Tarpon Springs, Florida

Not far from Tampa, this charming small town is best known as the sponge capital of the world, and it’s one of the loveliest European towns on the East Coast. In this part of the US, most influences tend to go towards the Spanish, French, or German.

But in Tarpon Springs, it’ll be like you’re going to Greece! The area is home to one of the highest concentrations of the Greek population in our country. That means you’re guaranteed to find some delicious and authentic Greek food here.

Between the restaurants and the markets, you’ll be in for a treat. Yet the very best place to get some grub and truly get to experience the location is Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks.

This is where you’ll find a ton of sponges, and you can even see dolphins swimming and jumping around in the water. But if you simply want to spend your getaway relaxing in the sun, we recommend you go to Sunset Beach or Fred Howard Park.

We hope this article on our favorite small towns on the east coast has helped you find your next getaway.

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