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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One of the City's most highly anticipated events of the year! Join us in town square to light our beautiful tree. There will be live entertainment from the Kyle Ingram Trio and Shawn Scheller and the...
Join us for this annual event on Friday night, December 2, 2022. Event kicks off at 5:00 pm and wraps up at 9:00 pm. Enjoy a fish fry dinner from the Floral City Lion's Club or Mt. Carmel BBQ (or...
Visit the historic Duval Metz House and enjoy a frontier holiday! There will be tours, tastings, and even an auction. The event starts at 4:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the...
Kick off this holiday season in fashion by wearing your ugly sweater to celebrate Light Up the Lake!
Join us as we celebrate CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD by decking the halls from the North Pole to the South Pole and every land in between!
Paddle and Fish 4 Dough in this fun tournament! Must fish from a non-motorized vessel with only one angler. Festival starts at 1pm with live music, vendors, beer garden, food trucks and raffles!
Join us as we celebrate CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD by decking the halls from the North Pole to the South Pole and every land in between!
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a festive night full of Holiday Magic and Christmas Cheer!
The Florida Manatee Festival returns on January 14th and 15th, 2023 in downtown Crystal River! Festival hours are Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm. Spanning both sides of Citrus Avenue, the 2023...
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."
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Discover Crystal River and explore Florida’s Citrus County! Request a copy of the 2022 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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