- TripBuzz found 83 things to do with kids in or near Inverness, Florida, including 73 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Homosassa, Crystal River, Ocala and Brooksville.
- From Rails to Trails South Citrus Springs Bike Trail to Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, the Inverness area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: Bike Paths, Parks, History Museums and Dog Park.
- The city of Inverness sits on the eastern border of Florida and is home to the 10,000 acre Flying Eagle Preserve. Bordered by beautiful lakes, forests and natural parks, the area takes pride in its dedication to preserving the local wildlife. The city holds the annual Great American Cooter Festival, in honor of the Cooter Turtle, drawing tourists from surrounding areas.
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15.5 Miles
78%
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Crystal River Preserve State Park, Crystal River, FL
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A marked trail located within a state wildlife park, the Crystal River Preserve State Park Eco-Walk provides a 2 mile hike on dirt and grass paths. The trail generally follows the Crystal River and through natural wetland areas.
15.9 Miles
80%
544 votes
9301 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Crystal River's Plantation Inn & Golf Resort is a huge resort complex featuring a championship golf course, sumptuous guest rooms, an inviting lodge and beautiful scenery. The resort also organizes manatee-watching excursions.
16.1 Miles
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1502 S.E. Kings Bay Dr., Crystal River, FL 34429
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Established in 1983, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, was created to protect the endangered West Indian Manatee. In addition to snorkeling with the Manatees, the refuge is home to many other species of wildlife for viewing.
16.2 Miles
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502 NW 6th Street, Cracker's Waterfront Restaurant Dock, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Along with 3 to 4 hour trips designed around seeing and swimming with manatees, Majestic Manatee Tours - Day Tours also provides sunset cruises and scalloping trips. They offer kayak and canoe rentals as well.
16.4 Miles
Pack up the kids and a picnic lunch to spend a day on the Crystal River at Hunter Spring Park. With a small beach on the river, picnic pavilions, and a kayak launch, this an ideal location for a relaxing day with the family.
16.4 Miles
Offering rentals and sales of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and related equipment, Manatee Paddle also leads guided tours along Crystal River. The company also offers instruction in stand up paddle boarding.
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82 votes
707 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL
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Located along the shores of the scenic Crystal River, Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company is a business that provides a number of services for watersport enthusiasts. Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided manatee tours, and equipment sales are among these services.
16.5 Miles
Encompassing over 157,000 acres in Florida, Withlacoochee State Forest, is filled with lush treescapes and natural habitats for wildlife. An ideal place for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, the forest includes 46-miles of trails.
16.6 Miles
Sunshine River Tours allow opportunities for visitors to swim with manatees and learn about the cows of the sea. With three versions of the tour, guests can make sure they get exactly the experience they pay for.
16.6 Miles
91%
413 votes
4155 S Suncoast Blvd (HWY 19), Homosassa, FL 34448
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Visitors can enjoy the unique marine wildlife adventure of snorkeling and swimming with manatees at Snorkel With Manatees. The adventures and tours are lead by Captain Gene Parker and they also offer eco and dolphin tours.