Any time is the perfect time for the ladies to take a well-deserved vacation! Discover culture, shopping, a winery and more on this Girlfriends Getaway Adventure.
Day 1
Chinsegut Hill Manor
22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville FL 34601
Start your girlfriend’s getaway with a scenic tour of Chinsegut Hill Museum and the surrounding grounds. Dating back to the 1840s, the manor home hosted Thomas Edison, Jane Adams, Helen Keller, J.C. Penney and other historic figures.
Main Street Eatery
101 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
After touring Chinsegut, stop for lunch at the Main Street Eatery.
Explore antique shops, boutiques and the Uptown Gallery. On the east side of downtown are even more interesting shops, including Roger’s Christmas House and Peace Tree Trading Post.
Strong Tower Winery
17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Tour a certified Florida Farm Winery, which has grown four carefully chosen grape varieties from which all their wines are created. Southern Fraise and Apple Blossom and Rose’ wines were awarded Double Gold and Best of Show, Silver and Bronze medals in the 2017 International Wine Tasting and Judging Competition.
Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant and Capricci’s Gifts
6244 Spring Lake Highway Brooksville, FL 34601
Photo: Papa Joe’s Restaurant
Enjoy classic Italian dishes, wine and desserts at this community-focused restaurant that has served locals and visitors alike since 1981.
Located next to Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, Capricci Gifts has a wide variety of gifts and services at the day spa. Take a little time to pamper yourself or simply spend a few moments relaxing in the garden.
The Breakfast Station
8405 Northcliffe Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34606
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
No Girlfriends Getaway is complete without seeing the famous Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaids! The underwater performances at this classic attraction have enchanted visitors since they first began in 1947.
Who doesn’t love mermaids, or wish they could be one? Weeki Wachee now offers a Mermaid Camp, for women over the age of 30 who can train and see what it is like to be one of the mermaids! Follow Weeki Wachee Springs State Park on Facebook to receive notice of when these camps open, because they fill up quickly!
Addome Bella Salon
4270 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34607
Find relaxation with the perfect spa treatment at Addome Bella Salon, voted “Best of” in the Day Spa Category of the Hernando County Readers Poll for four years in a row.
Junkyard Dog Antiques
3661 Commercial Way Spring Hill, Florida
Not aptly named, Junkyard Dog Antiques is anything but junk! Here you will find art, vintage goods and collectibles of all values.
ZigZag Scallops
4417 Calienta Street, Hernando Beach, FL 34607
Dine indoors or relax on the patio at this waterside restaurant, serving seafood, burgers and more – recently awarded “Best Customer Service” in Hernando County in 2017.
Pine Island Beach
10840 Pine Island Dr, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607