Tampa International Airport 1 hr 17
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. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (10 min) An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Hunter Springs Kayaks (11 min) Hunter Springs Park (12 min) This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Coastal Heritage Museum (11 min) Local-history exhibits in a former city hall, built in 1939 from locally quarried limestone. Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (20 min) Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Homosassa Springs (12 min) Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Crystal River Archaeological State Park (17 min) Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (11 min) Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Ozello (16 min) Kayak fishing and kayaking Copp Winery & Brewery (10 min) Winery, beer, wine, and wine tasting Three Sisters Springs (9 min) In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Crystal River Preserve State Park (18 min) 20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees (10 min) Manatee and snorkeling Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (12 min) |