Tampa International Airport 1 hr 11
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (3 min) Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial (4 min) Historic site Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (20 min) Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Hunter Springs Park (19 min) This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Homosassa Springs (3 min) Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Ozello (20 min) Kayak fishing and kayaking Nature Coast Manatee Tours (6 min) Crystal River Archaeological State Park (23 min) Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park (15 min) Roadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs. Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (27 min) Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Monkey Island (6 min) Crystal River Preserve State Park (25 min) 20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Three Sisters Springs (16 min) In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (16 min) An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. |