Discover Crystal River Florida
Discover Florida’s soul in our warm Gulf water, spring-fed rivers, gentle manatees, great fishing and bountiful lakes. Swim with the manatees, explore our lakes and rivers, reel in Florida’s best fishing, taste fish-to-fork cuisine, play great golf courses, take a hike through unspoiled forests, dive for scallops, cycle on one of America’s top-rated trails, and discover our parks and attractions.

Crystal River is the Manatee Capital of the World and is home to the only National Wildlife Refuge in...
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Experience real Southern hospitality at our resorts, hotels, inns, B&Bs, and vacation rentals where we...
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Swim with the manatees, reel in Florida’s best fishing, play great golf, hike through unspoiled forests,...
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Thank you for helping keep our destination pristine and enjoyable for everyone!
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Discover a world of flavors from fresh crab and seafood off the boat to good home cookin’ and a variety...
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Enjoy an all-day poker run, with stops at local favorites such as the Monkey Bar, Shelly’s Seafood, The Freezer, Seagrass, & MacRae’s. Fireworks follow this festive day of fun!

Shop, Eat, Drink, Play, Explore in Downtown Crystal River
Join Comedy @ The Valerie for an EXPLOSIVE night of fun and laughs with the Red White & Blue Comedy All-Stars event.
Join us for a SUP Yoga class in Crystal River. We start with a warm-up paddle around the beautiful, manatee-filled waters around King’s Bay followed by a 60-minute SUP flow yoga practice!
Join us for a SUP Yoga class in Crystal River. We start with a warm-up paddle around the beautiful, manatee-filled waters around King’s Bay followed by a 60-minute SUP flow yoga practice!

The City of Inverness announces its annual fireworks show over Lake Henderson. The City’s lakefront parks are a great place to watch the fireworks display and support the local nonprofits at the...

Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display over Kings Bay

Come explore this mindful and therapeutic practice while reconnecting to nature under an open sky and overlooking Lake Henderson.
We are bringing a beginner’s paddle boarding and SUP yoga class to Lake Henderson to help you build balance, strength and confidence.

Come explore this mindful and therapeutic practice while reconnecting to nature under an open sky and overlooking Lake Henderson.

FREE EVENT! This popular series is back for the summer 2022! Join us for a new movie each month on the big screen at Hunter Springs Park beach. Dinner food trucks and treats will be on hand. Movie...
We are bringing a beginner’s paddle boarding and SUP yoga class to Lake Henderson to help you build balance, strength, and confidence.

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One of the Only Places in the World Where Vacationers can Swim Alongside the Threatened Florida Manatee
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At First, a Vacation with Five of My Closest Friends in A Bustling Metropolis Seemed Like the Best Way...
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A Citrus County Tradition
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Citrus County’s range of scenic waterways on both its coastal and inland borders are worth the trip even...
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"Discovering Citrus County as the Only Place in the World for a Rare Manatee Encounter."
Learn MoreDiscover Crystal River and explore Florida’s Citrus County! Request a copy of the 2020 visitors guide form and you’ll receive a printed version in the mail within 6-8 weeks, or you can request a digital download today!
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