Tampa International Airport 1 hr 12
Three Sisters Springs (15 min) In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial (8 min) Historic site Monkey Island (10 min) Ozello (20 min) Kayak fishing and kayaking Crystal River Preserve State Park (24 min) 20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Crystal River Archaeological State Park (23 min) Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Hunter Springs Park (18 min) This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (3 min) Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (4 min) Homosassa Springs (4 min) Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park (7 min) Roadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs. Nature Coast Manatee Tours (9 min) Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (16 min) An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (27 min) Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. |