Crystal River, Florida Travel Information

Citrus Country To visit the springs, rivers, lakes, ancient historic sites, and scenic parks of this rolling hills region about 90 minutes north of Tampa is like “visiting Mother Nature’s theme park,” as the tourism... Crystal River, FL

Citrus Country: Mother Nature's Theme Park They call Citrus County “Mother Nature’s Theme Park” for good reason. In a state of famed theme parks, this naturally nature-oriented area is like a theme park and zoo without ticket booths or fences.... Crystal River, FL

Crystal River, Florida To divers and nature-lovers, Crystal River is synonymous with the West Indian manatee. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge protects the waterway’s wintering herd, the largest in the US. During ... Crystal River, FL

Homosassa Area Homosassa Springs sprung up around its wildlife park attraction on Highway 19, the park is what most people zooming through identify as Homosassa. But the town’s roots reach back to frontier days, sug... Homosassa, FL

The Mermaids of Crystal River Snorkeling in the cool spring waters of Florida’s Crystal River, I can see a pair of mermaids straight ahead, resting on the bottom. One of them, needing a breath of air, glides silently upwards. Her ... Crystal River, FL

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Citrus Country (Distance: 0.2 mi) To visit the springs, rivers, lakes, ancient historic sites, and scenic parks of this rolling hills region about 90 minutes north of Tampa is like “visiting Mother Nature’s theme park,” as the tourism...

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The Mound Trails (Distance: 2.2 mi) For 1,600 years, from 200 B.C. to A.D 1400., this 14-acre site and its sixmound complex was one of the major ceremonial centers on Florida’s west coast. Also one of the longest continually-settled occ...

Crystal River, FL - Hiking - length:0.5 mi

The Mounds Trail (Distance: 2.3 mi) A National Historic Site, this fourteen-acre park and its six-mound complex was one of the major ceremonial centers on Florida’s west coast for 1,600 years, from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1400. It was also one...

Crystal River, FL - Hiking - length:0.9 mi

St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve Complex (Distance: 5.9 mi) Includes: Ecowalk, Multi-Use Trail. This aquatic preserve located just a few miles north of Crystal River is a place almost no one knows about, yet there are more than 8 miles of hiking trails, includ...

Crystal River, FL - Hiking - length:8 mi

Withlacoochee State Trail (Distance: 11.4 mi) Forty-six-mile Withlacoochee State Trail is a mustdo, pure Florida experience for any trail enthusiast. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, it hosts a steady stream of visitors and locals on its paved...

Citrus Springs, FL - Rail-Trails - length:46 mi

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Championship Plantation Inn & Golf Resort Public, 18 holes 6531 yards, par 72 1.6 miles from center of Crystal River, Florida

Lagoons Plantation Inn & Golf Resort Public, 9 holes 2511 yards, par 33 1.6 miles from center of Crystal River, Florida

Seven Rivers Seven Rivers Golf & Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6675 yards, par 72 3.2 miles from center of Crystal River, Florida

Quarry Black Diamond Ranch Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7159 yards, par 72 5.8 miles from center of Crystal River, Florida

Ranch Black Diamond Ranch Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7004 yards, par 72 5.8 miles from center of Crystal River, Florida

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