Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge in Crystal River, Florida, USA comprises over 31,000 acres of saltwater bays, estuaries and brackish marshes at the mouth of the Chassahowitzka River, and was established back in 1941 primarily to protect the waterfowl habitat being home to over 250 species of birds. There are over 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, as well as 25 different species of mammal including the West Indian Manatee which is on the endangered list. Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge is a spectacular nature and wildlife area, a great place to do some kayaking, and some wildlife includes dolphins, ospreys, owls, river otters, black bear, crabs and of course the Manatee and more, come for the clear waters and beautiful scenery, it's a picturesque and peaceful place to visit, and kayak rental is available.READ MORE

Vintage on 5th in Crystal River, Florida, USA offers a unique atmosphere and creative cuisine, they specialize in fresh fish, hand cut Angus beef and mouthwatering seafood dishes. Come for an exceptional dining experience with Southern favorites like shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, duck breast, rack of lamb and more, enjoyed with an excellent selection of wines, and there's a kids menu. Vintage on 5th features a beautiful pine wood dining room, a wrap around porch and courtyard area, and friendly staff excel in Southern hospitality, there's a wine bar offering a special tapas style menu or full dinner menu with a excellent wines and specialty beers, come for your dining pleasure.READ MORE

Captain Mike's Swimming with the Manatees in Crystal River, Florida, USA offers customized manatee tours located at King’s Bay where you get to swim or snorkel with these gentle creatures along the warm nature coast waters, and can provide snacks and beverages on some of the tours. Choose your adventure with them, rent a pontoon with GPS, dive flag, safety equipment and anchor and head out on these beautiful waters, go scalloping, swimming or fishing. Captain Mike's Swimming with the Manatees also offer equipment rental for sorts of water sports including kayaks, and they do exhilarating air boat rides and tours, come for the adventure, the fun and excitement you'll never forget, there are different tour packages available.READ MORE

Florida Fishing Adventures in Crystal River and Homosassa, Florida, USA will take you fishing in the world famous flats know as the Nature Coast, a true fisherman's paradise with three major freshwater spring fed rivers scattered throughout. Here world class trophy Redfish, Speckled Trout, Grouper, Tarpon, Tripletail, Flounder, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Permit, Pompano and other species will challenge and delight, after all they are in the fishing memories business. Florida Fishing Adventures offer guided inshore light tackle fishing charters and fly fishing instruction with incredible wildlife and nature sightings, and with so many different fish to target, it's an experience the whole family can enjoy.READ MORE

Burkes Of Ireland brings a touch of Ireland to historic Crystal River, Florida, USA and this cozy pub features 15 craft and import beers on tap plus over 70 bottles to choose from, they even brew fine craft beers on the side. Come for a pint, a casual bite of pub favorites like Blue chips or Irish toasty and more, and they entertain with live Irish music, come sing along inside the pub, or out in the beer garden where you can dance up a storm too. You're always sure to have a good time at Burkes Of Ireland, and it's a great place to celebrate a birthday, wedding, retirement or divorce, bring your friends and enjoy a touch of elegance.READ MORE

King's Bay Lodge in Crystal River, Florida, USA offers beautiful waterfront accommodations in their furnished and fully equipped efficiency suites with kitchenettes, free WIFI, cable TV, daily housekeeping and more. They have floating boat docks and a fish cleaning station and there's a boat launch close by, and they feature a natural spring fed swimming pool. Activities to enjoy when staying at King's Bay Lodge include swimming with the gentle natured manatees, kayaking on Kings Bay, biking in Crytal River and more, come step back in time and experience Old Florida with them, they are located in a quiet location near parks, shopping, bars and restaurants as well as beaches and golfing, paddling and wildlife, it's all here for a fabulous stay in this beautiful town.READ MORE

Tall Tales Charters in Crystal River, Florida, USA offers full and half day inshore fishing charters for up to 3 people, and seasonal half day scalloping charters for 6 people fishing or scalloping. Captain Marrio is USCG licensed and certified and has been fishing the Crystal River waters his whole life, and his boat the 23 foot Carolina Skiff can run in both the shallow waters of the back country and up to 15 miles offshore. Tall Tales Charters targets a wide range of species including Sea trout, Redfish,Tripletail, Snook, Cobia, Spanish Mackrel, Snapper, Bonito, Sheepshead, and many others depending on season, come for the adventure of a lifetime.READ MORE

Salt Crazy Fishing offer exciting Crystal River saltwater, inshore fishing charters targeting redfish, trout, snook, tarpon and snapper, and even catching the elusive Cobia near shore ship wrecks. Want to try an adventurous monster shark fishing charter with day and night trips available, book with them, they also do scalloping charters and Manatee tours. Salt Crazy Fishing like to tackle down inshore and use light rods, line and leader to catch an incredible variety of fish, their boats can also run shallow water in the backcountry and the open flats with ease, for the adventure of a lifetime, book a charter with them so you can get fishing. READ MORE

Crystal River Preserve State Park in Crystal River, Florida, USA features undisturbed islands, inlets, backwaters and forest and is a place of exceptional beauty bordering 20 miles of northern Gulf Coast. There are miles of trails for hiking and biking as well a two mile interpretive trail perfect for the study of native wildlife and plants, and pets are welcome. Crystal River Preserve State Park has a canoe and kayak launch for paddlers to enjoy Crystal River and viewing the park from the water, they allow fishing at the Mullet hole and boat tours, there's an interpretive exhibit, here they protect expansive grass flats that extend miles into the gulf, and the estuarine system is fed fresh water from seven rivers, it's an educational and amazing place to visit.READ MORE

American Pro Diving Center in Crystal River, Florida, USA invites you to come on breathtaking Manatee tours, and to snorkel or dive the the lazy Rainbow river, they also have scuba and cavern diving packages. Dive classes include discover Scuba and learn to dive in 2 days, referral divesm advanced open water and nitrox, diver specialties, and Rescue EFR as well as PADI tec diver, divemaster and Scuba Instructor IDC. American Pro Diving Center offer guided dives, Crystal river dive and snorkel Manatee combos, a Manatee Springs dive, Blue Grotto dive and Devils Den dive descending into air cavern with steam rising, it's an amazing dive into the Florida springs with prehistoric fossils and huge catfish, they also offer night dives and a dive into the prehistoric Paradise Springs cavern, come for unforgettable guided adventures underwater.READ MORE