This State Park Has One of the Deepest Freshwater Cave Systems in the U.S.—and ‘Real’ Mermaids to See

This State Park Has One of the Deepest Freshwater Cave Systems in the U.S.—and ‘Real’ Mermaids to See

Watching the mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs is a classic Florida tradition.The bright blues and greens of the Weeki Wachee River.Credit: Danielle Leonard / Getty ImagesKey PointsWeeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida has enchanted visitors since 1947 with underwater performances by "real" mermaids.Visitors can still watch daily mermaid shows, which involve women donning colorful tails and performing aquatic dances and stunts.While here, tr…