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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Withlacoochee State Forest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. The Hernando Historical Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© The Hernando Historical Museum

3. Sweetfields Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

4. Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyard

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyard

5. The 1885 Russell Street Train Depot

© The 1885 Russell Street Train Depot

6. Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Chinsegut Hill Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Chinsegut Hill Museum

8. JG Ranch

9. McKethan Lake Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Boyett's Grove

11. Frazier Farms

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Frazier Farms

12. Uptown Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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13. Mutual Mine Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Florida Sand Music Ranch

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Sertoma Youth Ranch

15. Cabot Citrus Farms

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Coney Island Drive-In

Romantic Islands
© Coney Island Drive-In

17. Florida Cracker Kitchen

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Florida Cracker Kitchen

18. Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

19. The Tilted Teacup Tea Room and Boutique

© The Tilted Teacup Tea Room and Boutique

20. FLG X Adventure Course - Tampa

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Brooksville is the charming county seat of Hernando County, known for its 19th-century railroading industry and beautiful historic architecture.
  • The region serves as a nature lover's paradise, offering extensive outdoor recreation opportunities at several units of the Withlacoochee State Forest.
  • Public wildlife preserves abound, along with pick-your-own family farms and orchards preserving the area's rich citrus harvesting traditions.
  • Cultural attractions include the Hernando Historical Museum and the Chinsegut Hill Museum, both of which preserve historic homes of significant early area pioneers.

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