Visit Indian Waters: 2025 Indian Waters, Crystal River Travel Guide

Popular places to visit

This is where you can swim with the manatees during the winter times you see a lot of them .

Three Sisters Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Three Sisters Springs during your travels in Crystal River.

Water is gorgeous! Great day for pontoon float.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the lovely green spaces of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Fort Island Gulf Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Fort Island Gulf Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Crystal River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Located on the West Coast of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, this beautiful 50 year old luxury resort is surrounded by the natural springs of King's Bay. This bay and Crystal River are home to more than 400 West Indian Manatees that migrate each year to the warmth of the springs. This shot of the tree-line reflected on the water was taken from the Gazebo on the small peninsula off of the pool area. A nice place to wind up with your date or spouse and some champagne and strawberries. #treetrove

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort

Play a round of golf in Crystal River at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, and enjoy other activities such as boating. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Hunter Spring Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hunter Spring Park and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Crystal River Watersports Marina

Explore the waterfront of Crystal River Watersports Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Crystal River. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Things to do

One of our tour boats on Kings Bay that you will be on to "See Crystal River"!

See Crystal River - National Wildlife Refuge Sightseeing Cruise

$35

per adult

Crystal River: Kayak Rental

$45

per adult

Plantation's Kings Bay Scenic Cruise

$25

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

3-Hour Small Group All-Inclusive Manatee Swim with Photo Package

$80

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

$79

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Manatee Snorkel Tour from American Pro Diving Center

$65

per adult

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Other neighborhoods around Indian Waters

Woodland Estates

Though Woodland Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina.

Woods N Waters

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woods N Waters and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park.

Crystal Shores

Though Crystal Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunter Spring Park and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

Dixie Shores

When in Dixie Shores, you can plan a visit to Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Great place for a nature walk and if the season is right you can see manatees! http://www.threesistersspringsvisitor.org/

Springs at Kings Bay

While visiting Springs at Kings Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park.

Meadowcrest

While there might not be top attractions in Meadowcrest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like A Crystal River Kayak Company and Three Sisters Springs.

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