Places to visit near

Crystal River

Crystal River is a town in Citrus district, Florida, United States of about 3,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit: 19 churches, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Fort Island Beach and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

28.9025° N, 82.5926° WPop. 3,089

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km78
Must-see61
Notable163
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Crystal River

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Crystal River
  2. Lake Rousseaulake · 45 min
  3. Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenwaynature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort Island Beachfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Crystal River Archaeological State Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Crystal River
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Crystal River?

Crystal River Archaeological State Park (heritage site, about 4 km), Fort Island Beach (fort, about 12 km), Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (park, about 14 km), Lake Rousseau (lake, about 17 km), Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway (nature spot, about 18 km), Calvary Baptist Church of Crystal River (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Crystal River?

78 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Crystal River?

Calvary Baptist Church of Crystal River, about 1 km by road; Advent Hope Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Crystal River?

Bear Hammock, about 27 km by road; The Pocket (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Crystal River?

Start in Crystal River, visit Lake Rousseau, then Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, then Fort Island Beach, then Crystal River Archaeological State Park, then Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.