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Florida’s Most Underrated Adventure: Swim with Manatees | Crystal River Vlog

Hey y'all, Come Spend the Day with Us in Crystal River, Florida! From swimming with manatees right outside our hotel to discovering local bites, springs, and ancient history—this day was packed with everything we love about Florida's Nature Coast. Here’s everything we did—and everything you’ll want to bookmark for your trip! 🐾 1. Manatee Tour with Waterfront Adventures 📍 Located at PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, 614 NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 🌐 paddletailwaterfrontlodge.com | swimwithmanateescr.com 🕒 Tour times vary (early morning recommended) 💵 Prices start around $65–$85/person depending on tour type ✨ This is the place to swim with wild manatees—and it’s right at your hotel! No need to drive anywhere. Just walk down to the dock, gear up, and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with these gentle sea cows. 🐾 Tip: Manatees are protected animals—always observe passively and follow your guide’s instructions to help keep them safe. 🍹 2. Lunch at Tipsy Tarpon 📍 5297 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 🕒 Daily 11 AM – 9 PM (Fri–Sat until 10 PM) 🌐 tipsytarponfl.com 💵 Most entrees $12–$24 ✨ Waterfront tiki vibes, fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and manatee views while you eat? Yes, please. It’s a laid-back local favorite for good reason. 🏺 3. Crystal River Archaeological State Park 📍 3400 N Museum Point, Crystal River, FL 🕒 8 AM – sunset daily 💵 $3 per vehicle 🌐 floridastateparks.org ✨ Explore ancient Native American burial mounds that date back over 1,600 years. Up to 7,500 people visited this ceremonial site annually—it’s one of the longest continuously occupied locations in Florida. 🛍️ 4. Explore Downtown Crystal River 📍 Centered around Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 🕒 Most shops open 10 AM – 5 PM ✨ Stroll through charming boutiques, vintage shops, art galleries, and coffee spots. Perfect for picking up unique souvenirs or sipping on something local. 🏖️ 5. Dip into Hunter Springs Park 📍 18 NE 2nd St, Crystal River, FL 🕒 Open daily 8 AM – sunset 💵 $5 parking 🌐 crystalriverfl.org ✨ A beautiful spring where you can swim, kayak, or just relax by the shoreline. It’s one of the few springs with direct walk-in access for the public—great for families and cooling off after a long day. 🍽️ 6. Dinner at Waterfront Social 📍 1610 SE Paradise Cir, Crystal River, FL 🕒 Mon–Thurs 11 AM – 9 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM – 10 PM | Sun 10 AM – 8 PM 🌐 waterfrontsocialcr.com 💵 Entrees around $18–$35 ✨ Upscale-casual spot with sunset views over the water, fresh seafood, steaks, cocktails, and a full wine list. A perfect way to wind down after a packed day. 💬 Drop your questions or trip plans in the comments—have you been to Crystal River before? Would you swim with manatees? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/julianauribbe/ Instagram:   / julianauribbe   TikTok:   / julianauribbe   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/juliana... Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/julianaur... 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. Traveller by Chris Stapleton, https://lickd.lnk.to/1HXQSdID License ID: 7Arn3Egy5V0 If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://go.lickd.co/Referral-Offer