7 days in Crystal River & Homosassa Springs Itinerary

The jewel of Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River spreads around spring-fed Kings Bay, known for maintaining a constant 22 C (72 F) temperature all year long.

Visiting Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge will get you outdoors. Kids will enjoy Alpaca Magic USA and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Crystal River side-trips: Spring Hill (Bayport Park, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, &more), Brownwood Farmer's Market (in Wildwood) and Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club (in The Villages). There's still lots to do: get some thrills on the water with Captain Tim's Famous Airboat Adventures, get engrossed in the history at Cedar Key Museum State Park, admire the majestic nature at Crystal River Preserve State Park, and steep yourself in history at Old Homosassa Veteran's Memorial.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Crystal River trip site.

New York City to Crystal River is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or take a bus. When traveling from New York City in February, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Crystal River: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 49°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Homosassa Springs.

Homosassa Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): relax in the rural setting at Funny Farm Alpacas, then take an in-depth tour of Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, and then stroll around Cooter Pond Park.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Homosassa Springs online trip builder.

Homosassa Springs is just a short distance from Crystal River. February in Homosassa Springs sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.