Guidebook for Crystal River
Entertainment & Activities
Dunnellon
Water is crystal clear...there is tubing...nice swimming area
Swimming, restaurant, walkway to river, camping, picnicing..crystal clear waters and has manatees during the winter...
66 locals recommend
Manatee Springs State Park
11650 NW 115th StSwimming, restaurant, walkway to river, camping, picnicing..crystal clear waters and has manatees during the winter...
Place to swim with clear water...cold, clear water...kid friendly
27 locals recommend
Fanning Springs State Park
18020 US-19Place to swim with clear water...cold, clear water...kid friendly
Sightseeing
July you can go out on tour and try for scallops...Three Sisters Spring has tours for manatee viewing ...check them out on Tripadvisor...swimming, shopping and eats.
190 locals recommend
Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveJuly you can go out on tour and try for scallops...Three Sisters Spring has tours for manatee viewing ...check them out on Tripadvisor...swimming, shopping and eats.
Follow that Dream with Elvis...made here as a stand in for the Keys. Nice ride, uncrowded beach w/tables and salt water...boat launch ...really old Florida
Inglis
Follow that Dream with Elvis...made here as a stand in for the Keys. Nice ride, uncrowded beach w/tables and salt water...boat launch ...really old Florida
Beautiful marshland...place to take lots of pics...two museums...shops and the ride out there is beautiful...good places to eat as well.
62 locals recommend
Cedar Key
Beautiful marshland...place to take lots of pics...two museums...shops and the ride out there is beautiful...good places to eat as well.
Kings Bay...beautiful clear water to swim in...just off the bay and in winter, there are manatees here.
9 locals recommend
Kings Bay
Kings Bay...beautiful clear water to swim in...just off the bay and in winter, there are manatees here.
A National Historic Landmark, this 61-acre, pre-Columbian, Native American site has burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area and a substantial midden. The six-mound complex is one of the longest continuously occupied sites in Florida. For 1,600 years the site served as an imposing ceremonial center for Native Americans. People traveled to the complex from great distances to bury their dead and conduct trade. It is estimated that as many as 7,500 Native Americans may have visited the complex every year. Although primarily an archaeological site, the park sits on the edge of an expansive coastal marsh. Anglers may catch saltwater and freshwater fish. As part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, the park offers bird-watchers the chance to observe a variety of birds.
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N Museum PointA National Historic Landmark, this 61-acre, pre-Columbian, Native American site has burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area and a substantial midden. The six-mound complex is one of the longest continuously occupied sites in Florida. For 1,600 years the site served as an imposing ceremonial center for Native Americans. People traveled to the complex from great distances to bury their dead and conduct trade. It is estimated that as many as 7,500 Native Americans may have visited the complex every year. Although primarily an archaeological site, the park sits on the edge of an expansive coastal marsh. Anglers may catch saltwater and freshwater fish. As part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, the park offers bird-watchers the chance to observe a variety of birds.
Food Scene
Food is both good and plentiful...reasonable and can be somewhat crowded, but they are fast...pies are to die for....
24 locals recommend
Front Porch Restaurant
12039 N Florida AveFood is both good and plentiful...reasonable and can be somewhat crowded, but they are fast...pies are to die for....
On the water overlooking the bay...has good seafood and sit in the shade and look at the water....
63 locals recommend
Cracker's Bar & Grill
502 NW 6th StOn the water overlooking the bay...has good seafood and sit in the shade and look at the water....
Parks & Nature
This is a river locals call Blue Run as it is so clear, cold, and swift...tubing is terrific and so is just enjoying the water...see fish as well...no manatees however...
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdThis is a river locals call Blue Run as it is so clear, cold, and swift...tubing is terrific and so is just enjoying the water...see fish as well...no manatees however...
The Inglis Island Trails are located in the Cross Florida Greenway's west zone. Inglis Island was developed as part of the construction of the Inglis Lock and Cross Florida Barge Canal during the 1960s. This island of approximately 1,200 acres is situated between Inglis Lock and the Inglis Main Dam. The recreation area at the dam provides access to the trails. The trails offer views of the island's natural communities which include cypress swamp, pine flatwoods and mixed hardwood hammocks. Good area for fishing and biking...
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail
The Inglis Island Trails are located in the Cross Florida Greenway's west zone. Inglis Island was developed as part of the construction of the Inglis Lock and Cross Florida Barge Canal during the 1960s. This island of approximately 1,200 acres is situated between Inglis Lock and the Inglis Main Dam. The recreation area at the dam provides access to the trails. The trails offer views of the island's natural communities which include cypress swamp, pine flatwoods and mixed hardwood hammocks. Good area for fishing and biking...