One hour north of Tampa or northwest of Orlando, the Citrus County towns of Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness and Floral City rest amid the splendor of Florida’s Nature Coast. This is The Water Lover’s Florida, where fun flows freely in communities filled with aquatic activities, unique shopping and dining, fascinating history and affordable accommodations.
Crystal River and Homosassa lie along rivers that bear their names. These rivers offer a chance to fish year round or just cruise or kayak past beautiful birds and other wildlife. Inverness and Floral City border the 22-mile Tsala Apopka Lake chain, a great place to lure massive bass. Locally owned restaurants and shopping are sprinkled throughout each of these communities and offer quaint surroundings, friendly people and some of Florida’s freshest seafood. Historic sites range from the Pre-Columbian mounds of Crystal River State Archaeological Park to the 1912 Historic Citrus County Courthouse featured in the Elvis Presley film Follow That Dream.
Plus, Citrus County is the only place in the US where you can snorkel with the West Indian Manatee. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge offers a safe haven for these protected creatures and oversees a program where tour operators take snorkelers out for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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