Brooksville
About Brooksville
Brooksville sits among Florida's rare rolling hills and live-oak country, with a brick-lined historic downtown, the Chinsegut Hill preserve, and Withlacoochee State Forest at its doorstep.
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Highlights
- Historic downtown & chinsegut Hill
- Withlacoochee State Forest
- Weekiwachee Preserve wetlands
Overview
Brooksville sits among Florida's rare rolling hills and live-oak country, an inland alternative to the coastal springs towns. Its brick-lined historic downtown preserves nineteenth-century storefronts, murals, and Florida cracker architecture, while the Chinsegut Hill preserve crowns one of the highest points in the peninsula. Withlacoochee State Forest, the second-largest state forest in Florida, sits at the town's doorstep with hiking, biking, and equestrian trails through longleaf pine and cypress swamp. Nearby Weekiwachee Preserve adds wetlands, birding, and paddling, making Brooksville a base for exploring the inland Nature Coast.
Travel Guides
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- 3-day and 7-day sample itineraries
- Best months for manatees and springs
- Local picks for eating and staying