- TripBuzz found 51 things to do with kids in or near Crystal River, Florida, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Homosassa, Inverness, Brooksville and Ocala.
- From Fort Island Gulf Beach to Fort Island Trail Beach, the Crystal River area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Kayaking, Beaches and Parks.
- Home to the Crystal River Archaeological State Park and located near the Crystal River Preserve State Park is the city of Crystal River Florida. The self-professed 'Home of the Manatee', the city's tourism is largely driven by those seeking to view and swim with the manatee in it's natural habitat. Boating, fishing and eco-tours through the state's Kings Bay are also popular activities.
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Guides lead small groups of snorkelers into the waters of Crystal River to examine manatees in their natural habitat
6.0 Miles
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318 votes
16000 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Discover the beautiful white sands of Fort Island Gulf Beach Park, where you can spend the day watching for dolphins, swimming, and sunning. Visitors can also stroll the boardwalk and fish from the pier.
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13067-13091 State Highway 44, Crystal River, FL 34429
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A scenic beach with a swimming area, Fort Island Trail Beach is a small, man-made area. The beach has a restroom for changing, and a vendor truck provides refreshments for sale.
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When you are ready to kayak, paddle, snorkel, or swim with the Manatees, A Crystal River Kayak Company, is your best choice for equipment. Whether you want to rent, buy, or just book a tour, visit today.
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707 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL
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Located along the shores of the scenic Crystal River, Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company is a business that provides a number of services for watersport enthusiasts. Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided manatee tours, and equipment sales are among these services.
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502 NW 6th Street, Cracker's Waterfront Restaurant Dock, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Along with 3 to 4 hour trips designed around seeing and swimming with manatees, Majestic Manatee Tours - Day Tours also provides sunset cruises and scalloping trips. They offer kayak and canoe rentals as well.
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Located on a 14-acre site with six ceremonial mounds, Crystal River State Archaeological Site is a premier destination for Native American history and archaeology. The site features a walking trail and also a visitors center which has many artifacts on display.
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92 votes
3266 N. Sailboat Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
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The Crystal River Preserve State Park encompasses over 27,000 acres of pine woodland, hardwood forests, salt marshes, and mangrove islands. Visitors to the park can go hiking, go fishing, or go kayaking or canoeing on the Crystal River.
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85%
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12073 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Featuring a fishing pier, Fort Island Trail Park offers visitors outdoor activities like boating, hiking, picnics, and more. Visitors can spot a variety of animals from the riverfront, from manatees to dolphins.
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Sunshine River Tours allow opportunities for visitors to swim with manatees and learn about the cows of the sea. With three versions of the tour, guests can make sure they get exactly the experience they pay for.
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Pack up the kids and a picnic lunch to spend a day on the Crystal River at Hunter Spring Park. With a small beach on the river, picnic pavilions, and a kayak launch, this an ideal location for a relaxing day with the family.