5 Super Summer Road Trips near Clearwater/Tampa Bay

Summer time means vacation time. Floridians everywhere are packing their bags, leaving their worries behind, and hitting the road in search of the perfect summer getaway or unique vacation adventure. So what are your summer road trip plans? If you’re still not sure where to set out for this summer, we here at Dimmitt Chevrolet, your preferred Chevy dealership in Clearwater, Florida, have put together a list of five super summer road trip destinations that will expand your horizons and accelerate your fun.

Visit Tarpon Springs, a tiny fishing community proud of its Greek heritage. Photo credit: Floridatravellife.com

It’s all Greek to Me in Tarpon Springs – Just up the road from Clearwater is a great place to start your summer road trip adventure. Tarpon Springs is truly proud of its Greek heritage, which can be seen just about everywhere in this quaint fishing community. Greek immigrants came here in the early 1900s to dive for sponges, resulting in the development of a vibrant Greek community. Enjoy the historic Ashley’s Victorian Haven, a visit to the Greek Sponge Docks, and a bevy of restaurants serving traditional Greek cuisine. Opa!