Pasco County, which is part of the nine-county region known as "Nature Coast," is a popular area for destination weddings, as it is located on the Gulf of Mexico just 30 miles north of Tampa and 50 miles west of Orlando.
The temperature in Pasco County is comfortable year-round, as the average temperature during the winter is 67 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the summer is 85 degrees.
Major cities and census-designated places in Pasco County include the county seat of Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, San Antonio, St. Leo, Zephyrhills, Bayonet Point, River Ridge, Wesley Chapel, and Odessa.
Pasco County is home to over 30 parks, preserves, and beaches, so there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and some beautiful outdoor wedding venues for you to consider.
Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park, which is located in Hudson, is a popular location for beach weddings. Other major parks in Pasco County include Withlacoochee River Park, Robert K. Rees Memorial Park, James E. Grey Nature Preserve, Crews Lake Wilderness Park, and Anclote Gulf Park, just to name a few.
Pasco County has plenty of shopping venues, from traditional shopping malls to downtown antique stores and upscale boutiques, so you be able to easily find all the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Make sure you check out the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, The Grove, Gulf View Square in Port Richey, Downtown Dade City, Downtown New Port Richey, and USA Flea Market.
Pasco County has some unique attractions, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to enjoy everything that it has to offer.
To start, you can feed the exotic animals at Giraffe Ranch, play blackjack on the floating San Cruz Casino, explore Crystal Springs Preserve, go wine tasting at Florida Estates Winery, or spend a day at Dade City's Wild Things Zoo.
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