Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
1885 Brooksville Train Depot
Crystal RiverRestored 1885 cypress-and-cedar railroad depot now housing a museum with train artifacts, HO model railroad displays, and a 1925 LaFrance fire engine the kids can climb on. Built by the Florida Southern Railway and lovingly restored in 1992.
7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverHiking & mountain biking on an unpaved loop trail amid tidal creeks, marshy flats & woodlands.
American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees
Crystal RiverCrystal River's premier manatee swimming outfitter with 18+ years of guided eco-tours. Swim alongside gentle giants in their natural habitat — gear included, family-friendly, and National Geographic recognized. Tours at 8:30am, 11:30am, and 2pm.
Boyett's Grove & Citrus Attraction
Crystal RiverOld Florida citrus attraction and fruit stand since the 1960s, with fresh citrus, nature trails, a petting zoo, and mining activities.
Buccaneer Bay
Crystal RiverFlorida's only spring-fed waterpark, located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, featuring white sandy beaches, body slides, a lazy river, and crystal-clear 74-degree water from the natural spring.
Bud Mc Kethan Park
Crystal RiverSimple neighborhood park offering a kids' play structure & 3 lighted tennis courts.
Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
Crystal RiverSet on 24,243 acres, this scenic area boasts hiking trails, kayaking, a gun range & wildlife views.
Churchhouse Hammock Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverBoardwalk trail in the Crystal River Preserve featuring scenic marshes & native wildlife.
Coastal Heritage Museum
Crystal RiverLocal-history exhibits in a former city hall, built in 1939 from locally quarried limestone.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tours
Crystal RiverPaddle transparent kayaks over Crystal River's impossibly clear springs, watching fish and manatees glide beneath your feet. The see-through hull makes every paddle stroke a window into Florida's underwater world.
Crystal River Manatee Tours
Crystal RiverSwim alongside gentle West Indian manatees in the warm spring-fed waters of Kings Bay. Crystal River is the only place in Florida where you can legally swim with manatees.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center
Crystal RiverAn undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
Delta Woods Park
Crystal RiverLeafy neighborhood park with lighted walking trails, tennis courts & picnic shelters.
Eco-Walk Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverEntryway to the 7-mile trail system of a vast wildlife & nature conservation area along the coast.
Ernie Wever Youth Park
Crystal RiverYouth recreation park in Brooksville with sports fields, playground equipment, and facilities for community youth programs and outdoor activities.
Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours
Crystal RiverFederally permitted manatee swim tour operator in Crystal River's National Wildlife Refuge, offering guided three-hour group and private tours with all gear provided, ranked in TripAdvisor's Top 10 bucket list experiences worldwide.
Fort Island Trail Park
Crystal RiverLeafy public park featuring a riverside boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp & picnic pavilion.
Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees
Crystal RiverCrystal River manatee swim tour operator since 1995 offering classic, small-group, and private tours with all-inclusive gear, in-water guides, and professional photography.
Hernando Park
Crystal RiverAn amphitheater, playground, tennis courts & picnic space with BBQs are the draw at this local park.
Hunter Springs Kayaks
Crystal RiverPremier kayak and paddleboard rental outfitter in downtown Crystal River offering single and tandem kayaks, SUPs, clear bottom crafts, and guided manatee eco-tours during season (November through March).
Hunter Springs Park
Crystal RiverThis wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch.
Island Girl Cruises
Crystal RiverNarrated 2-hour pontoon boat tours on the Homosassa River led by a USCG-licensed captain, visiting Monkey Island, local springs, and wildlife viewing points.