Not too many people outside of Hillsborough County know about this particular swimming hole. Located smack dab in the middle of the county, this quite spring along the Alafia River is popular with the locals who are more than happy to show you around.

Homosassa Springs is another classic Florida day trip–one that should be near the top of your list. It has been popular since the early 1900s when passing trains would stop to let passengers take a look at the blue spring filled with exotic Florida fish and manatees.