N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House, Tarpon Springs

Name: N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House
Address: Tarpon Springs, United States

#15 among attractions in Tarpon Springs

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The N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House is a historic site in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is located at 26 West Park Street. On April 10, 1991, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 28°9'0"N, 82°45'26"W

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GreektownTarpon Springs United States

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N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Nicholas III Historic Boat, Tarpon Springs Aquarium, Tarpon Springs Public Library, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Hobby
St. Nicholas III Historic Boat, Tarpon Springs
11 min walk • The St. Nicholas III is a historic boat in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is located at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks at Dodecanese Boulevard. On August 3, 1990, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miNW
Wine bar, Nightlife, Aquarium
Tarpon Springs Aquarium, Tarpon Springs
14 min walk • The Tarpon Springs Aquarium is located in Tarpon Springs, Florida at 1722 North Pinellas Ave. The aquarium offers a variety of thrilling shows and hands-on experiences. These include holding an alligator, hand-feeding a stingray, and much more. The aquarium is open 10-5 daily. The aquarium has been family owned and operated since 1990.
0.4 miS
City hall
Tarpon Springs Public Library, Tarpon Springs
11 min walk • Built in 1915, the Old Tarpon Springs City Hall is a historic site in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is located at 101 South Pinellas Avenue. On August 10, 1990, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by renowned architect Ernest Ivey Cook in the neoclassical style.
~1030 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs
5 min walk • St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox parish and center for Greek-American life in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Its noted Neo-Byzantine church is located at 36 North Pinellas Avenue.
~1730 ftS
Civic center, Museum
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs
9 min walk • The Tarpon Springs Cultural Center includes the Center for Gulf Coast Folklife and located in Tarpon Springs, Florida at 101 South Pinellas Avenue in Old Tarpon Springs City Hall.
1.1 miS
28°8'1"N • 82°45'32"W
Tarpon Springs Golf Course, Tarpon Springs
29 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
0.4 miN
Boat tours, Museum, Tours
St. Nicholas VI, Tarpon Springs
11 min walk • The St. Nicholas VI is a historic boat in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is located at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks at Dodecanese Boulevard. On August 3, 1990, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1140 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Safford House, Tarpon Springs
6 min walk • The Safford House is a historic home in Tarpon Springs, Florida. On October 16, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The house is named for its original owner, Anson P.K. Safford.
0.4 miNE
28°9'17"N • 82°45'13"W
Tarpon Springs Splash Park-FREE, Tarpon Springs
10 min walk • Playground, Park
~1450 ftS
Neighbourhood
Tarpon Springs Historic District, Tarpon Springs
7 min walk • The Tarpon Springs Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is bounded by Read Street, Hibiscus Street, Orange Street, Levis Avenue, Lemon Street and Spring Bayou, encompasses approximately 700 acres, and contains 145 historic buildings.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District, Tarpon Springs
12 min walk • Located in north Pinellas County, Florida, approximately thirty miles northwest of Tampa, Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District is a U.S. historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House?

Nearby attractions include St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs (5 min walk), Safford House, Tarpon Springs (6 min walk), Tarpon Springs Historic District, Tarpon Springs (7 min walk), Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs (9 min walk).

How to get to N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House by public transport?

The nearest stations to N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House:

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Pinellas Avenue North & Pine Street East • Lines: 66L (3 min walk)
Arfaras Boulevard & Dodecanese Boulevard • Lines: 66L (10 min walk)