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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees

American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Crystal 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.

family-friendly
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tours

Crystal River Clear Kayak Tours

Attraction
Crystal River

Paddle 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 River Manatee Tours

Attraction
Crystal River

Swim with Manatees in beautiful Crystal River Florida. Individuals, families and small or large groups of people. USCG licensed captains.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center

Attraction
Crystal River

An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop.

family-friendly
Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees

Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Crystal River manatee swim tour operator since 1995 offering classic, small-group, and private tours with all-inclusive gear, in-water guides, and professional photography.

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
Paddletail Waterfront Adventures: Swimming with the Manatees

Paddletail Waterfront Adventures: Swimming with the Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Crystal River outfitter offering guided swim-with-manatees tours, kayak rentals, and eco-adventures, with expert guides and all gear included for 3-hour manatee encounters.

family-friendly
Silver Springs State Park Paddling Adventures

Silver Springs State Park Paddling Adventures

Attraction
Ocala

Kayak and canoe rentals on the crystal-clear Silver River inside Silver Springs State Park. Paddle through one of Florida's most pristine waterways with chances to spot manatees, turtles, and monkeys.

family-friendly
Snorkeling With Manatees

Snorkeling With Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Guided snorkeling tours in Homosassa offering in-water manatee encounters with provided gear and expert guides, departing from the east side of the marina on Cherokee Way.

family-friendly
Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center for Swimming with Manatees

Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center for Swimming with Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Preserved area of springs & natural habitat for manatees with a boardwalk & trolleys for viewing.

family-friendly