| If you are visiting Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Yankeetown, Inglis, Cedar Key, Dunnellon, or Ocala let us suggest some activities for your pleasure. Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are known as the home of the largest herd of wintering Manatees that enjoy the protection of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Come and swim with a Manatee today or just ride the Manatee Tour and Dive boat and take pictures of Manatees. |
| Do you like to fish? Homosassa, Crystal River, and Yankeetown Fl offer outstanding Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper and Trout fishing. The Nature Coast and Citrus County are home to the Homosassa River, Crystal River and Withlacoochee Rivers. Both the Crystal River and Homosassa rivers are spring-fed and flow into the Gulf to Mexico. The grassy flats of Crystal River are home to many species of fish. An Angler can expect to catch Redfish, Speckled Trout, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and many other species of fish. Red Fish are a regular inhabitant of the oyster bars as well as Trout and other crustacean feeding species that like shrimp and crabs for dinner. |
| Try a Crystal River kayaking or Homosassa canoeing trip on the crystal clear waters of The Nature Coast. Some vendors offer kayaks and canoes for sale but it is much easier to get a kayak or canoe rental. The Rainbow River is also a great place for canoeing and kayaking. You may choose to go tubing and snorkeling down the Rainbow River or the Withlacoochee Rivers. |
| You will probably want to know where to find lodging while visiting Homosassa, Crystal River and Yankeetown Florida. For lodging in Crystal River try Kings Bay Lodge it has a spring fed swimming pool and a block or so away from Manatee Tour and Dive or The Plantation Inn Golf Resort and Spa on Fort Island Trail. Lake Rousseau RV Park and Quail Roost Campground are close by and the folks are also friendly. For Lodging in Homosassa try the Natures Resort RV Park, Turtle Creek RV Park, Homosassa River Retreat, or Manatee RV Park. For lodging in Yankeetown visit The Pine Lodge Bed and Breakfast. For horse camping try the Trailhead Ranch. Or go to Ocala and Citra to take pictures of Horses, Lusitanos or even purchase a Lusitano Horse or Horse Farm for sale. |
| For restaurants in Crystal River try Crackers Bar Grill and Tiki, or Cravings on the Water. They are both good Crystal River waterfront restaurants and right on Kings Bay. There are also a lot of fast food joints if you’re in a hurry or you can go shopping for your own taste of Citrus County and The Nature Coast. |
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