Weeki Wachee and Cypress Gardens 1964. TV travel series "America". Florida travel "Aqua Fest".

Hosted by Jack Douglas, "America" traveled the United States to cities and places, expertly narrated by Jack Douglas. A blast from the past at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, located in Hernando County, Florida. Meet the mermaids of Weeki Wachee, see the spectacular mermaid show that was presented in 1964. Ride the Congo Bell down the Weekie Wachee river too. And then, visit Cypress Gardens, Florida. Now closed, see the show in 1964 with water skiing acts, clowns, boats racing, and of course the gardens. Mastered from 16mm b-w film.

[@joshalo16]

Grew up in Weeki wachee boy has it changed now wish I could of enjoyed it back then

[@lonniebishop1750]

A nicely preserved TV show about a pair of true Florida treasures.

[@MoviecraftInc]

Thank you Lonnie. It is quite a time capsule.

[@chriswarner5594]

My mom and dad and me were there late 1960s

[@gybx4094]

I was there in 1967 as a kid. We lived in Michigan and visited my Grandparents in Lantana near W Palm Beach.

[@fromthesidelines]

"AMERICA!" was a syndicated series seen during the 1964-'65 season. Color and black and white prints were offered to local stations. The opening title is missing.

[@lilymunster7132]

We go every June for our anniversary. 🩷 Kayaking the crystal clear water & mermaids 🧜🏽‍♀️.

[@tomsimpson5317]

Wish I could go there

[@mariemorales8330]

Wow

[@Wild_Vegan_Child]

Wonderful