In addition to mermaid shows, Weeki Wachee State Park has Buccaneer Bay, an aquatic park with water slides that plop you straight into the spring’s warm, crystal-clear waters. Buccaneer Bay has a kid-friendly swimming area and a natural lazy river as well. Weeki Wachee State Park also has kayak rentals and a return shuttle for paddles down the Weeki Wachee River. For a Gulf Coast beach close to Spring Hill with great sunsets, we recommend Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park, about 20 minutes west of downtown. You can also explore different options for camping near Spring Hill on Hipcamp.