Things To Do in Crystal River, FL: Water & Land Activities
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Things to Do

Swim with the manatees, reel in Florida’s best fishing, play great golf, hike through unspoiled forests, dive for scallops, and cycle on one of America’s top-rated trails.

Fun flows freely in communities filled with aquatic pursuits, unique shopping and dining, fascinating history, and remarkable natural surroundings.

Meet our gentle manatees, tackle some incredible fishing, explore our lakes and rivers, play great golf courses, take a hike through unspoiled forests, go scalloping, or explore our parks and attractions.

However you enjoy Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, and Floral City, you will leave with an abundance of memories and a desire to return soon!

Things To Do
paddling chassahowitzka river
Water Adventures

Discover the Wonder of Water in Florida's Citrus County

cycling withlacoochee state trail
Outdoor Adventures

Explore the Outdoors in Florida's Citrus County

heritage museum artwork
Arts and Culture

Immerse yourself in the local culture at our galleries, museums, and more.

Festivals & Events

Unforgettable Experiences

Calf and Mother Manatee swimming in Crystal River.
Thrill of A Lifetime

The warm springs of Citrus County are an extremely popular refuge for endangered West Indian manatees. The springs allow the manatees to escape winter’s cold and serve as a place where many manatees come to mate, and then birth and nurse their young. The waters of...

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historic district flowers
EXPERIENCE LOCAL ARTS & CULTURE

Today’s Citrus County, Florida has been inhabited for thousands of years, with many different groups of people calling this part of Florida home. Our arts scene depicts a tapestry of culture and heritage representing this region of Florida and the United States. From...

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PEDAL YOUR WAY TO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Whether you’re an avid cyclist looking to put away some serious miles or if just want to get a little fresh air and exercise without the urban congestion, you’re in luck. Stretching through three Florida counties, the Withlacoochee State Trail is considered one of the...

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Male and female on individual kayaks, paddling through crystal clear water post-hurricane Milton.
Natural Explorations on the Water

Crystal River and Florida’s Citrus County are defined by water like few other places in the world. Set on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and famous for its sparking blue natural springs, it is a spectacular world of spring-fed rivers, manatee-filled bays, and a chain...

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