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Located on the western end of Pasco County and in the northern area of Tampa Bay, Hudson is a hidden gem full of possibilities. A great go-to destination to get away from the crowds, travelers will find tropical islands, white sand beaches, golf courses and plenty of nature preserves and trails. There are also fun activities for the whole family to enjoy and a plethora of water sports and entertainment. Most of the rentals can be found in the heart of Hudson and all throughout the Gulf Coast to the north and south.
Exclusive waterfront holiday rentalsVisitors will find gorgeous, tropical style accommodations with these listings. Florida's culture is present in these spacious rentals with pools and tropical gardens located throughout Hudson’s network of canals. Many of them are right on the water and some just a few steps from the beach! Many of them feature a jacuzzi, kitchen, terrace and great views! Perfect for couples and families, they also come with large, impressively decorated living rooms and artwork on the walls. Definitely the place to come for a 360-degree West Florida experience. Why not choose a rental with unique amenities like tennis court access and fireplace?
Vacations in Hudson
The area and getting around
Visitors will be delighted to find a wide range of activities around the area of Hudson. For a little evening entertainment with buffet style food, head to nearby Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theater. This family-friendly venue hosts exciting contemporary musicals worth writing home about! Just 25 minutes away you’ll find the greatly acclaimed Weeki Wachee Springs State Park with 12,000 acres of nature parks not to mention the famous underwater mermaid shows and Buccaneer Bay! Sunwest Park is the place to go for picnics, paddleboarding, volleyball and a white sand beach.
Waterfront dining with a come as you are atmosphereYou are spoiled for choice with the variety of venues to choose from! Sam’s Hudson Beach Bar is a popular local hangout. Check out the casual dining and live music at Gill Dawg Tiki Bar and Grill located right next to the scenic Port Richey Waterfront Park. Get Hooked Grill and Ollie’s on the Beach are other fun, laid-back eateries on the water. Get Hooked offers live music with specialty drinks and Ollie’s has oysters and craft beer on tap. Be sure to also treat yourself to premium homemade ice-cream at Hudson Beach Ice Cream Parlor before leaving town!
Travelers and activities
There’s plenty of variety in Hudson and Pasco County for travelers with an affinity for the outdoors. Hudson’s Port Richey Waterfront Park is a great starting point. A relaxing stroll around this park will help visitors to really connect with the area. Slightly east of Hudson, beginner cyclists will fall in love with Starkey Park Bike Trail Head. Rent a bike from Trinity Cyclery and cruise through dense canopy forests and dreamy palms. The 8,000-acre Starkey Wilderness Preserve holds plenty of adventure for those wishing to explore on foot. These scenic, flat trails offer almost guaranteed sightings of Florida wildlife including foxes, hawks and armadillos!
Hudson for Nature and kayaking enthusiastsNature lovers will enjoy exploring the unique wetlands of this Florida Gulf town. Just southwest of Port Richey lies Robert Crown Wilderness Area, a beautiful bayou with mangrove forests and hiking trails. This verdant, undeveloped land is home to over 200 bird species as well as canals perfect for kayaking. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, lying slightly southwest of Hudson, is another emerald bayou with wildlife, hiking trails and excellent scenic kayaking opportunities through its maze of canals. This place is home to one of the deepest springs in Florida and is an important Gulf Coast estuary.
Hudson was once the self-proclaimed "Gopher Racing Capital of the World".
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There are several islands and beaches to explore throughout the Hudson area. For starters, visit Hudson Beach. This quaint area has a friendly atmosphere as well as local hangouts like Skeleton Key Marina and Sam’s Beach Bar. Fred Howard Park, around 15 minutes south of Hudson, offers a beautiful nature park and a gorgeous white sand beach.
2. Board a casino boatLocated in the harbor of Port Richey, Tropical Breeze Casino is a fun local hotspot where you can kick back and play your favorite casino games. Try your luck at the roulette table. Play 3 Card Poker or get social with a game of Craps! See the departure times for a sailing casino experience!
3. Have an activities day for the kidsThere are tons of activities and amusement to choose from! Take the kids to the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. This energetic indoor park is famous for their fun atmosphere and diversity of epic attractions. SpinNations Family Roller Skating has an inviting atmosphere and provides an open rink as well as classes for beginners.
4. Enjoy the stark white sand at Anclote KeyAnclote Key Preserve State Park is a conglomeration of four gorgeous islands with dreamy white sand beaches and pristine blue-green water. You’ll also have the chance to catch sightings of 43 different bird species and a photogenic 1887 lighthouse.
5. Brush up on your golf gameNear Hudson golf aficionados will have access to several great courses. Practice your game at Summertree Golf Club offering some of the best 9-holes in Pasco County. Or stop by the community-owned, 18-hole champion course at Heritage Pines Country Club with lush landscapes. Congo River Mini-Golf is a fantastic place to take the little ones and is great for kids and adults alike.