Tampa International Airport 1 hr 21
Hunter Springs Kayaks (14 min) Coastal Heritage Museum (14 min) Local-history exhibits in a former city hall, built in 1939 from locally quarried limestone. Three Sisters Springs (13 min) In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Ozello (19 min) Kayak fishing and kayaking Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (15 min) Crystal River Preserve State Park (21 min) 20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Copp Winery & Brewery (14 min) Winery, beer, wine, and wine tasting Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (24 min) Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Homosassa Springs (15 min) Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees (14 min) Manatee and snorkeling Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (15 min) Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center -Swim With Manatees (15 min) Hunter Springs Park (15 min) This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (13 min) An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Crystal River Archaeological State Park (20 min) Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. |