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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Crystal River Preserve State Park

Crystal River Preserve State Park

Attraction
Crystal River

20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.

family-friendly
Family Adventure Charters

Family Adventure Charters

Other
Crystal River

Charter company offering manatee tours, fishing charters, sightseeing cruises, and kayak rentals for families and groups.

family-friendly
Fort Island Trail Park

Fort Island Trail Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Leafy public park featuring a riverside boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp & picnic pavilion.

family-friendly
Kings Bay Park

Kings Bay Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Downtown Crystal River park and primary paddlecraft launch point on Kings Bay, featuring kayak rentals, a fishing dock, playground, picnic shelters, BBQ grills, and views of wintering manatees.

family-friendly
River Adventure Tours

River Adventure Tours

Other $$
Crystal River

Located at the headsprings of the Homosassa River, River Adventure Tours offers airboat tours, kayak rentals, manatee swimming experiences, and fishing guides all from one convenient location. Their diverse tour menu makes it easy to spend a full day on the water, whether you want high-speed thrills on an airboat or a peaceful paddle among the manatees.

airboatkayakmanatee tours
Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Nature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.

family-friendly