Strategically situated north of the City of Clearwater, Tarpon Springs boasts a truly unique environment that is enriched by the Mediterranean heritage of yesterday’s Greek sponge divers. The entire main street district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including a restored city hall that now serves as a dazzling cultural center. Many of the elegant Victorians that are near the downtown district were renovated to complement the bevy of galleries, studios, cafes, shops, and antique dealers. Many area homes enjoy prime sites on bayous, waterways, and Lake Tarpon. Handsome older mansions blend with lovely new subdivisions for a diversity of architecture that only adds to the overall appeal. Tourism is the leading industry, anchored by the Sponge Docks, historic attractions, and the charm of the retail district.