Overview
Brooksville is the county seat of Hernando County in Florida's Big Bend Coast.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Brooksville
Chinsegut Hill
The manor house on this hill was built in the early 1850s before the Civil War by Francis H. Ederington. After the Civil War, Colonel Russell Snow, Ederington's son-in-law named it Snow Hill and expanded the living space…
Frank Saxon House
The home was built in 1864 for Saxon's bride Tululu Hope. Despite having fought for the Confederate Army, following the war he became a representative in the Florida legislature for the county. The home was added to the …
Withlacoochee State Forest
Pines and cypress trees are found in the park, which was acquired by the U.S. government in the late 1930s. It came under state control in the late 1950s and is now the location of an archaeological site, along with hist…
1885 Brooksville Train Depot
Museum build in the same location as the 1885 train depot.
May-Stringer House
The May-Stringer House is a four-story, 14-room Victorian-era "Painted Lady" in Brooksville, featuring themed historical exhibits and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 53°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Tampa)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TPA Tampa International Airport, Tampa — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland — 45 mi away. Directions
Brooksville is located at the confluence of US 41 & US 98. It is 10 miles west of Interstate 75.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chinsegut Hill, May-Stringer House, Frank Saxon House
- Lunch Mallie Kyla's
- Afternoon 1885 Brooksville Train Depot, Withlacoochee State Forest
- Dinner Florida Cracker Kitchen
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Brooksville is located at the confluence of US 41 & US 98. It is 10 miles west of Interstate 75.
See
See Chinsegut Hill
The manor house on this hill was built in the early 1850s before the Civil War by Francis H. Ederington. After the Civil War, Colonel Russell Snow, Ederington's son-in-law named it Snow Hill and expanded the living space of the home. The Robins family bought the home in 1904 and renamed it Chinsegut Hill and continued its expansion as Raymond Robins worked as an advisor for seven presidents. Electricity came to the home in 1933. Following the economic crash in 1929, however, the family donated the home to the U.S. government on the basis that they could remain there and avoid paying property tax. Raymond Robins died in 1954 and the University of South Florida used the property for educational purposes. It was added the registry of historical places in 2003.
See Frank Saxon House
The home was built in 1864 for Saxon's bride Tululu Hope. Despite having fought for the Confederate Army, following the war he became a representative in the Florida legislature for the county. The home was added to the register of historic places in 1998, but is in need of restoration.
Do
Do Withlacoochee State Forest
Pines and cypress trees are found in the park, which was acquired by the U.S. government in the late 1930s. It came under state control in the late 1950s and is now the location of an archaeological site, along with historic general store/post office and several ghost towns.
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