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Crystal River

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Scuba & Snorkeling · Water Sports · Bodies of Water
The Gem of the Nature Coast
The jewel of Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River spreads around spring-fed Kings Bay, known for maintaining a constant 22 C (72 F) temperature all year long. The town of about 3,000 people serves as a winter home for hundreds of manatees that migrate to the bay when the water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico suddenly cools. The only place in the country allowing human interaction with manatees in their natural environment, Crystal River attracts animal lovers from around the world. The town's economy rests on tourism based on swimming with these sea giants, though the surrounding wilderness areas offer plenty of other outdoor vacation ideas, including boating, camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing. Put Crystal River at the heart of your travel plans by using our United States planner.
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    Top Crystal River tours

    FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small group Manatee snorkeling tour with in water guide
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Popular things to do in Crystal River

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    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Three Sisters Springs ©
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    Three Sisters Springs
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Crystal River ©
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    Crystal River
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Kayaking / Canoeing
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Crystal River

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    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Homosassa
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Rainbow Springs State Park ©
    State Park
    Rainbow Springs State Park
    Dunnellon
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park ©
    State Park
    Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    Homosassa Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center ©
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    The Villages
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Crystal River

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Crystal River Preserve State Park ©
    State Park
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park ©
    Historic Site
    Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Crystal River

    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge ©
    Water Body
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Adventure in Crystal River

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    Stand-Up Paddleboarding
    Stand-Up Paddleboarding
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

    Wildlife in Crystal River

    Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge ©
    Wildlife Area
    Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours

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