Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
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.
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).
Lake Louisa State Park
ClermontHiking, swimming, kayaking, camping, and guided eco-tours across 4,300 acres of pristine Florida landscape. Lake Louisa proves that Central Florida isn't all flat -- the rolling terrain here is genuinely surprising and beautiful.
Paddles Outdoor Rentals
Crystal RiverKayak and paddleboard rental company offering clear kayak manatee viewing tours and guided eco-tours on Crystal River.
River Ventures
Crystal RiverPremier eco-tour company offering manatee swim and snorkel tours, kayak rentals, airboat rides, paddleboard rentals, and seasonal scallop hunts.
Singing River Tours
DunnellonCaptain Jon Semmes combines eco-touring with live music on this one-of-a-kind pontoon boat experience along Dunnellon's Rainbow River and Withlacoochee River. The roughly 100-minute cruise aboard a covered 40-foot pontoon includes original songs, local history, and wildlife spotting on one of Florida's most pristine spring-fed waterways. At just $15 per person, it's one of the best deals in the area.