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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A chance to win $20,000 in cash/prizes while supporting an amazing organization, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Free Registration through the end of July!

The Citrus County Craft Council will be hosting the Harvest Moon Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, August 20th from 9am to 3pm at the Crystal River Armory. We will have crafters from all over Citrus...
Walk of Arts is an all-inclusive art & music festival that will take place in Liberty Park in downtown Inverness on September 3rd, 2022. This event will include a sidewalk chalk competition for...

St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve, Florida Park Service, and Florida Public Archaeology Network representatives are excited to host a guided kayak tour exploring the waters of the Crystal River. On...

Kick-off Florida's Fall festival season in Downtown Crystal River!

We love seeing anglers out on the water, so we’re happy to offer the annual Redfish Classic as one of the most fun outdoor activities in South Florida. This is a family-friendly tournament, along...
3 days of music with over 15 acts, food trucks, and festival vendors.

Test your skills in two categories: Combined Red Fish and Trout weight, or Heaviest Grouper

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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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