Adventures north of St. Petersburg, Florida

If you’re staying in the St. Petersburg area and are willing to drive an hour and a half north, the adventurous pickings are bountiful and well worth the effort.

+Kayak or dive in crystal clear springs with manatees

+Watch real live mermaids perform in an underwater theater

+Hike around a National Wildlife Refuge

+While you’re up this way, why not play some pinball at the local arcade Stop N Play [10933 US-19, Port Richey, FL 34668]