Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverHiking & mountain biking on an unpaved loop trail amid tidal creeks, marshy flats & woodlands.
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.
Churchhouse Hammock Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal RiverBoardwalk trail in the Crystal River Preserve featuring scenic marshes & native wildlife.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Bushnell80-acre state park preserving the site of the 1835 Seminole ambush that started the Second Seminole War. A small museum with artifacts, an award-winning film, and an annual January battle reenactment that draws thousands. Peaceful walking trails through pine flatwoods and live oak hammock.
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.
Lake Griffin State Park
LeesburgThis 620-acre park has canoe/kayak rentals, hiking trails, 40 campsites & a mammoth live oak tree.
Rainbow Springs State Park Tubing
DunnellonSeasonal tubing launch at Rainbow Springs State Park where visitors rent tubes and float 1.5 hours down the crystal-clear Rainbow River, one of Florida's first-magnitude springs.
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center
OcalaHidden gem inside Silver Springs State Park with 12,000 years of Florida history — prehistoric artifacts, rare fossils, and a pioneer cracker village with historic cabins and a one-room schoolhouse. Open to the public on weekends only.
Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours
OcalaThe original glass-bottom boat experience, running since the 1870s. Thirty-minute tours depart every 15-20 minutes, with extended 90-minute deep tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Book ahead — they sell out.
Silver Springs State Park Paddling Adventures
OcalaKayak 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.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Crystal RiverRoadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs.