List of nearby attractions, events, and local day-trip ideas

Places with a ⭐ are some of our favorites!

 

Nearby Parks and Sights

• Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve ⭐ - 1001 Old Rock Rd, Yankeetown, FL 34498
  • A 413-acre coastal preserve offering hiking trails, bird watching, and access to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Approx. 6 miles 
• Inglis Lock and Dam - 7095 W Riverside Dr, Inglis, FL 34449
  • A historic lock and dam system on the Cross Florida Barge Canal, offering opportunities for fishing, picnicking, and observing wildlife.
  • Approx. 1 mile 
• Inglis Island Trail - 966 N Island Dr, Inglis, FL 34449
  • A scenic hiking trail that winds through marshes, forests, and along the Withlacoochee River.
  • Approx. 1.5 miles
• Withlacoochee State Trail - US 41, Inglis, FL 34449 (Runs through Inglis)
  • A 46-mile paved trail perfect for walking, biking, or horseback riding.
  • Runs directly through Inglis, closest point approx.
  • 0.5 miles 
• Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429
  • A pristine coastal refuge for hiking, fishing, and observing manatees and other wildlife.
  • Approx. 12 miles
• Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
  • A state park with a visitor center, underwater manatee observatory, and animal exhibits.
  • Approx. 19 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park ⭐ - 3495 S Yulee Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448
  • The ruins of a 19th-century sugar mill, offering a glimpse into Florida's history and picnic facilities.
  • Approx. 19.5 miles 

 

Nearby Boat Ramps

• Inglis Boat Ramp - 38 Ramp Rd, Inglis, FL 34449
  • A public boat ramp providing access to the Withlacoochee River and the Gulf of Mexico for fishing and boating.
  • Approx. 1.5 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Yankeetown Boat Ramp - 6554 Riverside Dr, Yankeetown, FL 34498
  • A boat ramp on the Withlacoochee River, providing access to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Approx. 4 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Fort Island Trail Park Boat Ramp - 15660 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
  • A boat ramp providing access to the Crystal River and Gulf of Mexico.
  • Approx. 12 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Hunter Springs Park Boat Ramp - 104 NE 1st St, Crystal River, FL 34429
  • A boat ramp on the Crystal River, providing access to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Approx. 14 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Ozello Boat Ramp - 7121 Ozello Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
  • A boat ramp on the Crystal River, offering access to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Approx. 13 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Crackers Boat Ramp - 7122 S Rockcrusher Rd, Homosassa, FL 34446
  • A public boat ramp on the Homosassa River, providing access to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Approx. 11 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• MacRae's Boat Ramp ⭐ - 5800 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
  • A boat ramp on the Homosassa River, allowing access to the Gulf.
  • Approx. 13 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Homosassa Civic Club Boat Ramp - 8905 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448
  • A small public boat ramp on the Homosassa River.
  • Approx. 14 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL
• Withlacoochee State Trail Bridge Boat Ramp - E Hughes St, Dunnellon, FL 34432
  • A small boat ramp on the Withlacoochee River accessible from the state trail.
  • Approx. 15 miles from 271 Hudson St, Inglis, FL

Day Trip Ideas

Springs/Natural Attractions:

• Devils Den Prehistoric Spring - 5390 NE 180th Ave Rd, Williston, FL 32696 (Approx. 30 miles)
  • Underground spring for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving
• Rainbow Springs State Park ⭐ - 19158 SW 81st Pl Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432 (Approx. 15 miles)
  • Headsprings, waterfalls, hiking trails, tubing

Manatee Tours:

• River Safaris & Gulf Charters - 542 NW 6th St, Crystal River, FL 34428 (Approx. 15 miles)
  • Manatee snorkel tours and boat tours
• Adventure Outdoor Showers - 48 NW Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428 (Approx. 15 miles)
  • Swimming with manatees tours

Shops/Attractions:

• Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3495 S Yulee Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448 (Approx. 10 miles)
  • Ruins of an 1800s sugar mill plantation
• Cedar Key Arts Center - 457 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625 (Approx. 14 miles)
  • Art gallery and gift shop showcasing local artists

Airboat Tours:

• Gulf Adventures - 914 W Parks Memorial Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446 (Approx. 19 miles)
  • Airboat tours of Homosassa River and Gulf of Mexico

Fishing Charters:

• Captain Rick's Charters - Yankeetown 
  • Address: 6822 Riverside Dr, Yankeetown, FL 34498
  • Website: www.captainrickinshore.com
  • Phone: (352) 447-3174
  • Inshore/Nearshore fishing charters out of Yankeetown
• T&T Hideaway Charters - Yankeetown 
  • Address: 5954 Bamboo Ln, Yankeetown, FL 34498
  • Website: www.ttcharters.com
  • Phone: (352) 544-5728
  • Flats and backwater fishing charters departing from Yankeetown ramp
• Green Circle Fishing Charters - Yankeetown 
  • Address: 6751 Riverside Dr, Yankeetown, FL 34498
  • Website: www.greencirclefishing.com
  • Phone: (352) 210-1263
  • Inshore fishing guides departing from Yankeetown
• Captain Brian Sturdy Charters - Inglis
  • Address: 38 Ramp Rd, Inglis, FL 34449
  • Website: www.captbriancharters.com
  • Phone: (352) 212-4105
  • Inshore/Nearshore fishing charters launching from Inglis
• Withlacoochee River Fishing Charters - Inglis
  • Address: 81 Ramp Rd, Inglis, FL 34449
  • No website
  • Phone: (352) 447-6965
  • Fishing guides for Withlacoochee River departing Inglis ramps
• Capt. Carter Horne Charters - Inglis
  • Address: 67 Avenue F, Inglis, FL 34449
  • Website: www.captcarterhornecharters.com
  • Phone: (352) 302-3522
  • Flats, inshore and offshore fishing charters out of Inglis
• Captain Doug Hensley Charters - Cedar Key (Approx. 45 miles )
  • Address: 506 3rd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Website: www.cedarkeyoutdoors.com
  • Phone: (352) 543-9396
  • Offshore/Nearshore fishing charters leaving from Cedar Key
• Captain Kyle Townsend Fishing Charters - Cedar Key (Approx. 45 miles)
  • Address: 419 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Website: www.kyletownsend.com
  • Phone: (352) 577-7828
  • Inshore and offshore fishing trips from Cedar Key

Thrift Shopping

• Howard's Flea Market - Homosassa ⭐
  • One of the largest flea markets in Citrus County
  • Address: 6766 S Florida Ave, Homosassa, FL 34448
  • Location: Just off US-19 in Homosassa
  • Hours: Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 9am-4pm
• Dunnellon Indoor Flea & Farmers Market
  • Indoor flea market with produce, crafts, antiques
  • Address: 20629 W Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Location: Downtown Dunnellon Historic District
  • Hours: Every Saturday 8am-2pm
• Crystal River Heritage Market
  • Outdoor market with fresh produce, crafts, food vendors
  • Address: 495 NW Old Wacohu Way, Crystal River, FL 34429
  • Location: Near Crystal River Main Spring
  • Hours: First Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm
• Cedar Key Outdoor Flea Market
  • Vendors selling antiques, collectibles, handmade goods
  • Address: 492 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Location: Downtown Cedar Key
  • Hours: Every Saturday 8am-1pm
• Waccasassa Flea Market
  • Small flea with produce, arts, crafts, household items
  • Address: 5922 NE Jacksonville Rd, Waccasassa, FL 32693
  • Location: Waccasassa Community Center
  • Hours: Every Saturday 8am-1pm

 

Local Monthly Events 

Dunnellon:

• First Saturday Village Market (First Saturday of the month)
  • Local vendors, food trucks, live music in Downtown Dunnellon
• Blues & Brews (Third Saturday of the month)
  • Blues music and craft beer in Historic Village

Crystal River:

• First Friday ⭐ (First Friday of the month)
  • Downtown street party with vendors, music, food
• Kings Bay Artifishial Reef Association Meeting (Second Wednesday of the month)
  • Community meeting about local artificial reef projects

Homosassa:

• Homosassa Main Street First Saturday Market (First Saturday of the month)
  • Crafts, produce, food vendors on Yulee Drive
• Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival (Third Saturday of the month)
  • Local art, crafts, fresh seafood in Homosassa Park

Cedar Key:

• Cedar Key Arts Center Art Walk (Second Saturday of the month)
  • Local art exhibits and gallery events
• Cedar Key Farmer's Market (Every Other Saturday)
  • Fresh produce, seafood, crafts at Cedar Key City Park