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.
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| 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!
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| Lakeland offers the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Photo credit: Floridatravellife.com |
Lakeland has the Wright Stuff – America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, remade the landscape of modern architecture with his groundbreaking and unique designs. You may be surprised to learn that the central Florida community of Lakeland has the largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the country on the campus of Florida Southern College. The historic Terrace Hotel is another local landmark which offers sweeping views of Lake Mirror.
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| The historic courthouse in Brooksville, Florida. Photo credit: Floridatravellife.com |
A Trio of Inner Gulf Coast Adventures – Not too far from Tampa area are three historic inland communities oozing with traditional Old Florida Southern charm: Brooksville, Dade City, and Floral City. Start in Brooksville by visiting the historic Mary Coogler Cottage, built in the 1930s. Downtown Brooksville features historic buildings like the Courthouse, along with unique shopping opportunities around the picturesque town square. Nearby Dade City’s featured attraction is the 47-acre Giraffe Ranch farm and wildlife preserve. Take your own camelback safari or enjoy feeding the numerous animals, including giraffes, zebras, and pygmy hippos. Floral City sits in the middle of the scenic Withlacoochee State Trail which offers hiking, bicycling, plantations, and equestrian estates.
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| The all-inclusive Creek Ranch is a working cattle-ranch-turned-vacation-spot in Haines City. Photo credit: Floridatravellife.com |
Haines City Ranch Retreat – East of Lakeland, Haines City offers a rustic respite from the daily grind on the Creek Ranch. This 1,400-acre working cattle ranch has been turned into a vacation destination featuring a seven-bedroom main house and a historic 100-year old cabin. It’s a perfect getaway for families or groups. Activities include an airboat excursion on Lake Hatchineha, or a naturalist-led hike looking for orchids. You can also enjoy bass fishing and skeet shooting.
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| Take a morning carriage ride past sprawling horse farms in Ocala with Horse Country Carriage Company & Tours. Photo credit: Floridatravellife.com |
Ocala Thoroughbred Getaway – The historic Triple Crown victory of American Pharoah has re-ignited global interest in thoroughbred horse breeding and racing. Nearby Ocala is one of the country’s major equestrian epicenters, offering opportunities to experience how championship-caliber horses like American Pharoah are bred and trained at the many working horse farms located in the area, some of which offer guided tours. You can also enjoy a leisurely carriage ride past sprawling horse farms, courtesy of Horse Country Carriage Company & Tours. Ocala also boasts the renowned Appleton Museum, featuring a permanent collection of artifacts spanning the pre-Columbian era all the way to France’s 19th century Barbizon school. You may also choose to stay at the whimsical Seven Sisters Bed & Breakfast, which offers uniquely themed accommodations.
Your Savings Adventure Starts at Dimmitt Chevrolet
What better way to start your summer Florida road trip than in a brand-new
2015 Chevy car or truck from Dimmitt Chevrolet? From the exhilarating 2015 Corvette Stingray and the versatile 2015 Equinox to the sporty 2015 Malibu or the spacious Chevy Tahoe, you’re sure to find the perfect vehicle for the perfect road trip at our
Clearwater, Florida Chevy dealership. Now is the time to save with special summer sales incentives, dealer discounts, and factory rebates on our huge inventory of new 2015 Chevys. Visit our showroom, conveniently located at
25485 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33763. For our sales department, please call 888-867-1203; for service, please call 866-457-8854.
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