakfast on the docks at Costa's Saturday's & Sundays.

A Night in the Islands - May 1, June 5, June 19, July 10 From 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., enjoy free activities, including Greek music, dancing, dining and more under the stars at the Sponge Docks located on Dodecanese Boulevard between Hope and Athens Streets. The event features live music by Odyssey, Greek dancing and free lessons in tavli (Greek backgammon) offered by players from the World Tavli Association.

Night Life: You don't have to go home after dinner. Mamas_Greek_Cuisine offers a full bar and occassional live entertainment. Every night is Karaoke night a The Sawgrass Tiki Bar . @ Cafe is the local exciting Euro Style cafe and is open untill at least 11pm.

Tarpon Springs Aquarium: A spectacular living reef, once the domain of divers only, may now be experienced by all. Live coral, sponges, sharks and fish come together to form this truly unique undersea oasis. Don't miss Florida's most exciting Marine attraction. Attractions

Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico: Take a Half day, Full day or Multi day fishing trip in some of the most furtile fishing spots in the world. Attractions

St. Michael’s Shrine: A Greek family built this small chapel in the 1940’s in thanks for the miraculous cure of their young son.

The Inness Paintings: The paintings of George Inness, Jr. are on exhibit from October to May at the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Craig Park/Spring Bayou: Spring Bayou and the surrounding Craig Park is were the annual Epiphany Celebration takes place. During the winter, manatees come to stay in the warm waters of the Bayou. Many beautiful Victorian homes line the banks of the Bayou.

The Heritage Center: located at Craig Park is being prepared to house maritime exhibits and natural history of the area.

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center: The Tarpon Springs Cultural Center offers a variety of cultural exhibits, presentations and shows as well as gifts and souvenirs. The Cultural Center is housed in the old Tarpon Springs City Hall building.

Historic Antique District: The City of Tarpon Springs historic downtown is a growing antique and arts district. It is the heart of Tarpon Springs. The Downtown district offers visitors a varied collection of antique shops, artisans, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral: The original cathedral was chartered in 1908 and seated 250. Construction of the existing Cathedral began in 1941. It was designed as a replica of St. Sophia of Constantinople. The Cathedral was consecrated during the Epiphany festivities of 1943. It is called one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches in the world. St. Nicholas is home to the largest Epiphany celebration in the United States and the “weeping” icon of St. Nicholas.